A circular route around Dimbach via the Dimberg, the Rotzenberg and the Hockkopfel
A walk through the German forest north of Wissembourg, featuring some stunning views and sandstone outcrops (very similar to those in Colorado – Altschlossfelsen). There are a few sections with steep ascents and descents. This walk should be classified as moderate to difficult
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.94 mi -
Average duration: 4h 00 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,440 ft -
Descent: - 1,450 ft -
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Highest point: 1,539 ft -
Lowest point: 807 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 892 ft - Dedicated car park for walkers
- 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 1,129 ft - A lovely rock
- 2 : mi 0.63 - alt. 1,339 ft - Dimbacher Eichen-Platzl
- 3 : mi 0.77 - alt. 1,368 ft - Dimberg
- 4 : mi 0.93 - alt. 1,296 ft - Large rock
- 5 : mi 1.24 - alt. 1,142 ft - Auf der Wehr
- 6 : mi 1.94 - alt. 1,493 ft - Rötzenberg
- 7 : mi 2.11 - alt. 1,388 ft - Viewpoint
- 8 : mi 2.86 - alt. 1,227 ft - Gosersweiler Mountain Hut
- 9 : mi 4 - alt. 1,539 ft - Immersberg
- 10 : mi 4.66 - alt. 1,480 ft - Hochkopfel
- 11 : mi 5.4 - alt. 974 ft - An dan Gehbühläckem
- 12 : mi 5.65 - alt. 810 ft - Dimbach
- S/E : mi 5.94 - alt. 899 ft - Dedicated car park for hikers
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