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Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Donnersbergkreis

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Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Donnersbergkreis

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Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Donnersbergkreis

07:30

25.5km

680m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Schelmenkopf - Falkenstein

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.68 km

View of Marienthal and Ruppertsecken

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A very nice view over the gently rolling hills a little way south of the village Marienthal at the edge of the forest.
Two large benches and a table in the direction invite you to linger and rest.

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6.54 km

Ruins of Falkenstein Castle

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Beautiful, well-restored castle ruins with a great view. There is also a place to stop for refreshments right at the castle.

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7.43 km

Protestant Bell Tower, Falkenstein

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Near the cemetery on a hill south of the village: Protestant bell tower; Sandstone block construction with pointed helmet, 1886, architect Julius Huth, Kaiserslautern;

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7.47 km

View of Falkenstein Castle

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Again and again you have great views of the ruins of Falkenstein Castle

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10.8 km

View of Imsbach

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Great view from the small path that winds along the slope.

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11.8 km

View of Imsbach

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From this point you have a great view of Imsbach. A bank is there too!

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12.7 km

Kupferberg Hut

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Beautiful hiking hut with great views. Many benches invite you to linger.

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15.7 km

Börrstadt Hermitage

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Here one can imagine very well, how was "gehaust". There are niches carved in the rock and also various stops for wooden constructions. The entrance area can be guessed, but …

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22.6 km

Ruins

25.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

7.48 km

707 m

347 m

332 m

174 m

Surfaces

9.60 km

6.37 km

6.34 km

1.63 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Donnersbergkreis

View of Marienthal and Ruppertsecken

Ruins of Falkenstein Castle

Protestant Bell Tower, Falkenstein

View of Falkenstein Castle

View of Imsbach

View of Imsbach

Kupferberg Hut

Börrstadt Hermitage

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