Shelter by the Simmersee – Rinkenbach Valley near Simmern loop from Altweidelbach

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Shelter by the Simmersee – Rinkenbach Valley near Simmern loop from Altweidelbach

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Shelter by the Simmersee – Rinkenbach Valley near Simmern loop from Altweidelbach

01:26

5.26km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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84 m

Old Linden Tree at the Evangelical Church in Altweidelbach

Highlight • Natural Monument

Altweidelbach is a beautiful little place, the truly ancient linden tree at the evangelical church is impressive. The Simmersee Domain Tour is pleasant to walk and the right thing to relax.

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1.29 km

Across the Simmerbach near Altweidelbach

Highlight • Bridge

2.63 km

Shelter by the Simmersee

Highlight • Rest Area

Ideal for shelter

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2.84 km

Rinkenbach Valley near Simmern

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Between Simmern and Altweidelbach, the local circular trail "Bachwanderweg" leads for a good kilometer through the tranquil Rinkenbach valley.

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4.59 km

Bench With View of Hunsrück Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of many places to rest with a beautiful view

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5.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

471 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.58 km

1.31 km

1.04 km

942 m

397 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

December 27, 2024,Bachwanderweg Simmern

Walked a large part of the stream hiking trail in perfect weather. There was still frost and hoarfrost in the shade, in the sun it felt like 10 degrees, no wind.

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July 18, 2026,Simmerbach und Simmersee

A popular excursion destination very close to the district town of Simmern is the Simmersee. Here, east of Simmern, water was diverted from the Simmerbach, creating two lakes: one, inaccessible, as a retreat for flora and fauna, the other as a recreational oasis for young and old. A circular path was created around this lake; those who want to walk …

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