A circular route around Dimbach via the Dimberg, the Rotzenberg and the Hockkopfel

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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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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.94 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 1,440 ft
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    Descent: - 1,450 ft
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    Highest point: 1,539 ft
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    Lowest point: 807 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 892 ft - Dedicated car park for walkers
  2. 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 1,129 ft - A lovely rock
  3. 2 : mi 0.63 - alt. 1,339 ft - Dimbacher Eichen-Platzl
  4. 3 : mi 0.77 - alt. 1,368 ft - Dimberg
  5. 4 : mi 0.93 - alt. 1,296 ft - Large rock
  6. 5 : mi 1.24 - alt. 1,142 ft - Auf der Wehr
  7. 6 : mi 1.94 - alt. 1,493 ft - Rötzenberg
  8. 7 : mi 2.11 - alt. 1,388 ft - Viewpoint
  9. 8 : mi 2.86 - alt. 1,227 ft - Gosersweiler Mountain Hut
  10. 9 : mi 4 - alt. 1,539 ft - Immersberg
  11. 10 : mi 4.66 - alt. 1,480 ft - Hochkopfel
  12. 11 : mi 5.4 - alt. 974 ft - An dan Gehbühläckem
  13. 12 : mi 5.65 - alt. 810 ft - Dimbach
  14. S/E : mi 5.94 - alt. 899 ft - Dedicated car park for hikers

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