View of Wachenheim Castle – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Deidesheim

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Deidesheim

View of Wachenheim Castle – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Deidesheim

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4.8

(108)

405

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View of Wachenheim Castle – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Deidesheim

02:49

10.1km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Haardtrand - Am Bechsteinkopf

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

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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4.37 km

View of Wachtenburg Castle from the Schönste Weinsicht 2016 (Pfalz)

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Most beautiful wine view 2016 in the Palatinate with a 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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5.25 km

The Wachtenburg ruin is being volunteered by
"Friends of the Wachtenburg Ruins Conservation Association"
looked after and maintained by committed members in their free time.
Tasks and goals:
The most …

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5.31 km

Picnic Area Below Wachtenburg Castle

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Rest area directly at the ruins of Wachtenburg.

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5.48 km

Stairs to Wachtenburg Castle

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Steep stairs, but the walk is definitely worth it.

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10.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.69 km

2.87 km

431 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

4.23 km

590 m

428 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 30 October

10°C

2°C

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View of Wachenheim Castle – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Deidesheim

View of the Rhine Plain and Forst

Bench with a view of the Rhine Plain

View of Wachtenburg Castle from the Pfälzer Mandelpfad

View of Wachtenburg Castle from the Schönste Weinsicht 2016 (Pfalz)

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