Premium hiking over the sunken fairytale castle. The premium trail runs through beautiful forests in the west of Homburg from Schlossberg with the Vauban fortress to the English landscape garden around Karlsberg Castle.

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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295 m

Schlossberg Caves (Schlossberghöhlen, Homburg)

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The Schlossberg Caves are worth a visit. They are the largest Bundsandstein caves in Europe. Three floors are open to visitors. The caves can also be explored with a guided tour.

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4.66 km

Karlsberg Pond

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Very idyllic pond in the "Karlslust". For refreshment there is the Karlsberg spring and a Kneipp facility about 200 meters further up. Another ten minutes further up the ruins of …

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5.21 km

Orangerie Ruins at Karlsberg

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From here, a short detour to the Karlsbergweiher pond is also worthwhile (about ten minutes). Simply walk down the narrow path opposite. On the way to the Karlsbergweiher pond, you'll …

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5.35 km

Main Palace — Site of Karlsberg Palace

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Karlsberg Castle was built from 1776 to 1786 by Duke Charles II of Palatinate-Zweibrücken on the Karlsberg, then still Buchenberg. The ornate palace complex served the duke as a residence …

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7.80 km

Karlsberg Menagerie Ruins and Mohrenquelle

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Exotic animals were kept here at the time of Duke Karl-August. You can still imagine this very well from the stable ruins. The ruin of the bear's kennel lies in …

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7.96 km

Swan Ponds and Plunge Pool

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Very idyllic pond, which can not be reached directly by car ☻.
With children here a longer rest is recommended.

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10.2 km

Fisherman's Hut at Kirrberg Pond

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Beautifully situated idyllic pond on the edge of Kirrberg. 😃
In the fisherman's hut you can relax. The landlord here is very friendly and accommodating. 🤗 There is a small …

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10.3 km

Merburg Castle Ruins at the Malafels

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Ruin of a small castle. One can well imagine how this castle (see drawing) once looked. The Merburg is located in the immediate vicinity of the fish pond and the fisherman's hut

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11.5 km

Beautiful hidden rest area

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Here is a nice rest area with a table and 2 benches. A highlight for children is a little below to build a house. At this "construction site" has been working for 5 years.

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14.0 km

Hohenburg Castle Ruins (Homburg)

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A very large, well-preserved ruin. Everything is well signposted, making it very educational. The many walls, caves, and staircases are a great attraction, not just for children. The tour is free.

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14.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.89 km

4.69 km

1.88 km

396 m

243 m

Surfaces

9.53 km

3.12 km

731 m

211 m

188 m

181 m

142 m

Elevation

Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Saarpfalz-TouristikApril 21, 2021

Premium hiking over the sunken fairytale castle. The premium trail runs through beautiful forests in the west of Homburg from Schlossberg with the Vauban fortress to the English landscape garden around Karlsberg Castle.
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The route begins at the Vauban Fortress ruins high above Homburg, which even as a

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