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Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Bad Dürkheim
Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

View of Wachtenburg Castle – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Bad Dürkheim
Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

View of Wachtenburg Castle – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

Moderate

4.4

(100)

367

hikers

View of Wachtenburg Castle – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

01:28

4.85km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Haardtrand - Am Bechsteinkopf

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

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22 m

St. Georg Church (Wachenheim an der Weinstraße)

Highlight • Religious Site

Due to its eventful history, St. George's Church does not follow a uniform architectural style. As a result of the Reformation, the church became a simultaneous church in 1707. The …

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705 m

Great view of the Wachtenburg

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1.09 km

If the weather is right, the view is breathtaking.

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1.34 km

Thomas' Forest Wine Tavern

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great cuisine with local suppliers - based on the Palatinate, interpreted according to the season! Very good value for money!

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3.82 km

View of Wachtenburg Castle

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From the Wachenburg Tower you have a panoramic view in all directions. In the Burgschenke you can stop off and enjoy a Palatinate spritzer.

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3.94 km

Wachtenburg Castle Ruins

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An impressive castle ruin on the Palatinate Wine Trail. There is a place to stop for refreshments and you can climb the tower ruins, beautiful view!

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4.00 km

Rest area directly at the ruins of Wachtenburg.

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4.17 km

Stairs to Wachtenburg Castle

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Steep stairs, but the walk is definitely worth it.

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4.85 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.95 km

1.37 km

328 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.66 km

1.22 km

1.07 km

562 m

245 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

46 %

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