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From the Shoe Museum in Hauenstein to the Kahler Felsen and Backelstein
Visorando Member
3.87 mi
+696 ft
-689 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Hauenstein (Südwestpfalz)
Whichever route you choose in the breathtaking Dahner Felsenland, you’ll find stunning sandstone rock formations everywhere. Two of these are the Kahle Felsen and the Backelstein, south of Hauenstein. What hardly anyone knows, however, is that the German Shoe Museum is also located here, where not only the history of the shoe but also many a famous pair of shoes is on display.
A circular route around Dimbach via the Dimberg, the Rotzenberg and the Hockkopfel
5.94 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,450 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dimbach (Südwestpfalz)
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
Dahn Rock Trail Felsenpfad
11.32 mi
+1,637 ft
-1,617 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dahn (Südwestpfalz)
A magnificent hike to discover the rock formations of the Palatinate Forest. You will walk through breathtaking scenery and discover Neudahn Castle, destroyed during the Peasants' War in the 16th century, one of the best-preserved castles in the Palatinate Forest
Discovering the sandstone giants in Dahn
5.73 mi
+883 ft
-863 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dahn (Südwestpfalz)
The Dahner Felsenpfad (Dahn Rock Trail) is located in Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular route takes you into the forest to discover the giant pink sandstone rocks and the surrounding viewpoints.
Refreshments are also available along the route.
Cross-border trail from the Col du Litschhof to Nothweiler
4.10 mi
+420 ft
-440 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Wingen (Bas-Rhin)
This pleasant cross-border walk near Nothweiler is ideal for a family outing. Views of the ruins of the fortified castles of Wegelnburg and Löwenstein provide a reward during the ascent. On the German side, the route takes walkers to the Eisenerzgrube Nothweiler iron ore mine. Nothweiler is a romantic village with numerous half-timbered houses.
Franco-German trail from castle to castle - Part 1
11.74 mi
+2,464 ft
-2,454 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Schönau (Pfalz) (Südwestpfalz)
The "Premiungweg" marked trail is a meeting point between Alsace and the Palatinate. Between the Northern Vosges and the Wasgau: two of the most beautiful natural sites in Europe thanks to their landscapes of endless forests, pink sandstone rocks rising towards the sky and remarkable castle ruins. This 33 km trail was originally divided into two circular sections. Here is thefirst 20 km section.
Lembach and the 3 Castles
3.64 mi
+860 ft
-883 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
A walk made for children.
The walk starts and ends at a superb medieval playground, with a splendid view of the Krappenfels. There are two partially renovated castle ruins and the fully renovated Fleckenstein Castle (entrance fee).
Circular of the four castles around Fleckenstein
4.85 mi
+1,161 ft
-1,184 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
Discover ruined castles: Fleckenstein, Loewenstein, Hohenbourg and Wegelnbourg (Palatinate) and remarkable rocks such as the "Krappenfels" and those that line the Sentier des Roches (Rock Trail) and the climb to Wegelnbourg. These places are steeped in history and mystery, and offer some very pretty views.
From Gimbelhof to the Castle and Fleckenstein Pond
Tourism professional
4.43 mi
+650 ft
-650 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
Fleckenstein Castle is an eagle’s nest of extraordinary proportions, first mentioned in 1174. It had a reputation as an impregnable stronghold until it fell, without a fight, to the soldiers of Louis XIV in 1680. This walk invites you to discover this castle and the lake of the same name.
Five castles in the Northern Vosges
8.05 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,795 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
This moderately difficult circular hike takes you to five castles built in the 12th and 13th centuries, each with a different history. From the top of some of the castles, you can also enjoy magnificent views of the Northern Vosges and the German Palatinate.
The Wegelnburg via the Fleckenstein
5.25 mi
+1,312 ft
-1,322 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
The destination is the Wegelnbug, the highest ruin in the Palatinate, offering breathtaking 360° views.
The ascent takes you past Fleckenstein Castle, whilst the descent offers the chance to visit Hohenbourg and Loewenstein Castles.
An ideal hike for children. A fun (but chargeable) tour of Fleckenstein, with a playground near the Gimbelhof.
Circular from Fleckenstein Pond to Froensbourg Castle
3.96 mi
+561 ft
-538 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
A short, easy circular loop starting from the Fleckenstein Pond and passing by the ruined Froensbourg Castle.
Note: access to the troglodytic rooms on the upper levels is no longer possible (staircase not repaired).
Route discovery of the town of Wissembourg and its vineyards
5.90 mi
+404 ft
-394 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
This walk along the ramparts, through the vineyards and around the neighbourhoods of Wissembourg will take you past more than 70 houses built before 1700 and the imposing St. Peter and St. Paul Church.
The town's origins date back to themid-7thcentury when Benedictine monks founded an abbey, St-Pierre-et-Paul, on an island in the Lauter. The town has miraculously emerged unscathed from a history punctuated by sieges, disasters and acts of war, with a battle in 1870 bearing its name.
Circuit, rocks and castles around Obersteinbach
7.34 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,430 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Obersteinbach (Bas-Rhin)
This trail takes you to rocks and castles with magnificent, unobstructed views of the valley and Obersteinbach.
You can visit the Bohemian Rock or "Tziganes", Wasigenstein Castle, Petit Arnsberg Castle and Wachtfels Rock with its breathtaking view.
There is a short stretch of tarmac at the start and end of the hike.
This is a fairly easy hike, but I have rated it as moderately difficult due to its length.
Franco-German trail from castle to castle - Part 2
9.96 mi
+2,310 ft
-2,310 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Obersteinbach (Bas-Rhin)
The trail marked with the "Premiumweg" label is a meeting point between Alsace and the Palatinate, between
The Northern Vosges and the Wasgau: two of the most beautiful natural sites in Europe thanks to their landscape of endless forests, pink sandstone rocks rising towards the sky and remarkable castle ruins. This 33 km trail was originally divided into two circular loops. Here is the second part, covering 16 km.