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Burgruine Drachenfels

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Burgruine Drachenfels

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May 17, 2020

Burgruine Drachenfels

Hard

06:40

27.5km

4.1km/h

840m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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814 m

Hasentisch rock formation and viewpoint

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Small but very beautiful rock with a great view. A rest bench stands under the game table which has a prominent hole in the rock.

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3.08 km

View of the Pferchfeldfelsen

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A magnificent rock massif, the peregrine falcons are currently breeding here.

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3.62 km

Gallows Rock

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To get to the two Galgenfelsen the Felsenwanderweg leaves the main path and you reach a small path to the rocks.

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4.59 km

Viewpoint eastern Löffelsberg

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Beautiful view over Busenberg and Schindhard on the Dahn Rockland.

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5.28 km

(Western) viewpoint Löffelsbergfelsen

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A rewarding ascent with a fantastic view and the rock gate on the way that crosses the lookout rock.

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6.67 km

Rock Trail Puhlsteine

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Great path on the ridge between Buhlstein and Puhlstein.

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6.90 km

Buhlsteine Rock Formations

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Along the Buhlsteinfelsen a nice narrow path leads along. During my visit, a larger group of climbers was working here.

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7.45 km

Southern Buhlsteinpfeiler

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Wonderful view of the Wasgau to Wegelnburg and the Vosges.

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10.2 km

Getrudiskapelle Busenberg

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Hidden and quiet, the chapel lies in the valley behind Erlenbach. Under the canopy, you can also find shelter from rain and sun.

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12.3 km

View of Drachenfels Castle ruins from the forest sofa

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During the hike from Buchkammerfels, also called Heidenkammer, downhill to the PWV-Drachenfelshütte, the hiker inevitably passes the Busenberger Waldsofa. Here you can enjoy a view of the Drachenfels as well …

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13.1 km

Schlüsselfels (Bench with a dream view)

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Great view from above! A head for heights helps here, then you can venture a little closer to the cliff.

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13.8 km

Book chambers at Heidenberg

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The Buchkammerfels is accessible from the mountain. After crossing a crevice, you can walk almost to the very top, from where you have a beautiful view, including views of Drachenfels Castle.

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15.2 km

Drachenfels Castle Ruins

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Drachenfels Castle is definitely worth a climb. A great experience, and not just because of the beautiful view. Exploring the structure of this castle is a real adventure, as it differs significantly from the usual castles.

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