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Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Deidesheim

View of Wachenheim Castle – View of Wachtenburg Castle loop from Deidesheim

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Deidesheim

View of Wachenheim Castle – View of Wachtenburg Castle loop from Deidesheim

Moderate

4.8

(105)

426

hikers

View of Wachenheim Castle – View of Wachtenburg Castle loop from Deidesheim

02:47

9.98km

190m

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: 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

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Start point

Train Station

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1.95 km

View of the Rhine Plain and Forst

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Along the vineyards you have many opportunities for a great view of the plain. With good visibility even as far as the Odenwald.

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3.87 km

Bench with a view of the Rhine Plain

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If the weather is right, the view is breathtaking.

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4.26 km

View of Wachtenburg Castle from the Pfälzer Mandelpfad

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Great view of the Wachtenburg

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4.80 km

View of Wachenheim Castle

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The view of the castle is really great here.

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5.14 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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5.19 km

Picnic Area Below Wachtenburg Castle

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Rest area directly at the ruins of Wachtenburg.

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5.36 km

Stairs to Wachtenburg Castle

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Steep stairs, but the walk is definitely worth it.

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7.66 km

Hahnenböhler Cross

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In the vineyards near Forst stands on a small rock a cross.
Nice view and rest stop.

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9.98 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.75 km

2.71 km

419 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

4.50 km

405 m

372 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

7°C

33 %

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