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Ruins of Bosselstein Castle – Oberstein Castle loop from Idar-Oberstein

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Ruins of Bosselstein Castle – Oberstein Castle loop from Idar-Oberstein

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Ruins of Bosselstein Castle – Oberstein Castle loop from Idar-Oberstein

01:06

3.62km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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570 m

View of the Old Town and Felsenkirche

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652 m

Zum Alten Goten

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The oldest half-timbered house on the Nahe now houses a traditional inn with spit roast from a beech fire. Service and taste are recommended.

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701 m

Country Inn Zur Post, Oberstein

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Built for generations !!!!!

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816 m

View of the Felsenkirche in Idar-Oberstein

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The church is usually open to visitors from mid-March to mid-November. Due to urgent, extensive rock securing work, however, it must remain completely closed from autumn 2018 to the end of 2020.

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1.57 km

View of Idar-Oberstein

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Beautiful viewpoint from the Bosselstein ruins to the gemstone town

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1.60 km

The ruins of Bosselstein Castle are currently (6/2019) closed due to construction work!

First documented mention in 1187.
Bosselstein Castle has been falling apart since 1660.

UPDATE: 5/2022 - The ruin is accessible again, the barriers have been removed. However, the paths there are "officially" closed due to the rock stabilization work on the rock church below. However, no work is taking place and weathered signs of the closures are usually only visible when you leave the path.

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1.94 km

Oberstein Castle

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Oberstein Castle now serves as a registry office and was first mentioned in a document in 1330. In 1855 the castle burned to the ground, and since 1963 a citizens' association has been dedicated to its preservation and reconstruction.

Information about opening times at schloss-oberstein.de.

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2.66 km

Fountain with Boy Statue at Oberstein Market Square

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Very nice to look at; an eye-catcher in the market square

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3.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.52 km

1.09 km

771 m

231 m

Surfaces

1.83 km

1.21 km

455 m

116 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

27°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2023,Idar-Oberstein: Felsenkirche - Burgruine Bosselstein - Burg Oberstein

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Ruins of Bosselstein Castle – Oberstein Castle loop from Idar-Oberstein

View of the Old Town and Felsenkirche

Zum Alten Goten

Country Inn Zur Post, Oberstein

View of the Felsenkirche in Idar-Oberstein

View of Idar-Oberstein