Hartelstein Castle Ruins – Vlierbachtal Valley loop from Schwirzheim

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm

Schwirzheim

Hartelstein Castle Ruins – Vlierbachtal Valley loop from Schwirzheim

Moderate

4.9

(23)

hikers

Hartelstein Castle Ruins – Vlierbachtal Valley loop from Schwirzheim

02:14

8.21km

120m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

395 m

Vlierbachtal Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Very nice section of the route in the Vlierbachtal near Schwirzheim

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Tip by

8.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.52 km

514 m

189 m

Surfaces

1.98 km

1.90 km

1.79 km

1.54 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

9°C

5°C

86 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

October 16, 2023,Burgruine Hartelstein – Vlierbachtal Runde von Schwirzheim

Nice hike. The path around the castle ruins, of which there really isn't much left, is passable in dry weather. Sure-footedness required. The path through the Vlierbachtal back to Schwirzheim is fantastic.

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April 10, 2025,Frühlingsrunde zwischen Schwirzheim und Oos

The weather is fantastic, so we've decided to take a leisurely walk near Schwirzheim. The small hill there has always caught our eye... today we're going to "conquer" it 😂😉 We park at the edge of a field path and immediately spot the sign "to the castle ruins" (we hadn't heard of them before). There's a small information panel on …

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December 4, 2021,Von Oos nach Schwirzheim mit Burgruine Hartelstein

Since one of us already got the booster vaccination yesterday, today a relaxed tour near a castle ruin that we have not yet climbed - can't be at all! ..
Mystical fog and that's where the ruin was hidden. We had to climb a little to scout out some of the rest. In Schwirzheim, dear Leo gave us a few …

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