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Berwartstein Castle – Drachenfels Castle Ruins loop from Darstein

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Berwartstein Castle – Drachenfels Castle Ruins loop from Darstein

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Berwartstein Castle – Drachenfels Castle Ruins loop from Darstein

06:34

22.7km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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Start point

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8.08 km

Berwartstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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 the other hand, to support the owners and thus to be able to continue to preserve the castle. Enjoy the nature!

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9.81 km

View of Berwartstein Castle

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Berwartstein Castle can be visited. The entrance fee of 6 € includes a guided tour (as of Oct. 21). Is definitely to be recommended.

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11.6 km

View of Schlüsselfels/Heidenpfeiler

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

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12.6 km

View from Schlüsselfels

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A great spot, especially at sunrise. Exit here via the shortest route, about 15-20 minutes from the last parking lot.

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12.6 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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13.0 km

Busenberger Holzschuhpfad Narrow Forest Trail

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Beautiful, natural forest path always along the slope as part of the Busenberger Holzschuhpfad.

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13.3 km

Heidenturm rock formation

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Imposing sandstone cliffs that stand directly on the roadside.

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14.4 km

Drachenfels Castle Ruins

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Drachenfels Castle is definitely worth a climb. A great experience, and not just because of the beautiful view. Exploring the structure of this castle is a real adventure, as it differs significantly from the usual castles.

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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

3.91 km

3.12 km

1.04 km

959 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.82 km

4.94 km

3.59 km

3.03 km

3.00 km

283 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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Berwartstein Castle – Drachenfels Castle Ruins loop from Darstein

Berwartstein Castle

View of Berwartstein Castle

View of Schlüsselfels/Heidenpfeiler

View from Schlüsselfels

Schlüsselfels Summit on Heidenberg

Busenberger Holzschuhpfad Narrow Forest Trail

Heidenturm rock formation

Drachenfels Castle Ruins

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