View of Wachtenburg – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

View of Wachtenburg – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

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View of Wachtenburg – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

01:27

4.75km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Haardtrand - Am Bechsteinkopf

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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22 m

St. Georg Church (Wachenheim an der Weinstraße)

Highlight • Religious Site

Due to its eventful history, St. George's Church does not follow a uniform architectural style. As a result of the Reformation, the church became a simultaneous church in 1707. The …

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705 m

View of Wachtenburg Castle from the Pfälzer Mandelpfad

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Wachtenburg

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1.09 km

Bench with a view of the Rhine Plain

Highlight • Viewpoint

If the weather is right, the view is breathtaking.

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1.34 km

Thomas' Forest Wine Tavern

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great cuisine with local suppliers - based on the Palatinate, interpreted according to the season! Very good value for money!

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3.67 km

View of Wachtenburg

Highlight • Castle

Great view of the Wachtenburg and the Rhine plain. On some days to Heidelberg or even to the northern Black Forest

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3.83 km

The Wachtenburg ruin is being volunteered by
"Friends of the Wachtenburg Ruins Conservation Association"
looked after and maintained by committed members in their free time.
Tasks and goals:
The most …

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3.89 km

Picnic Area Below Wachtenburg Castle

Highlight • Rest Area

Rest area directly at the ruins of Wachtenburg.

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4.06 km

Stairs to Wachtenburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Steep stairs, but the walk is definitely worth it.

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4.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

1.36 km

418 m

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.62 km

1.08 km

1.07 km

631 m

252 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 28 October

12°C

3°C

0 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

December 31, 2023,Blick über die Rheinebene – Wachtenburg Runde von Wachenheim

“Stress night” is coming up for the furry friend. So today we're going out into the forest again to provide some distraction, balance and hopefully a bit of tiredness.
At least we didn't get a drop of rain. This is how 2024 can start. I wish all hiking and cycling friends a happy new year, of course only in the …

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