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Ruins of Nideck Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Nideck

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Ruins of Nideck Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Nideck

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Ruins of Nideck Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Nideck

04:11

12.4km

620m

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: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve biologique dirigée de Schneeberg-Baerenberg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11 m

Nideck Inn

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The inn is ideally located near the Nideck waterfall and its castles. It is located on the GR 53 and at the start of many local trails.
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1.22 km

Hirschfels Rock

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Nice view there

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1.45 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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1.93 km

View of the Nideck ruins

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nice view of the ruin Nideck

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5.96 km

Baerenberg

Peak

6.80 km

Col du Hoellenwasen

Mountain Pass

10.2 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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10.8 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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10.8 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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11.1 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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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.12 km

2.98 km

675 m

586 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.95 km

2.24 km

657 m

306 m

231 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Thursday 21 May

26°C

11°C

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Ruins of Nideck Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Nideck

Nideck Inn

Hirschfels Rock

Hirschfels Viewpoint

View of the Nideck ruins

Ruins of Nideck Castle

Climb to the top of the waterfall

Viewpoint above the Nideck Waterfall

Nideck Waterfall

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