Hellkirch Ruins – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Woppenroth

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Hellkirch Ruins – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Woppenroth

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Hellkirch Ruins – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Woppenroth

04:26

15.7km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.32 km

Hellkirch Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A visit to this legendary little ruin is worthwhile. We even stopped here to rest and enjoy the beautiful view.

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5.36 km

Hahnenbachtal Water Experience Trail

Highlight • Trail

The beautifully signposted water adventure trail not only offers children an insight into how water can change the landscape, but adults can also learn a lot here.

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5.55 km

Swing Bench by the Pond in Hahnenbachtal

Highlight • Rest Area

On the small, reed-gushed pond stands a swing bench on one side of the shore and on the other bank a wooden deckchair - the perfect place to rest and enjoy nature.

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6.47 km

Hahnenbach Tunnel

Highlight • Cave

A narrow tunnel, entering it is something special.

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7.88 km

Celtic settlement Altburg
Opening hours:
Easter until 31st of October, daily from 11.00 - 16.00, without break
Guided tours several times a day.
Further information is available from the local community Bundenbach, Tel .: 06544 - 92 72
sgoerner.de/bundenbach/keltensiedlung.html

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9.35 km

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The Schmidtburg castle ruins are not only an impressive medieval building, but also an official campsite on the Soonwaldsteig trail. As the sun sets in the evening, you can choose …

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9.38 km

Schmidtburg Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

For a relatively small fee and prior registration with the mayor, you are allowed to camp on the castle grounds. Even a small campfire is permitted.

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9.83 km

Bench with a view of Schmidtburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the farm road leading from Schneppenbach to Schmidtburg, there are benches in several places with a great view of the Hahnenbach valley and the Schmidtburg. The sections are not …

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