Marian Grotto – Nedingfelsen loop from Hauenstein

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Palatinate Forest

Südwestpfalz

Hauenstein

Marian Grotto – Nedingfelsen loop from Hauenstein

Moderate

4.2

(14)

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Marian Grotto – Nedingfelsen loop from Hauenstein

01:53

6.62km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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247 m

Red High-Heeled Shoe Sculpture, Hauenstein

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Red giant shoe reminds of the importance of Hauenstein in shoe production

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336 m

Marian Grotto

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At the southern end of the rock gap there is this grotto of the Virgin Mary, which can be reached via a small path with steps.

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453 m

Rock window in the Palatinate Forest

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Beautiful gate in the rock

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1.93 km

Nedingfelsen

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On the top of the Neding there is a summit cross from where you have a great view of Hauenstein. A bit lower is the Felsentor, which is designated as a natural monument.

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2.04 km

View of Hauenstein from Nedingfelsen

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View of Hauenstein from Nedingfelsen

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3.15 km

View of the Kleiner Rauhberg

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Nice view from opposite

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5.40 km

St. Bartholomew’s Church (Old Church), Hauenstein

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Until 1933 (= consecration of Christ the King Church), St. Bartholomew's Church was the parish church of the Catholic Church in Hauenstein. It is therefore also called the "Old Church" …

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