The Neuntelstein Rock and the Kirneck Spring

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This is a quick round trip to explore the Source de la Kirneck, the Rocher du Neuntelstein and the beautiful view it offers.
An ideal short walk if you’re passing through this area. Although thiswalk is classified as easy, the ascent is still relatively steep and requires walking boots.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 0.81 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 335 ft
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    Descent: - 312 ft
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    Highest point: 3,182 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,923 ft
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View from the Neuntelstein rock
Neuntelstein Rock
Neuntelstein shelter
Source of the Kirneck in very dry weather

Description of the walk

The start is on the D130, roughly halfway between Rothlach and the roundabout near the Welschbruch Forest House. There is a small car park, right next to a rock.

(S/E) Take the path that climbs up the hillside on the upstream side of the road towards Source de la Kirneck. It is marked with a Blue Saltire. Climb for about 150 m.

(1) Head left for a few dozen metres to view the rocks from below – there is sometimes climbing activity here – then retrace your steps.

(1) Then continue the climb to the left, skirting round the rocks, until you reach the Source de la Kirneck (altitude 930 m). The flow may be very low in dry weather.

(2) Continue the climb to the junction.

(3) Turn left onto the path marked with red-white-red Red Rectangles until you reach the Neuntelstein shelter. A picnic spot is available.

(4) Carry on straight ahead to the summit of the Neuntelstein and enjoy the view.

(5) You must now head back down the same route you took on the way up, in the opposite direction, to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,923 ft - Car park – D130
  2. 1 : mi 0.09 - alt. 3,022 ft - Junction
  3. 2 : mi 0.21 - alt. 3,048 ft - Kirneck Spring - Kirneeck (cours d'eau) - Affluent de l'Andlau
  4. 3 : mi 0.25 - alt. 3,061 ft - Junction
  5. 4 : mi 0.39 - alt. 3,179 ft - Abri du Neuntelstein
  6. 5 : mi 0.44 - alt. 3,176 ft - Neuntelstein rocks
  7. S/E : mi 0.81 - alt. 2,923 ft - Car park – D130

Notes

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