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Hellkirch Ruins – View of the Schmidtburg loop from Bundenbach

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

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Bundenbach

Hellkirch Ruins – View of the Schmidtburg loop from Bundenbach

Moderate

4.9

(151)

541

hikers

Hellkirch Ruins – View of the Schmidtburg loop from Bundenbach

02:46

9.30km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

View over the Hahnenbach Valley from the Sinsenbach slate spoil heap

Highlight • Viewpoint

Direct nsch the billboard comes a short tricky trail. Beware of the roots!

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2.83 km

Old Mine Tunnel in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park

Highlight • Structure

The mines are usually located off the hiking trail.
Watch out for heaps and old mining relics.

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3.44 km

Hellkirch Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A visit to this legendary little ruin is worthwhile. We even stopped here to rest and enjoy the beautiful view.

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4.29 km

Footbridge over the Hahnenbach

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It is not immediately apparent to the bridge that it was built from the trunk of a 100-year-old Douglas fir, as the passer-by sees only the steel stairs and railings …

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6.96 km

View of Schmidtburg Castle

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From the bench you have a great view of the castle

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7.44 km

St. Barbara statue in the rock cave

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Beautiful Madonna figure in the rock

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7.57 km

View of Schmidtburg Castle ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the other side of the Hahnenbachtal you can see the ruins of Schmidtburg towering above the trees. Special highlight: You can officially and legally camp at the castle after registering in advance and paying a small fee.

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7.80 km

View of the Schmidtburg

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A very nice and varied tour that has a lot to offer and is also informative. For me one of the most beautiful routes.

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9.30 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

1.82 km

804 m

638 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

2.47 km

1.88 km

765 m

532 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

24°C

13°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

August 28, 2021,Wanderung 28.08.2021 17:47

A beautiful route, even in the rain. The start begins with a highlight, the Celtic village.

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May 25, 2024,🏰 Schmidtburg & Felsentunnel – Zeitreise zwischen Waldpfad und Burgruine

🛤 Silent traces of times gone by
Almost overgrown by the forest, these old railway tracks still tell of the days of working in the slate mines around Bundenbach. Here, mine cars once rolled through the gorge – today, the scenery seems like a forgotten place, quiet and mysterious.

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July 10, 2022,Traumschleife Hahnenbachtaltour🥾

Hahnenbachtal tour dream loop, today in cloudy weather, but partly with sun (at a temperature of about 20 degrees), it was nice weather.
It only went to a mine where unfortunately it was closed.
Then we went slowly in Hahnenbachtal where a beautiful. view and could enjoy nature!
Then we went up to the Schmidburg ruins and was surprised that …

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April 8, 2023,Hahnenbachtaltour, Herrstein-Rhaunen

A highly recommended tour. Super signposted and many sights. And the Hahnenbach almost always accompanies this wonderful tour.

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Hellkirch Ruins – View of the Schmidtburg loop from Bundenbach

View over the Hahnenbach Valley from the Sinsenbach slate spoil heap

Old Mine Tunnel in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park

Hellkirch Ruins

Footbridge over the Hahnenbach

View of Schmidtburg Castle

St. Barbara statue in the rock cave

View of Schmidtburg Castle ruins

View of the Schmidtburg

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