Virneburg Castle Ruins – Schafberg Juniper Heath loop from Virneburg

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Virneburg

Virneburg Castle Ruins – Schafberg Juniper Heath loop from Virneburg

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Virneburg Castle Ruins – Schafberg Juniper Heath loop from Virneburg

04:30

15.6km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

Waypoints

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4.53 km

Saint Jodokus Monument

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This Jodokus monument stands at a fork in the road.

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6.46 km

Relax bench with a view of Virneburg Castle

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This relaxation lounger is in the right place. A bit hidden, but you have a fantastic view of the 🏰 castle ruins Virneburg.

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6.79 km

View of Virneburg Castle and Nitzbach Valley

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From here you have a wonderful view with a comfortable bench in the sun. However, if you want to enjoy even more sun (and want to be more comfortable), you …

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6.83 km

Mountain Path Between Schutzhütte and Aussichtskanzel (Rhein-Ahr-Eifel)

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Narrow path that leads along the slope halfway up. There are always small views of the landscape of the Eastern Eifel ...

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7.26 km

Shelter at the health resort Virneburg

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Beautiful view over Virneburg and a great hut where you can tell many stories that don't belong here☝🏽😅🤣😂😉😉😉

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10.2 km

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11.0 km

Virneburg Castle Ruins

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The ruins of Virneburg Castle stand on a slate hill at an altitude of around 430 metres. The Nitzbach stream flows around it. It is best to park at the …

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11.3 km

Bench with a View of Virneburg Castle

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From many heights around the town of Virneburg you have a picturesque view of the medieval castle ruins and the St. Trinitatis Chapel. The ruins are a great photo opportunity …

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14.3 km

Schafberg Juniper Heath

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A natural path leads across the juniper heath on the Schafberg, with several benches along which you can enjoy the view over the hills and villages of the Eifel. It …

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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

3.57 km

789 m

196 m

115 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

5.80 km

1.73 km

1.62 km

196 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

May 5, 2024,Virneburg, Schwarze Madonna und St. Jost

Very nice tour with lots of ups and downs 🤠. After a nice rain shower at night, the air was very clear and clean, without any pollen for once 👌.

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June 15, 2024,St Jost nach FkY

St. Jost to FkY

A varied route and although the wind was blowing hard, I still made progress 😅 Forest path, field path, forest path, forest trail, mountain path and heath path, some were overlooked, no matter, so there were also ways back 😉
It was quite fresh, ideal for hiking. Virneburg, an old acquaintance was still standing and once …

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February 11, 2024,St Jost

Between car escorts and counter service, the eyes and ears needed some relaxation. This round started a day late. Because I saw something nice yesterday (thanks to P.) I put a little bow on it. All in all, it was a 👍🏼round with a few super beautiful mountain paths and a few sights. The final was the highlight. 2 km …

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