View of 30 Villages – Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim loop from Bretzenheim (Nahe)

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View of 30 Villages – Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim loop from Bretzenheim (Nahe)

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View of 30 Villages – Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim loop from Bretzenheim (Nahe)

04:08

15.1km

230m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.67 km

View of 30 Villages

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even if we did not count the villages, it is a wonderful panorama up to the Donnersberg.

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6.91 km

Rheingau Viewpoint with Robinia Seating Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful 3D view with a great panorama that you really have to see, because no photo comes across as well as it does in real life.

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8.57 km

Guldentalblick Viewpoint and Rest Area

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At the Guldentalblick, a lounger invites you to linger, or you can take a break at a table with benches with a beautiful view.

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8.70 km

Forest path before the viewpoint (Eremitenpfad, Hunsrück)

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This dream loop Eremitenpfad is a successful and pleasant path with many small and large highlights. Clear recommendation.

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9.23 km

Nandu Enclosure Near Guldenbach

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There is an official feeder on the side of the enclosure

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9.79 km

View of the Red Cliffs (Rote Felsen) near Eremitage, Hunsrück

Highlight • Natural Monument

People see red rocks repeatedly and the sight is great every time. In general, the hermit trail is a clear recommendation.

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10.3 km

Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim

Highlight • Historical Site

bretzenheim.de/eremitage
completely in the rock carved place of worship, only Felseneremitage north of the alps

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12.4 km

Old Sandstone Quarry

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The old quarry is now a breeding and nesting place for numerous animal and insect species after it became a garbage dump in the 1970s.
Georg Bischof had already taken …

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15.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

3.28 km

1.61 km

1.44 km

Surfaces

6.69 km

3.83 km

3.68 km

744 m

164 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

January 2, 2022,Vitaltour Eremitenpfad (verlängert)/Bretzenheim

Through Hunsbuckel and the tip of a hiking friend, I became aware of the Eremitenpfad. But just under 10 km is simply not enough for the long journey of almost 1 hour. So I extended the tour to include a route through the vineyards.
And I think that the highlight of a hike shouldn't be at the beginning, but at …

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October 13, 2024,VitalTour Eremitenpfad Bretzenheim und Wingertshäuschen-Trilogie Winzenheim

We last hiked the VitalTour Eremitenpfad in 2020, so it was high time for a repeat.
Here is the official description:

Discover the unique nature, history and stories surrounding the Bretzenheim rock hermitage. Enjoy the contemplative peace and meditative power of this route - the hermit accompanies you and takes you into his everyday life.

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October 13, 2024,Vitaltour Eremitenpfad mit Extraschleife

The Eremitenpfad is one of the short vitality tours at just under 10 kilometers. But it is a very scenic tour with rolling hills, rugged rocks, wine growing and unspoilt nature that I always enjoy. At this time of year, the vineyards with their colorful foliage are particularly beautiful and the sun has also made an appearance again and again. …

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