Rock tunnel – View of the Schmidtburg loop from Schneppenbach

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Rock tunnel – View of the Schmidtburg loop from Schneppenbach

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Rock tunnel – View of the Schmidtburg loop from Schneppenbach

05:08

17.6km

490m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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4.52 km

Rock tunnel

Highlight • Cave

The path leads through two consecutive rock breakthroughs. But be careful, the headroom is very limited.

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5.12 km

View of the Schmidtburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very nice and varied tour that has a lot to offer and is also informative. For me one of the most beautiful routes.

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5.35 km

View of Schmidtburg Castle ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the other side of the Hahnenbachtal you can see the ruins of Schmidtburg towering above the trees. Special highlight: You can officially and legally camp at the castle after registering in advance and paying a small fee.

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6.33 km

Celtic Settlement Altburg

Highlight • Historical Site

Celtic settlement Altburg
Opening hours:
Easter until 31st of October, daily from 11.00 - 16.00, without break
Guided tours several times a day.
Further information is available from the local community Bundenbach, Tel .: 06544 - 92 72
sgoerner.de/bundenbach/keltensiedlung.html

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8.00 km

Hahnenbach Tunnel

Highlight • Cave

A narrow tunnel, entering it is something special.

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8.92 km

Swing Bench by the Pond in Hahnenbachtal

Highlight • Rest Area

On the small, reed-gushed pond stands a swing bench on one side of the shore and on the other bank a wooden deckchair - the perfect place to rest and enjoy nature.

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12.9 km

Devil's Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

On December 19, 2020, the hut was made available to the general public. Since then, the interior has been equipped with a sleeping loft of approx. 5 square meters, a …

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13.1 km

Teufelsfels and stone cairns on the Womrather Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From the Teufelsstein the Soonwaldsteig leads you over a broad mountain ridge. The ridge is wooded, but in many places small and large rocks protrude from the ground. Everywhere, where …

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17.6 km

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