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Landkreis Trier-Saarburg
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Ruins of Ramstein Castle – Ramstein Castle loop from Beßlich

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Trier-Saarburg
Newel

Ruins of Ramstein Castle – Ramstein Castle loop from Beßlich

Hard

4.5

(12)

32

hikers

Ruins of Ramstein Castle – Ramstein Castle loop from Beßlich

02:32

8.47km

260m

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: August 8, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.79 km for 178 m

After 7.20 km for 2 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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68 m

Klaus-Pauli-Platz Fountain and Römerpfad Trailhead

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Signposts to the beautiful hiking trails

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2

3.07 km

Roman Langmauer and Rest Area

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The "Long Wall" enclosed an area of approximately 220 square kilometers north of Trier on both sides of the Kyll River, extending 28 km in a north-south direction and up to 12 km in an east-west direction.

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3

4.57 km

Roman copper mine and quarry Pützlöcher

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To knock such holes in rock - who can think of it? How did the Romans know that copper was being mined here? This space raises many more questions. The …

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4

5.45 km

Ruins of Ramstein Castle

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A beautifully preserved castle, unfortunately you cannot simply enter it because a locked gate prevents access

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5

5.63 km

Ramstein Castle

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The Ramstein castle ruin is located on a roughly 182-meter-high colourful sandstone rock. Originally, it was created in the 10th century as a fortified farmstead and was expanded in the …

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6.03 km

Overgrown Rock Formation

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Can be seen from afar

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7

6.29 km

Silvester Cave

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Cave is a little over the top. Is more of a rock overhang, which provides some protection from bad weather. Nice rest area, if people would take their garbage again :-(

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8

6.39 km

The Butzerbachtal has been completely closed since 2021 and will remain so on September 15, 2024. Passage at your own risk!!!

Detour is signposted

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8.47 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

1.39 km

276 m

275 m

176 m

Surfaces

5.80 km

1.31 km

950 m

248 m

162 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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