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Hiking trail in a narrow stream valley – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gemünden

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Hiking trail in a narrow stream valley – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gemünden

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Hiking trail in a narrow stream valley – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gemünden

02:04

6.80km

240m

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

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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Start point

Bus stop

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397 m

Hiking trail in a narrow stream valley

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Parallel to the Burgweg, a path leads over stairs and bridges along a Simmerbach tributary in Gemünden. The vegetation was still very wild and romantic in 2018. The path was …

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1.47 km

Picnic Spot with View of Soonwald-Nahe

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Great picnic option on the way to the Koppenstein castle ruins.

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3.29 km

Koppenstein Shelter

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In winter, a trip to the Koppenstein is also worthwhile!

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3.36 km

Koppenstein Tower and Ruins

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The 16 meter high keep can be climbed via a narrow steel staircase. The ascent is rewarded with a 360-degree panoramic view of the Hunsrück plateau.

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3.40 km

Wackelstein (Balancing Rock)

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The rocking stone is a geological curiosity.

On the west side of the keep is the so-called "rocking stone". The huge quartzite rock seems to float on the narrow surface on the inclined plane.

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3.42 km

Ape Head Rock

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Beautiful rock reminiscent of a monkey's head

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3.90 km

Panorama Bench With View of Gemünden

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If you climb the Koppenstein from Gemünden, or follow the Traumrunde Heimat trail, you'll pass this relatively new panoramic bench. With a beautiful view down to Gemünden, it's perfect for …

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3.99 km

Forest Trail Toward Koppenstein

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Beautiful, narrow path towards Koppenstein

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6.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

1.73 km

647 m

375 m

138 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

753 m

341 m

270 m

227 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Hiking trail in a narrow stream valley – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gemünden

Hiking trail in a narrow stream valley

Picnic Spot with View of Soonwald-Nahe

Koppenstein Shelter

Koppenstein Tower and Ruins

Wackelstein (Balancing Rock)

Ape Head Rock

Panorama Bench With View of Gemünden

Forest Trail Toward Koppenstein

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