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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Henau

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Henau

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Henau

02:15

6.46km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.73 km for 1.27 km

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2.07 km

Viewpoint "Alter Steinbruch" (View of Langenstein and Kellenbachtal)

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From the viewpoint "Alter Steinbruch" you not only have a beautiful view of the densely wooded Kellenbachtal, but also of the Langenstein rock formations, which rise on the other side …

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2.54 km

Knochenbrecherpfad (Bone Breaker Trail)

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There's a reason why it's recommended to hike the "Heimat" dream loop clockwise, because then you'll have this section as a descent. This descent takes place over a long, steep scree slope.

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2.95 km

View of the Kellenbach Valley

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Not only the view into the quarry, but also the view into the Kellenbachtal is fantastic.

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3.78 km

Forest Trail Toward Koppenstein

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Beautiful, narrow path towards Koppenstein

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3.88 km

Panorama Bench With View of Gemünden

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If you climb the Koppenstein from Gemünden, or follow the Traumrunde Heimat trail, you'll pass this relatively new panoramic bench. With a beautiful view down to Gemünden, it's perfect for …

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4.35 km

Ape Head Rock

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Beautiful rock reminiscent of a monkey's head

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4.37 km

Wackelstein (Balancing Rock)

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The rocking stone is a geological curiosity.

On the west side of the keep is the so-called "rocking stone". The huge quartzite rock seems to float on the narrow surface on the inclined plane.

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4.41 km

Koppenstein Tower and Ruins

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The 16 meter high keep can be climbed via a narrow steel staircase. The ascent is rewarded with a 360-degree panoramic view of the Hunsrück plateau.

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6.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

1.40 km

1.14 km

437 m

180 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

1.43 km

1.14 km

204 m

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

9°C

4°C

88 %

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Henau

Viewpoint "Alter Steinbruch" (View of Langenstein and Kellenbachtal)

Knochenbrecherpfad (Bone Breaker Trail)

View of the Kellenbach Valley

Forest Trail Toward Koppenstein

Panorama Bench With View of Gemünden

Ape Head Rock

Wackelstein (Balancing Rock)

Koppenstein Tower and Ruins

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