Laufenburg Castle – View of Orchelsweiher loop from Rotenbruchbach und Kannenhau

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Laufenburg Castle – View of Orchelsweiher loop from Rotenbruchbach und Kannenhau

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Laufenburg Castle – View of Orchelsweiher loop from Rotenbruchbach und Kannenhau

00:53

3.21km

50m

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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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635 m

Orchelsweiher

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By the way, this small lake is called Orchelsweiher!

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934 m

Wetterpilz Shelter at Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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This weather mushroom offers welcome shelter from an unexpected rain shower.

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1.00 km

Rotenbruch Stream

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Here you can let your gaze wander over the gently flowing stream on the Way of St. James or even take a rest.

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1.56 km

Laufenburg is a beautifully preserved and well-maintained knight's castle from the 12th century. Amazingly, over the centuries it only changed hands through inheritance or purchase, not through military conflict. The …

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1.61 km

Refreshment stop at Laufenburg

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Refreshment stop and rest at the Laufenburg with a historic swing.
Often only open on weekends (the outdoor gastronomy).

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2.26 km

Field of Foxgloves in Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

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CAUTION TOXIC! (even if the active ingredient "digitalis" is used in minimal doses for medicinal purposes), Foxglove is TOXIC!

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2.30 km

Shelter mushroom at Laufenburger Weiher

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Located directly on the Laufenburger Weiher.

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2.47 km

View of Orchelsweiher

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The view of the Orchelsweiher is special at this point. One or two benches invite you to take a rest in this idyllic spot.

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3.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

38 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

October 23, 2022,Zum Frühstück auf die Laufenburg

Since we can't go that far with Finja, we went to the Laufenburg for breakfast. We were out very early 😊 and ate comfortably for almost 1 hour 🤗. On the way back the whole parking lot was already occupied. 🙈
Autumn is lovely and breakfast is recommended. 👍
🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🐕

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