Spießweiher – Altschlossfelsen loop from Eppenbrunn

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Spießweiher – Altschlossfelsen loop from Eppenbrunn

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Spießweiher – Altschlossfelsen loop from Eppenbrunn

01:40

6.06km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Quellbäche des Eppenbrunner Baches

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

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1.15 km

Spießweiher

Highlight • Lake

Offers itself as an ideal starting point to the Altschloßfelsen, from German side. The entrance to the Altschloß path is just under 1.5 km away from the last parking lot.

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2.75 km

Ascent to the Altschlossfelsen

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Here you are on the fast track to the rock

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2.96 km

Altschlossfelsen (Northeast section)

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is a scenic highlight. The rocks are worth seeing in terms of size, variety of shapes and color effect. A number of paths can be strolled between the rocks, …

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2.97 km

Altschlossfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Altschlossfelsen are a group of rocks made of Buntsandstein in the Palatinate Forest on the border with France and are the largest rock formation in the Palatinate

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3.04 km

„Altes Schloss“(Rock Glow)

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The famous Felsengühen (rock glow) at the Altschlossfelsen (Old Castle Rocks) can be admired here in April, about an hour before sunset. Provided the sun is shining from a cloudless sky.

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3.31 km

Altschlosspfad Trail to Felsenschloss

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Some challenging pushing sections in both directions. It's easier to ride towards Altschlossfelsen.

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6.06 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.24 km

795 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.54 km

500 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 October

11°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

April 8, 2024,Altschlossfelsen mit kleinem Komoot Treffen

Instead of seeing the famous rock glow, there was a very nice meeting with, among others, @Kauai thank you very much for the lovely evening and the great conversations, I think we will definitely meet again 😉

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April 7, 2025,Felsenglühen Altschlossfelsen 🔥

The Rock Glow at the famous spot on the Altschloss rocks is an experience and a must-see every April. Last year, the Rock Glow was canceled due to the Sahara sand and heavy clouds, but this year it has been admired again in the last few days.
The best time begins in early April and ends in late April, sometimes …

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July 19, 2024,Altschlossfelsen

Parking lot after or before the lake. The path is very easy to walk. It gets a bit more strenuous at the rocks

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April 8, 2024,Altschlossfelsen ohne Felsenglühen dafür mit netter Begleitung

According to the weather forecast, it should be sunny today and therefore provide good conditions for the rock glow. Unfortunately, the Sahara sand spoiled our plans.

According to the weather forecast, there will be no nice sunny spell for the next 2 weeks and after that it will probably not be possible anymore, as the trees are already starting to …

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April 7, 2025,Wanderung Felsenglühen

Thank you very much, Klaus, it was a lovely evening, and the weather was much better than last year! It's just a shame there were still some light clouds 👌😊

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April 16, 2022,Felsenglühen Altschlossfelsen 🔥

For 2 weeks I've been waiting for an evening without clouds with sunshine. Today it was finally time 😍

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February 10, 2023,Altschlossfelsen light 😊❤️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

My daughter, who is finally visiting from the USA again, wanted to go hiking today. 🥾🥰😄 The tour was supposed to be short, with few meters in altitude and many highlights, so my choice fell smoothly on the Altschlossfelsen. We ran the shortest variant from the Spießweiher hiking car park and the same route back. 😉😁🤩😍 Today with icicles and …

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