Hiking Highlight
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord
Location: Klingenmünster, Südliche Weinstraße, Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Refuge from the 9th century. The Heidenschuh is said to have been used by the Klingenmünster monastery in the 9th century to protect the population in the event of Norman incursions.
Here is a link to a humorous, albeit scientifically not very robust video presentation of the castle by Norbert Heugel:
May 31, 2015
Very beautiful rock formations around the Heidenschih with two lookout rocks nearby
April 7, 2017
beautiful trail also suitable for barefoot running.
February 12, 2018
A plaque is reminiscent of the ruin, only the stone walls with the entrance remain.
February 28, 2020
You can watch a video there via mobile phone. Great thing. Also takes only 4 minutes
April 25, 2020
Here you can still see the remains of an escape castle
May 4, 2020
With Landeck, Schlössel and Heidenschuh you have the development of castle construction in Germany on one tour.
November 16, 2020
The Heidenschuh is a former refuge on the Treutesberg near Klingenmünster.
March 28, 2021
This fortification is called Heidschuh (name not exactly known) and stands on the northeastern foothills of the Treudelkopf.
June 20, 2021
Great surroundings with remains of walls and walls and great stone formations. A bench offers a view and there is also a small shelter.
April 18, 2021
Old ringwall complex, where in some places the old masonry can still be seen.
April 15, 2018
A small refuge with a barbecue area invites you to rest. A small path leads up from the main path.
April 19, 2021
The Heidenschuh is a hilltop castle (circular wall) on the Treitelsberg near Klingenmünster in Rhineland-Palatinate. It was built for times of emergency and served as a refuge for the inmates of the Klingenmünster monastery and the population of the surrounding villages when danger threatened.
September 27, 2023
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Location: Klingenmünster, Südliche Weinstraße, Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
4.9
(413)
2,427
4.9
(274)
1,799
4.9
(55)
420