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

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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: September 24, 2026

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570 m

View of the Old Town and Felsenkirche

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Beautiful view unique depending on the location

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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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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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872 m

Oberstein Rock Church

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The rock church rises high above the houses of Oberstein, built into a natural rock niche.
Wyrich IV of Daun-Oberstein had it built between 1482 and 1484. Behind her the …

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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 …

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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' …

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2.66 km