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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Bad Kreuznach

Schneppenbach

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Celtic Settlement Altburg loop from Schneppenbach

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Bad Kreuznach

Schneppenbach

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Celtic Settlement Altburg loop from Schneppenbach

Moderate

4.8

(13)

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Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Celtic Settlement Altburg loop from Schneppenbach

02:08

7.21km

200m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 22, 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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1.47 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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1.51 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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1.93 km

Schmiedburger Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Even if there is not much left to see, the information board shows the history of the mill nicely.

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2.06 km

Impressive mining spoil heaps

Highlight • Structure

This dream bow is rightly named. These waste dumps are impressive, for example. There's a lot of blood and sweat behind it.

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3.39 km

View of Schmidtburg and Hahnenbach Valley

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For me, this dream loop is one of the most beautiful. Varied, exciting and provided with many small and large highlights. Clear recommendation.

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3.62 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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3.71 km

Modern Celtic Wooden Statue

Highlight • Monument

Two figures flank the path to the Altburg settlement

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5.34 km

Bench with a view of Schmidtburg

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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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5.86 km

Viewpoint

7.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

2.63 km

1.20 km

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

2.65 km

619 m

493 m

131 m

Elevation

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Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Celtic Settlement Altburg loop from Schneppenbach

Schmidtburg Campsite

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

Schmiedburger Mill Ruins

Impressive mining spoil heaps

View of Schmidtburg and Hahnenbach Valley

Celtic Settlement Altburg

Modern Celtic Wooden Statue

Bench with a view of Schmidtburg

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