Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Klingenmünster
Heidenschuh Fortification Ruins
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Klingenmünster
Heidenschuh Fortification Ruins
Heidenschuh Fortification Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 536 out of 568 hikers
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
Best Hikes to Heidenschuh Fortification Ruins
- Easy
4.8
(8)
35
Pfalzklinikum Klingenmünster – Schlössel Castle Ruins loop from Göcklingen01:42
5.41km
210m
Intermediate4.9
(190)
811
Martinsturm on Treutelskopf – Landeck Castle loop from Göcklingen03:55
13.4km
350m
Expert4.7
(112)
505
Martinsturm on Treutelskopf – Madenburg Castle Ruins loop from Klingenmünster05:35
17.9km
700m
Tips
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:translated by
•May 31, 2015
Very beautiful rock formations around the Heidenschih with two lookout rocks nearby
translated by•April 7, 2017
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Description
Location: Klingenmünster, Südliche Weinstraße, Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to Heidenschuh Fortification Ruins
- Easy
4.8
(8)
35
Pfalzklinikum Klingenmünster – Schlössel Castle Ruins loop from Göcklingen01:42
5.41km
210m
Intermediate4.9
(190)
811
Martinsturm on Treutelskopf – Landeck Castle loop from Göcklingen03:55
13.4km
350m
Expert4.7
(112)
505
Martinsturm on Treutelskopf – Madenburg Castle Ruins loop from Klingenmünster05:35
17.9km
700m
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