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Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle – Saufelsen Waterfalls loop from Höheinöd

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle – Saufelsen Waterfalls loop from Höheinöd

Moderate

4.5

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32

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Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle – Saufelsen Waterfalls loop from Höheinöd

02:01

7.12km

150m

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: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

51 m

Höheinöd Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

small but very nice village. 😊 (sounds kind of swedish)

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2

3.49 km

Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle

Highlight • Castle

Very interesting castle ruins. A detour to the "Rieslocher gorge is worth it".

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3

3.82 km

Schwarzbach Valley Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Schwarzbach Viaduct rests on ten concrete pillars and with a total length of almost 700 m it is the longest bridge on the A 62. The roadways are around …

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4

4.65 km

Kuhfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

4.67 km

Saufelsen Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

A highlight of the "Rieslocher gorge".

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6

4.69 km

Saufelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

4.98 km

Rieslocher Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Where the Riesbach falls wildly into the depths, a gorge-like gorge has emerged over time. Today you can marvel at waterfalls up to 15 meters high, follow the river along the forest gorge and admire unique plants.

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8

6.33 km

Small Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pond feeds the Riesloch Gorge.
It is nicely surrounded by trees but unfortunately there is no seating for a break.

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B

7.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

576 m

467 m

320 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

1.66 km

1.15 km

998 m

358 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 17 October

11°C

4°C

58 %

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