Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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Réserve biologique dirigée de Schneeberg-Baerenberg

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Start point

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4.08 km

Refuge du Schneekopf

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Place to rest and enjoy the views

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4.09 km

Panorama

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Great view, beautiful spot!
Overnight stay possible

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8.41 km

Ruins of Nideck Castle

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Impressive view over the almost endless forests of the upper Bruchetal from the upper castle. The castle is five kilometers northwest of Oberhaslach at an altitude of 550 meters on …

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8.95 km

Forest trail near Château du Nideck

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The path leads from Nideck Castle to Hirschfels and is really beautiful.

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9.49 km

Hirschfels Viewpoint

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The beautiful narrow path in front of and behind the rock is just as impressive as the rock itself.

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12.0 km

Nideck Waterfall

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At a height of 534 meters and south of the ruins of Nideck Castle, the waterfall falls from a wall of volcanic rock. The 25 meter high waterfall is embedded …

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12.2 km

Viewpoint above the Nideck Waterfall

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From the top of the Nideck waterfall, the belvedere perched 25 meters high offers you a breathtaking view of the mountains of the Hasel valley.

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12.3 km

Climb to the top of the waterfall

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The path leads from the foot of the waterfall up to its top via numerous stairs... from there you can continue hiking to the Nideck castle ruins

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.61 km

7.70 km

1.17 km

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

5.60 km

288 m

228 m

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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