Sandstone Cliff in Hunsrück – Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim loop from Guldental

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Bad Kreuznach

Guldental

Sandstone Cliff in Hunsrück – Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim loop from Guldental

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Sandstone Cliff in Hunsrück – Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim loop from Guldental

02:39

9.54km

180m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.18 km

Nandu Enclosure Near Guldenbach

Highlight • Structure

There is an official feeder on the side of the enclosure

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1.71 km

Forest path before the viewpoint (Eremitenpfad, Hunsrück)

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This dream loop Eremitenpfad is a successful and pleasant path with many small and large highlights. Clear recommendation.

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1.84 km

Guldentalblick Viewpoint and Rest Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the Guldentalblick, a lounger invites you to linger, or you can take a break at a table with benches with a beautiful view.

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3.73 km

View of 30 Villages

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even if we did not count the villages, it is a wonderful panorama up to the Donnersberg.

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5.33 km

Sandstone Cliff in Hunsrück

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful, varied path. The sand wall becomes more impressive the closer you get to it.

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6.57 km

Eremitenpfad Narrow Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

It goes down towards the rock hermitage over a narrow forest path and a tree-lined path - like a small avenue - very beautiful

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7.44 km

Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim

Highlight • Historical Site

bretzenheim.de/eremitage
completely in the rock carved place of worship, only Felseneremitage north of the alps

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7.83 km

View of the Red Cliffs (Rote Felsen) near Eremitage, Hunsrück

Highlight • Natural Monument

People see red rocks repeatedly and the sight is great every time. In general, the hermit trail is a clear recommendation.

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9.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

4.04 km

815 m

185 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

2.26 km

2.10 km

646 m

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

85 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

March 26, 2023,Vitaltour Eremitenpfad

Precision landing - arrived at the car, heavy rain started.
I've walked the tour several times, the paths are very slippery in wet weather.

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October 2, 2022,Heimattage der VG, ein Schlag ins Wasser.

On the occasion of this much-vaunted event week of the VG, today Hermitage Bretzenheim and the prospect of seeing the Hermitage illuminated from the inside, I overcame my weaker self and went on the vitality tour in the pouring rain. However, it was nothing with what was in the official gazette, for example. It was probably too wet for them. …

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April 16, 2022,Vitaltour Eremitenpfad Bretzenheim

Today we went to Bretzenheim for the Vital Tour Eremitenpfad. A very nice hike, sometimes a bit too loud because you can hear the highway. Here is the Relive video: relive.cc/view/vXOnZx2ZxBO

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May 2, 2024,Traumpfade von Bretzenheim zur Felseneremitage

Such a beautifully laid out hiking trail! Lots of lovely places to stop for a break with a great view. Sometimes through winding paths... sometimes through the vineyards. And birds are chirping everywhere. And then you stand in front of the rock hermitage and are fascinated by this mystical place. A successful hike with a high level of relaxation for …

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February 2, 2022,Eremitenpfad Bretzenheim

A pretty muddy affair this time 😝

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June 10, 2022,Vitaltour Eremitenpfad

Today we went with Happy Hippo on the leisurely Vital Tour Eremitenpfad.
The rock-cut hermitage, inhabited by monks 300 years ago, is among the most notable monuments.
It is a small varied tour, which is certainly nice to walk in autumn,
when the vine leaves are beautifully colored.🥾🚶‍♀️⛅️

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October 27, 2024,Vitaltour Eremitenpfad 🚶🏼‍♀️🐾🌞

Today we were out and about near Bretzenheim (Bad Kreuznach). I've done this tour at least 3 times now and I always find it beautiful. Because of the heat (18°C, definitely warmer in the sun) we were out a little longer with a few drinking breaks for the dogs. 😁

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November 1, 2024,🦮🚶🏻‍♀️Vitatour Eremitenpfad

Today I made myself a packed lunch early at the breakfast buffet and went to Bretzenheim to the Eremitenpfad.
bretzenheim.de/project/vitaltour-eremitenpfad

I really enjoyed the hike.
Even though, as I later realized, I went in the opposite direction to the recommended direction (counterclockwise).
At this time of year, when the vineyards are so beautifully colorful, it was just right.
Just a …

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