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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Bad Dürkheim
Battenberg (Pfalz)

Ungeheuersee – Ruins of Battenberg Castle loop from Battenberg

Hard

4.3

(9)

32

hikers

Ungeheuersee – Ruins of Battenberg Castle loop from Battenberg

04:50

16.9km

380m

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: February 23, 2026

Tips

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 16.5 km for 13 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.03 km

View of Leiningerland

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very nice view over the Leiningerland.

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2

6.03 km

Kamelkopf Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

This impressive rock on the Leininger Burgenweg actually looks a bit like a camel's head.

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3

8.05 km

Ungeheuersee

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The Ungeheuersee is a flat bog pond, which is fed by the Krumbach. As part of the only raised bog in this low mountain range, the lake has been protected …

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4

8.98 km

Suppenschüssel Rock

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Medieval right and border monument. Early closing meeting with drink after the start of the boundaries. From the 12th to the 18th century

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5

9.08 km

Krummholzer Stuhl (Roman quarry)

Highlight • Historical Site

"Roman quarry in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. It was exploited for parts of the city wall in Worms and for stone coffins."

Source (quoted verbatim): tourenplaner-rheinland-pfalz.de/de/punkt/felsen/krummholzer-stuhl/13353106/#caml=a14,1cgehp,86n3qd,0,0

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6

11.8 km

Sommerbach Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A wonderful piece of hiking trail. The whole thing is intended more as a spa garden, but the crossing is also very attractive for hikers!

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7

15.9 km

View of Battenberg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Battenburg and flash tubes have to be looked at

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8

16.6 km

Ruins of Battenberg Castle

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Battenberg Castle probably originally served to protect the Murbach fief, which encompassed the villages of Kleinkarlbach, Bobenheim/Berg, and Weisenheim/Berg. In 1359, it was first mentioned in connection with the Counts …

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.58 km

5.72 km

3.49 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.89 km

3.80 km

2.44 km

1.98 km

1.37 km

466 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Sunday 17 May

16°C

8°C

57 %

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