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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Rumbach

Wegelnburg Castle Ruins – View from Wegelnburg Castle loop from Rumbach

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Rumbach

Wegelnburg Castle Ruins – View from Wegelnburg Castle loop from Rumbach

Hard

4.7

(48)

152

hikers

Wegelnburg Castle Ruins – View from Wegelnburg Castle loop from Rumbach

08:54

28.2km

1,020m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Zeppelinhalde

Brauntal

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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7.83 km

Mäuerle

Peak

2

11.3 km

Wegelnburg Castle Ruins

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The highest castle in the Palatinate, at 571 meters above sea level, is located right on the border with Alsace in France. It impresses with a very well-preserved upper castle …

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3

11.5 km

View from Wegelnburg Castle

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Beautiful view from the castle, which is currently undergoing renovation work... which will take a while... 3 men don't do much when building a castle...😏... but it will be beautiful

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4

12.2 km

Hohenbourg Castle

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Quite well preserved castle with a beautiful view of Fleckenstein Castle and, in the other direction, of Wegelnburg.

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5

12.6 km

Château du Loewenstein

Highlight • Historical Site

Löwenstein Castle (also called Lindenschmitt and Löwenburg) was first mentioned in the 13th century. The castle was destroyed in 1386 due to robber barons and was probably not rebuilt.

A very beautiful ruin with a wonderful view from both platforms.

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6

13.6 km

Sentier des Roches (Felsenpfad)

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Breathtaking rock formations and steep paths overgrown with roots require a lot of sure-footedness and fitness. But the sight is worth every drop of sweat.

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7

14.0 km

Besucherzentrum Burg Fleckenstein

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From here you have a great view of the castle, a ticket to get into the castle costs 5€

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8

19.1 km

Pfaffenfels - View of Schönau

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Once you have climbed the narrow ladder, you can enjoy the great view of Schönau!

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9

23.5 km

Key Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Interesting rocks on the German-French castle path. Not to be confused with the highest, the same name rock formation at Drachenfelsen, near Daahn, which with approx. 60 meters wall height is the highest in the Palatinate Forest.

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25.0 km

Brauntal

Nature Reserve

B

28.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

8.81 km

3.78 km

1.75 km

373 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

5.86 km

3.31 km

3.17 km

2.45 km

1.41 km

438 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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