Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

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833 m

Berwartstein Castle

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Very beautiful and well-preserved robber baron's castle. Was extensively renovated by private owners. Be sure to take a guided tour! On the one hand, because it is worth seeing, on …

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2.11 km

View of Berwartstein Castle

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From here you have a beautiful view of Berwartstein Castle.

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3.49 km

View of Schlüsselfels/Heidenpfeiler

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A nice place for a break with a view of rocks.

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4.43 km

Schlüsselfels Summit on Heidenberg

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Great view from above! A head for heights helps here, then you can venture a little closer to the cliff.

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4.87 km

Heidenberg Ridge Trail

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The hiking path over the Heidenberg to the Buchkammerfelsen alone is a highlight. It goes through the sandstone cliffs and the gnarled trees that have been worked by the weather …

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4.92 km

Buchkammerfels Rock Chambers

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The Buchkammerfels is accessible from the mountain. After crossing a crevice, you can walk almost to the very top, from where you have a beautiful view, including views of Drachenfels Castle.

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6.32 km

Drachenfelshütte (PWV Busenberg)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Palatinate hut romance is lived here, everything to eat and drink, what the Palatine heart desires. The hut, also called Drachenfelshütte, is directly accessible by bike, Harley and car and is not far from the very interesting rock castle Drachenfels.

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7.08 km

Heidenturm rock formation

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Imposing sandstone cliffs that stand directly on the roadside.

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

1.59 km

1.39 km

947 m

332 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

2.90 km

2.58 km

1.51 km

820 m

118 m

Elevation

Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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