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Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Bad Kreuznach

Windesheim

Ruins of Layen Castle – Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim loop from Windesheim

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Bad Kreuznach

Windesheim

Ruins of Layen Castle – Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim loop from Windesheim

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Ruins of Layen Castle – Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim loop from Windesheim

01:26

22.0km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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5.65 km

Ruins of Layen Castle

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Layen Castle stands on a rocky ridge in the Trollbachtal. It was built before 1200 and mentioned in documents as "Veste Laiga". The ownership structure at that time is not …

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9.33 km

Romans Eck Viewpoint in Langenlonsheimer Löhrer Berg

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Romans Eck is a rest area with wonderful views of Langenlonsheim, Grolsheim and the Nahe.
The beautiful hut in the vineyards invites the hiker for a rest. The place is …

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14.9 km

Breitenfelser Hof Vineyard Path

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Very nice path with a short gravel section.

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15.7 km

Guldenbach Cycle Path Bridge

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Connecting bridge of the new Guldenbachach cycle path Langenlonsheim - Schweppenhausen

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16.0 km

Rock Hermitage Bretzenheim

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completely in the rock carved place of worship, only Felseneremitage north of the alps

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17.3 km

Campingpark Lindelgrund

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Very nice and quiet campsite. The Indian restaurant is fantastic. The owner sits down with the guest and quietly advises what one should know about the unknown cuisine. The owner …

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18.3 km

Guldental Ford

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Fun ford crossing - when it's open.

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20.0 km

Guldental Fountain

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The well is splashing again, it was "out of order" for some time, but repairs began in 2018

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22.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.16 km

6.17 km

5.65 km

726 m

298 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

6.01 km

1.09 km

397 m

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

19°C

12°C

61 %

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