Nideck Waterfall – Ruins of Nideck Castle loop from Nideck
Nideck Waterfall – Ruins of Nideck Castle loop from Nideck
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Nideck Waterfall – Ruins of Nideck Castle loop from Nideck
04:38
14.2km
640m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 22, 2026
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Your route passes through protected areas
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Réserve biologique dirigée de Schneeberg-Baerenberg
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.20 km
Nideck Waterfall
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Extensive walking and hiking trails are available to visitors here, which offer freshness and shade, especially in summer. The legend of the giants of Nideck Castle gives the place a special atmosphere, which is further enhanced by the wilderness and the forest.
The mountaintop itself offers exceptional views of the Bruche Valley. Extra paths have been laid out for easy access to the waterfall.
Even if the waterfall mutates into a small trickle in summer, the charm and attraction of this romantic place remains unchanged.
Access: RD 218, hiking trail opposite the "Maison forestière du Nideck"
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1.46 km
Viewpoint above the Nideck Waterfall
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1.96 km
Ruins of Nideck Castle
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2.77 km
View of the Nideck Forest
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7.05 km
Schneeberg Summit
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7.55 km
Panorama
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Overnight stay possible
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7.56 km
Refuge du Schneekopf
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11/2021:
Good news: the hut is open again. Downstairs there is a large table, fireplace, saw and matches. There's even a grill grate hanging on the wall, but I'm not sure how to use it in the fireplace. A ladder takes you under the roof, there's plenty of space to sleep and even a hammock :)
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12.8 km
Climb to the top of the waterfall
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14.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.69 km
4.25 km
161 m
123 m
Surfaces
8.17 km
5.28 km
612 m
161 m
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Comments
From the increasingly narrow Nideck Gorge, after the waterfall, the route continues along fantastic mountain trails to two castle ruins; a climb is definitely worth it.
The route continues to the Schneeberg summit, where an interesting rocky plateau can be climbed. The return route, with repeated magnificent views, leads back to the castle …
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Many thanks to Patrick Göser, who shared and aptly described them at the beginning of May 👍
Great trails and views in a great corner.
On the ascent to the Baerenberg we had to briefly leave the tour and scramble up the slope cross-country to avoid the …
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