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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

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Quartzite Ridge Rock Trail – Shelter at Kreuzbuche loop from Herrstein-Rhaunen

Hiking trails & Routes

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Quartzite Ridge Rock Trail – Shelter at Kreuzbuche loop from Herrstein-Rhaunen

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Quartzite Ridge Rock Trail – Shelter at Kreuzbuche loop from Herrstein-Rhaunen

02:38

9.21km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Nationalpark Hunsrück-Hochwald

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.33 km

Mörschieder Burr Recreation Area

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Below the Rosselhalde Mörschieder Burr offers a recreational area several benches, a brick barbecue and a massive shelter.

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2.03 km

Small viewpoint on the Mörschieder Burr

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Away from the signs for the rock path, if you follow the Saar-Hunsrück-Steig instead, you will reach a small viewing platform from which you have a great view to the …

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2.03 km

Quartzite Ridge Rock Trail

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Very worthwhile section of the trail, mostly next to rocks.

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4

4.46 km

Wildenburg Castle

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The Wildenburg castle tower rises majestically between bare branches – covered in a light layer of snow, yet still and sublime. The stone staircase leading up seems almost frozen in …

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5

4.49 km

Wildenburg Observation Tower

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From up here you have a beautiful all-round view. The tower is always open. However, the operators would be very happy about a small donation at the bottom of the tower entrance.

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6

5.64 km

Forest trail in Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park

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The forest path impresses with picturesque nature, a pleasant atmosphere and well-maintained paths. Ideal for relaxing walks and nature experiences.

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6.18 km

Shelter at Kreuzbuche

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The beech tree that gave it its name no longer exists, but a refuge and a few resting benches at a crossroads below the Wildenburg.

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9.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

2.98 km

912 m

608 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

2.75 km

1.65 km

896 m

238 m

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Monday 11 May

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1°C

49 %

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