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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Frankweiler

Orensfels Viewpoint – Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins loop from Frankweiler

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Frankweiler

Orensfels Viewpoint – Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins loop from Frankweiler

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Orensfels Viewpoint – Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins loop from Frankweiler

01:56

18.8km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.64 km for 58 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.43 km

Cherry Tree Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Kirschbaumhütte is a small shelter located in the heart of the Palatinate Forest, right at a crossroads. A seating area inside invites you to take a short rest during your hike.

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4.66 km

Orensfels Viewpoint

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Perhaps one of the most beautiful, quiet and amazing places within many, many kilometers. You emerge from the forest, climb up the overhanging rocks and have a fantastic view and …

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5.13 km

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Viewpoint

4

6.37 km

Landau hut at the Zimmerbrunnen (PWV)

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Where the Landauer Hütte stands today, carpenters worked for the construction of Neuscharfeneck Castle in the 13th century. This is less than a kilometer away in a northwesterly direction. Later, …

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7.06 km

Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins

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Great castle ruin, where children can also go on a discovery tour. At the entrance a small donation box for the preservation of this beautiful ruin. Please note: The Neuscharfeneck castle ruin has been closed since 02.10.2019 due to dilapidation.

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8.45 km

Five Castles Viewpoint

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From the 5-castle view you can see the castles of Neu Scharfeneck, Ramburg, Trifels, Anebos and Scharfenberg.

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7

10.3 km

Meistersel Castle Ruins

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The rather unknown Meistersel - also called Modeneck or Modenbacher Schloss - was founded around the 11th century and destroyed in the 30-year war.

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10.8 km

Drei Buchen Pass (403 m)

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The Drei Buchen pass lies between Ramberg and Burrweiler/Weyher (between Edenkoben and Annweiler) and connects the Dernbachtal with the Modenbachtal. The pass can also serve as a connection between the …

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10.9 km

Location: on the eastern edge of the Palatinate Forest near the top of the pass. Municipality of Ramberg

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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16.8 km

1.06 km

883 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

5.74 km

1.08 km

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