Baldenau Castle Ruins – Baldenau Castle Ruins loop from Dickenschied

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Baldenau Castle Ruins – Baldenau Castle Ruins loop from Dickenschied

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Baldenau Castle Ruins – Baldenau Castle Ruins loop from Dickenschied

06:01

86.5km

1,070m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Saar-Hunsrück

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Parking

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25.3 km

Baldenau Castle Ruins

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From 1315 it was built by Archbishop Balduin von Trier to secure Kurtrier rule. The castle was primarily directed against the Counts of Sponheim. The counts were rival territorial lords of Trier in this area. In 1332, Baldwin was granted city privileges for a settlement near Baldenau by Emperor Ludwig; Ultimately, however, such a foundation never came about. The castle gave its name to the Kurtrierische Amt Baldenau, which included fifteen surrounding towns. In the 15th century, Rulmann von Partenheim and Clas von Nattenheim, two officials, have survived. Also in the 15th century, the castle and office were pledged to nobles, an indication of the small importance of the castle at that time.

After being damaged in the Thirty Years' War, it was repaired in 1649, but was finally permanently destroyed by French troops under Louis XIV in the War of the Palatinate Succession in 1689. The ruin was secured in 1982. In the same and the following year, the ruin served as the backdrop for the first part of Edgar Reitz's home trilogy.

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Baldenau Castle Ruins

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Very beautiful, abandoned castle ruins. Perfect for a short break. 👌🏻

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52.2 km

Kirchberg Old Town

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invites you to take a break. Outside catering is abundant.

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63.4 km

Schinderhannes Cycle Path Trailhead (Simmern)

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The nearby passenger car park offers the ideal entry point for the highly recommended Schinderhannes cycle path from Simmern to Emmelshausen.

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64.7 km

Schinderhannes Tower

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The end of the Schinderhannes cycle path forms the eponymous monument in Simmern.

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67.9 km

Bench with panoramic view near Riesweiler

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Here, too, you can take a break and enjoy the view.

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75.0 km

Brühlbach Near Layenkaul

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Beautiful stream valley with well-developed cycle path

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79.9 km

View of Gemündener Castle

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Imposing building with four massive round corner towers

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86.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

21.5 km

13.0 km

4.49 km

906 m

350 m

Surfaces

52.1 km

18.1 km

12.6 km

2.80 km

522 m

335 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Friday 9 October

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