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Old Purpurkopf Castrum – Heidenkopf loop from Parking de l'Eichwald

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Old Purpurkopf Castrum – Heidenkopf loop from Parking de l'Eichwald

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Old Purpurkopf Castrum – Heidenkopf loop from Parking de l'Eichwald

06:06

19.7km

730m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.20 km

Col du Holderbusch

Mountain Pass

5.40 km

Old Purpurkopf Castrum

Highlight • Historical Site

Old walls of a fortification that go back to the time of the Celts can be discovered here. The stones are partly loose, so be careful when exploring.
Even if …

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8.36 km

Moss-Covered Tree Stump in Forêt Communale de Rosheim

Highlight • Forest

15.5 km

Heidenkopf

Highlight • Viewpoint

Without the Mündel Tower, there would be no good view from the Heidenkopf, because the summit is densely overgrown. However, once you've got the steps behind you after the steep …

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19.7 km

Parking Eichwald

Highlight • Parking

From here it is about 4 km to Guirbaden Castle.

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19.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.56 km

6.37 km

5.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.71 km

5.63 km

3.79 km

452 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Sunday 21 June

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Old Purpurkopf Castrum – Heidenkopf loop from Parking de l'Eichwald

Old Purpurkopf Castrum

Moss-Covered Tree Stump in Forêt Communale de Rosheim

Heidenkopf

Parking Eichwald

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