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Annweiler am Trifels

Annweiler Castle Trail – Madenburg Castle Ruins loop from Annweiler am Trifels

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Südliche Weinstraße

Annweiler am Trifels

Annweiler Castle Trail – Madenburg Castle Ruins loop from Annweiler am Trifels

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Annweiler Castle Trail – Madenburg Castle Ruins loop from Annweiler am Trifels

05:50

19.0km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Haardtrand - Geraide

Haardtrand - Kirchholz

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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Start point

Train Station

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1.19 km

Annweiler Castle Trail

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Castle path with some interesting castles that you should all visit extensively

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7.14 km

Madenburg Castle Ruins

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A jewel among the Palatinate castles. Well restored, with an excellent castle tavern and a view that can otherwise only be enjoyed from the Landeck. On clear days you can …

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9.42 km

Haardtrand - Geraide

Nature Reserve

9.86 km

Rustic resting place "Hugge un Gugge"

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At the beginning of the Sponek Trail the beautiful view of Leinsweiler and the Rhine plain is enjoyed.

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10.2 km

View of Leinsweiler

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A beautiful view of the village of Leinsweiler from the vineyards.

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11.5 km

Leinsweiler Town Hall with Old Village Fountain

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Very beautiful half-timbered house with covered bookcase.

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12.3 km

Haardtrand - Kirchholz

Nature Reserve

13.2 km

Neukastel castle ruins (castle rock)

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Wonderful view from the Neukastell ruin into the Rhine plain, the ascent is really worth it. It is located above the Slevogthof.

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13.2 km

Neukastel Castle and View of the Rhine Plain

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The castle Neukastel, sometimes called Neukastell or Nicastel, is the remainder of a Palatinate hill castle from the 12th century and stands at 459 m above the township Leinsweiler on …

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19.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

5.97 km

2.18 km

545 m

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.91 km

3.25 km

2.17 km

2.03 km

1.51 km

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Wednesday 22 July

23°C

12°C

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Comments

August 31, 2024,Burgruine Madenburg- Burgruine Neukastel- Slevogtfelsen

Unfortunately some pictures were not saved
But it was a great shady tour

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July 28, 2024,zum Schorle trinken auf die Madenburg

Pure forest and castle romance. Plus a unique view of the Palatinate Forest and the Rhine plain at the same time. It doesn't get any better than that. By the way, you can also eat well at the Madenburg.

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June 6, 2025,Burg Trifels

Beautiful tour, a visit to the castle is definitely worth it! The Madenburg ruins are also highly recommended; there's a tavern with a good selection of drinks and good snacks. The weather was very changeable, and we got three rain showers 😅

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June 21, 2025,Annweiler Madenburg Slevogt Weg Trifels

There is a short bike trail on the route, maybe better to avoid it.

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July 1, 2026,01.07.26 Ein Burgensteig Weinstraße? - Auf jeden Fall eine handvoll Burgen

Hike duration: approx. 8 hours 20 minutes (of which 1 hour Trifels Castle)
Moving time: approx. 4 hours 20 minutes
Distance: 19.4 km

Is there a castle trail along the Palatinate Wine Route or in the Palatinate Forest? I haven't found one. But actually, one could also create a castle trail here, because the density of castles is very high. …

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October 9, 2022,Von Leinsweiler zur Madenburg

Did a great group hike near Landau in the Palatinate today.....
I have to say the journey was really worth it.
A great tour with beautiful weather

Pictures 1-7 belong at the end of the tour

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October 9, 2022,Leinsweiler -Slevogthof -Slevogtfelsen -Burgruine Neukastel - Blick Anebos, Münz, Trifels - Madenburg - Parkplatz Leinsweiler

Komoot just goes crazy with the altitude meters on my smartphone. I guess it was half of the altitude as indicated

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February 29, 2024,Burgruine Neukastel – Madenburg Runde von Eschbach

Only a larger hike in 2024 in beautiful spring weather. Nice, varied hike, unfortunately the castle tavern on the Madenburg was closed.

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Annweiler Castle Trail – Madenburg Castle Ruins loop from Annweiler am Trifels

Annweiler Castle Trail

Madenburg Castle Ruins

Rustic resting place "Hugge un Gugge"

View of Leinsweiler

Leinsweiler Town Hall with Old Village Fountain

Neukastel castle ruins (castle rock)

Neukastel Castle and View of the Rhine Plain

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