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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gehlweiler

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gehlweiler

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gehlweiler

02:42

8.21km

290m

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: March 23, 2026

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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 2.41 km for 922 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.87 km

Knochenbrecherpfad (Bone Breaker Trail)

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There's a reason why it's recommended to hike the "Heimat" dream loop clockwise, because then you'll have this section as a descent. This descent takes place over a long, steep scree slope.

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3.28 km

View of the Kellenbach Valley

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Not only the view into the quarry, but also the view into the Kellenbachtal is fantastic.

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4.11 km

Forest Trail Toward Koppenstein

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Beautiful, narrow path towards Koppenstein

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4.68 km

Ape Head Rock

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Beautiful rock reminiscent of a monkey's head

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4.74 km

Koppenstein Tower and Ruins

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The 16 meter high keep can be climbed via a narrow steel staircase. The ascent is rewarded with a 360-degree panoramic view of the Hunsrück plateau.

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4.78 km

Wackelstein (Balancing Rock)

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The rocking stone is a geological curiosity.

On the west side of the keep is the so-called "rocking stone". The huge quartzite rock seems to float on the narrow surface on the inclined plane.

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5.28 km

Panorama Bench With View of Gemünden

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If you climb the Koppenstein from Gemünden, or follow the Traumrunde Heimat trail, you'll pass this relatively new panoramic bench. With a beautiful view down to Gemünden, it's perfect for …

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7.84 km

Henninger Blacksmith's Shop (Heimat Film Location), Gehlweiler

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On a (almost) 360-degree screen you can see the environment of the blacksmith from the film set.

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8.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

2.45 km

1.22 km

1.20 km

340 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

2.45 km

1.26 km

806 m

174 m

166 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gehlweiler

Knochenbrecherpfad (Bone Breaker Trail)

View of the Kellenbach Valley

Forest Trail Toward Koppenstein

Ape Head Rock

Koppenstein Tower and Ruins

Wackelstein (Balancing Rock)

Panorama Bench With View of Gemünden

Henninger Blacksmith's Shop (Heimat Film Location), Gehlweiler

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