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St. Bartholomew's Church, Alfeld – Poppberg Castle Ruins loop from Alfeld

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St. Bartholomew's Church, Alfeld – Poppberg Castle Ruins loop from Alfeld

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St. Bartholomew's Church, Alfeld – Poppberg Castle Ruins loop from Alfeld

03:24

12.2km

230m

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: April 15, 2026

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225 m

St. Bartholomew's Church, Alfeld

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It is believed that there was a wooden church on the current site as early as 900. In 1058, Bishop Gundekar II of Eichstätt consecrated an altar that stood in …

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3.37 km

Entrance to the Alfelder Windloch cave

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The Alfelder Windloch is also called the Windloch near Kauerheim, the Schwarzenberg Cave or the Schwarzenberg Cave. After the Mühlbachquellhöhle in the Altmühltal, this cave, with a total length of …

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7.23 km

Poppberg Castle Ruins

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It's easy to lose track of time here. A very well-preserved ruin with a magical feel.

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8.19 km

Jura rock formation in Birgland Forest

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Jura rocks can be seen everywhere in the Franconian Jura.

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9.56 km

Forest Trail in Upper Palatinate

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Final dinner at Gasthof / Metzgerei Högner 😉

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9.74 km

Forest Trail with Moss-Covered Rocks

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Great hiking trail through the forest. Also used by mountain bikers.

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12.0 km

Kneipp facility, Alfeld

Highlight • Rest Area

The Kneipp pool is located between the playground and the beginning of the Rinntal nature trail. It was built in 2022 to commemorate the 200th birthday of hydrotherapist Sebastian Kneipp.

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12.1 km

Playground and Outdoor Fitness Area at the Trailhead

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Small playground and an outdoor fitness course next to it.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

4.79 km

1.22 km

1.20 km

103 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

2.81 km

1.72 km

953 m

523 m

191 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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St. Bartholomew's Church, Alfeld – Poppberg Castle Ruins loop from Alfeld

St. Bartholomew's Church, Alfeld

Entrance to the Alfelder Windloch cave

Poppberg Castle Ruins

Jura rock formation in Birgland Forest

Forest Trail in Upper Palatinate

Forest Trail with Moss-Covered Rocks

Kneipp facility, Alfeld

Playground and Outdoor Fitness Area at the Trailhead

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