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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Hackelstein loop from Fuchsmühl

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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Hackelstein loop from Fuchsmühl

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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Hackelstein loop from Fuchsmühl

04:27

15.6km

340m

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: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Steinwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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858 m

Long Jump Pit on the Nature Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

Not only can you jump far here, you can also see far

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1.19 km

Native Wildlife Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you really want to see an animal, you should climb the tower in the early hours of the morning.

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4.12 km

Friedensfels

Highlight • Natural Monument

Unfortunately, I could not find a story about it. However, it is not unlikely that it could be related to Friedenfels and the Notthaft family. Supposedly, the enemy brothers Christoph …

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8.54 km

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

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From the plate you reach a path to the castle ruin Weissenstein. The descent is demanding and full of technical passages. But if you come there, you can enjoy a wonderful view on the castle ruins.

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8.77 km

Kiebitzstein Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the most beautiful stone formations in the Steinwald, the ascent to Weißenstein via this path is a bit more demanding but definitely worthwhile.

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12.5 km

Village for Mountain Spirits

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you look closely, you will find small houses everywhere in the rock.

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12.6 km

Hackelstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

The natural monument (723 meters high) is easily accessible via a staircase. During Advent, the forest Christmas takes place here with numerous visitors.

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14.0 km

Archimedes' Screw on the Fuchsmühl Forest Nature Trail

Highlight • Structure

There is a lot to discover on the Fuchsmühl educational forest trail.

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

1.81 km

812 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.36 km

4.00 km

1.24 km

909 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

22°C

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Weißenstein Castle Ruins – Hackelstein loop from Fuchsmühl

Long Jump Pit on the Nature Trail

Native Wildlife Observation Tower

Friedensfels

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

Kiebitzstein Rock Arch

Village for Mountain Spirits

Hackelstein

Archimedes' Screw on the Fuchsmühl Forest Nature Trail

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