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Drachenhöhle – Drachenfels (Südfels, 571 m) Runde von Galgental

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Drachenhöhle – Drachenfels (Südfels, 571 m) Runde von Galgental

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May 22, 2022

Drachenhöhle – Drachenfels (Südfels, 571 m) Runde von Galgental

Moderate

03:46

12.5km

3.3km/h

380m

380m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2.86 km

Saupferch Parking Area

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Beautiful, large hiking car park with an informative hiking map.

About the name: The first "Saupferch" (on the site of the forest restaurant "Zur Saupferch") was in 1755, when shepherds …

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3.29 km

Drachenfels Circular Trail

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When we visited, the dragon wasn't at home. The cave was empty

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4.30 km

Westfels Shelter

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Please keep everything clean so that we can continue to use this shelter (nice shade in summer; protection from rain) for a long time to come!

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5.14 km

View from Westfels (Drachenfels)

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Wonderful view in the middle of the nature reserve around the Drachenfels. Unfortunately, the “summit cross”, which I was looking forward to as a photo motif, is no longer there. …

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5.33 km

Drachenfels Summit Plateau

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A break is appropriate here, hikers sit everywhere and enjoy this calm and peaceful height.

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5.78 km

Dragon’s Cave at Drachenfels

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The dragon cave under the south rock is about 20 meters wide and 15 meters deep and a bit difficult to find and reach. It was made accessible by the …

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5.96 km

South Rock Viewpoint, Drachenfels

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If you climb the Drachenfels, the highest elevation of the northern Palatinate Forest at 571m, you can expect many exciting discoveries:
Two viewing platforms (Westfels and Südfels) offer panoramic views …

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9.47 km

Forest restaurant Zum Saupferch (closed)

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Reopening since March 2024: Friendly service and delicious rustic Palatinate food.

Spontaneous guests are no problem, but during peak times it takes a while for the food to arrive (>30 …

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12.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.40 km

3.80 km

2.19 km

123 m

Surfaces

7.10 km

3.74 km

1.33 km

146 m

119 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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