Gräfenstein Castle Ruins
Gräfenstein Castle Ruins
Gräfenstein Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 632 out of 642 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord
Location: Merzalben, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to Gräfenstein Castle Ruins
- Easy
4.8
(10)
55
Wieslauter Spring Stream – Wartenbach Riverside Pavilion loop from Merzalben01:52
6.37km
180m
Intermediate4.8
(86)
330
Beautiful trail – Wieslauter Source Area loop from Merzalben03:49
13.5km
300m
Expert4.9
(69)
255
Gräfenstein Castle Ruins – Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg loop from Merzalben06:11
21.5km
530m
Tips
Very well preserved castle, there is a lot to discover here and there is a great view from the tower.
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•July 11, 2018
beautiful large well-preserved ruins with a tower that you can go up inside!
The first few meters of the stairs are very, very dark, switch on your pocket or cell phone 🔦 when going up/down!
Unfortunately there is no bench with a table for a rest/break.
It's still nice that it's freely accessible!translated by•June 6, 2021
In 1985/1986 the entire castle was extensively renovated. In the course of this, the road at the back of the castle was also set up.
translated by•September 17, 2023
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Description
Location: Merzalben, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to Gräfenstein Castle Ruins
- Easy
4.8
(10)
55
Wieslauter Spring Stream – Wartenbach Riverside Pavilion loop from Merzalben01:52
6.37km
180m
Intermediate4.8
(86)
330
Beautiful trail – Wieslauter Source Area loop from Merzalben03:49
13.5km
300m
Expert4.9
(69)
255
Gräfenstein Castle Ruins – Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg loop from Merzalben06:11
21.5km
530m
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