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Hohenbourg – Ruine Loewenstein Runde von Schönau (Pfalz)

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Hohenbourg – Ruine Loewenstein Runde von Schönau (Pfalz)

Kate and Chelly planned a hike

January 2, 2019

Hohenbourg – Ruine Loewenstein Runde von Schönau (Pfalz)

Hard

06:17

20.3km

3.2km/h

730m

720m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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3.39 km

Wegelnburg Castle Ruins

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The highest castle in the Palatinate, at 571 meters above sea level, is located right on the border with Alsace in France. It impresses with a very well-preserved upper castle …

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3.86 km

German-French border at Kaiser Wilhelm Stone

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Here you make a real border experience - the Schlossberg has two peaks - one on the German and one on the French side. The border runs over the saddle …

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4.23 km

Hohenbourg Castle

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Quite well preserved castle with a beautiful view of Fleckenstein Castle and, in the other direction, of Wegelnburg.

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4.54 km

Löwenstein Castle (also called Lindenschmitt and Löwenburg) was first mentioned in the 13th century. The castle was destroyed in 1386 due to robber barons and was probably not rebuilt.

A very beautiful ruin with a wonderful view from both platforms.

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5.57 km

Sentier des Roches (Felsenpfad)

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Breathtaking rock formations and steep paths overgrown with roots require a lot of sure-footedness and fitness. But the sight is worth every drop of sweat.

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13.9 km

Klingelfels

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Nice little rock, located right next to the parking lot so easy to get to. From the Klingenfels, it is still a relatively short distance to the Wasigenstein castle ruins.

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16.5 km

Blumenstein castle ruins

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The Blumenstein is a typical Wasgauer Felsenburg, which like many others was built in the 13th century. Stairs hewn into the rock lead all the way up to the plateau …

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20.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.65 km

5.19 km

3.62 km

3.19 km

362 m

259 m

Surfaces

8.35 km

4.79 km

4.32 km

1.60 km

721 m

259 m

231 m

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Hohenbourg – Ruine Loewenstein Runde von Schönau (Pfalz)

Wegelnburg Castle Ruins

German-French border at Kaiser Wilhelm Stone

Hohenbourg Castle

Château du Loewenstein

Sentier des Roches (Felsenpfad)

Klingelfels

Blumenstein castle ruins

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