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Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Schlierschied

Hahnenbach Tunnel – Schmidtburg Campsite loop from Schlierschied

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Schlierschied

Hahnenbach Tunnel – Schmidtburg Campsite loop from Schlierschied

Hard

4.7

(21)

87

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Hahnenbach Tunnel – Schmidtburg Campsite loop from Schlierschied

05:59

20.5km

550m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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5.21 km

Swing Bench by the Pond in Hahnenbachtal

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On the small, reed-gushed pond stands a swing bench on one side of the shore and on the other bank a wooden deckchair - the perfect place to rest and enjoy nature.

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6.13 km

Hahnenbach Tunnel

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A narrow tunnel, entering it is something special.

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6.80 km

Schmidtburg Campsite

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For a relatively small fee and prior registration with the mayor, you are allowed to camp on the castle grounds. Even a small campfire is permitted.

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7.24 km

Bench with a view of Schmidtburg

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On the farm road leading from Schneppenbach to Schmidtburg, there are benches in several places with a great view of the Hahnenbach valley and the Schmidtburg. The sections are not …

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7.76 km

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Viewpoint

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11.1 km

Devil's Rock

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On December 19, 2020, the hut was made available to the general public. Since then, the interior has been equipped with a sleeping loft of approx. 5 square meters, a …

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11.3 km

From the Teufelsstein the Soonwaldsteig leads you over a broad mountain ridge. The ridge is wooded, but in many places small and large rocks protrude from the ground. Everywhere, where …

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13.5 km

Blickenstein Rock Formation and Viewpoint

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On the Teufelspfad over Womrather Höhe, signs point towards Blickenstein. If you follow this you will come to a rock formation that allows a view to the southeast.
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17.2 km

The Soonwaldsteig leads over the Kellenbach over a large wooden bridge.
Important: DO NOT cross the busy road at the bridge, but rather about 100 meters further south.
Vehicles from …

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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

3.78 km

1.70 km

1.27 km

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.53 km

5.24 km

2.55 km

1.51 km

1.27 km

1.05 km

380 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Comments

August 10, 2025,Soonwaldsteig von Schneppenbach nach Henau
Today, with Kuma, we hiked another stage of the Soonwaldsteig trail.
We started in Schneppenbach and reached Schmidtburg Castle via the access road (about 2 km downhill). From here, we continued steadily uphill, along forest paths and trails, and a short stretch across wide meadows, towards Teufelsfels. At Teufelsfels, we took our first rest and enjoyed the feeling of having …

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Second stage – even though the elevation gain was less steep today, the climb to the Teufelshütte was still quite strenuous. But it's worth it – the path is very idyllic, and at the hut, which was lovingly built and designed by a group of locals, a magnificent view into the distance awaits you from the covered veranda. You can …

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On this stage, you can first admire the Schmidtburg Castle from all directions before descending into the idyllic Hahnenbach Valley. This is followed by a long but moderate climb to the Teufelsfels (Devil's Rock). There, you can take a rest and enjoy the view. The Lützelsoon Höhenweg then leads over the Womrather Höhe to the Blickenstein. From there, it descends …

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