Schmidtburg Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 831 out of 845 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe
Location: Schneppenbach, Bad Kreuznach, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to Schmidtburg Castle Ruins
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Camping within the foundations of a castle ruin? It's possible! And here at Schmidtburg. You can set up camp for the night at the official trekking site and feel like a knight. The trekking site is on the Soonwaldsteig, but is not operated by the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park. You can request a reservation from the Schneppenbach local authority at schneppenbach@gmx.de. A night in this unique location costs 10 euros per tent, 15 euros at the group campsite. You bring your own water, there is a toilet on site.
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•July 16, 2020
The Schmidtburg castle ruins are not only an impressive medieval building, but also an official campsite on the Soonwaldsteig trail. As the sun sets in the evening, you can choose a spot between the walls—provided you've registered in advance. You can register here: naheland.net/de/service/uebernachten/trekkingcamps.html#/unterkuenfte
translated by•November 14, 2018
This exciting castle ruin is begging to be explored. A destination for numerous visitors.
translated by•September 3, 2023
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