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Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

Eckkopf Observation Tower – 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

Eckkopf Observation Tower – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

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35

runners

Eckkopf Observation Tower – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

01:14

9.93km

350m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 13, 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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37 m

St. George's Church, Wachenheim

Highlight • Religious Site

The Catholic part of the Simultankirche St. Georg is owned by the Church Foundation St. Georg and therefore belongs to the Catholic parish in Wachenheim. The church has been restored …

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734 m

Great view of the Wachtenburg

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1.36 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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4

1.46 km

Bismarck Cave

Highlight • Cave

Nice alcove with a seating group and a good view. Above the niche is a plaque with the following inscription: "If the weather brings you in trouble, come to my …

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3.17 km

Green Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

Crossroads - the small green bank - and also another non-green bank invite you to rest.

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5.13 km

Eckkopf Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful tower on the Eckkopf. Great view! At the bottom of the tower, local clubs host the numerous hikers / cyclists.

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9.00 km

Wachtenburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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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9.93 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

3.51 km

1.41 km

312 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

3.94 km

1.23 km

577 m

150 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 23 May

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