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Ruins of Hunolstein Castle – Hölzbach Gorge loop from Hunolstein

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Bernkastel-Wittlich

Ruins of Hunolstein Castle – Hölzbach Gorge loop from Hunolstein

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Ruins of Hunolstein Castle – Hölzbach Gorge loop from Hunolstein

03:15

11.3km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

216 m

St. John the Baptist Church, Hunolstein

Highlight • Religious Site

built between 1907 and 1909

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663 m

Ruins of Hunolstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The ruin dates from the 12th century and was destroyed during the Thirty Years War. The remains are still standing today, and from above you have a beautiful view of the distance.

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3

1.95 km

Hölzbach Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Dreamlike little gorge, which is worthwhile for various photo stops. Definitely schedule time.

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8.47 km

Marian Shrine at Reinhardsmühle

Highlight • Religious Site

Small Marienaltar at a crossroads with opposite Rastbank.
Beautifully shady and right by the bridge over the Dhron.

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5

8.60 km

Dhron Stream and Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

This is the drone a few meters east of the gorge!

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9.13 km

Picnic area at Kopusfels and the Dhron

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At the foot of a spectacular boulder, a picnic bench and a rest bench offer a break with a view of a loop of the Dhron that winds through several quartzite rocks.

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9.14 km

View of the Kopusfels and the Dhron Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very distinctive rock formation. Nice to look at!

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9.14 km

Kopusfels

Highlight • Natural Monument

Everywhere such great rocks along the way

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.65 km

1.33 km

353 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

3.18 km

2.19 km

533 m

354 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

5°C

13 %

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Comments

September 22, 2024,Sonntagsspaziergang von Merscheid über den Hölzbachklamm

Pleasant little circular route. When hiking, please use common sense in the area around Hölzbach. The GPS signal on Komoot makes strange jumps.

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