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Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Bad Kreuznach

Königsau

Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Königsau

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Bad Kreuznach

Königsau

Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Königsau

Hard

4.8

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Königsau

03:34

11.8km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.02 km for 4 m

After 4.24 km for 544 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.11 km

Roter Stein (Between Henau and Königsau)

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Best reached from the path above. Take a picnic!

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4.32 km

Knochenbrecherpfad (Bone Breaker Trail)

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There's a reason why it's recommended to hike the "Heimat" dream loop clockwise, because then you'll have this section as a descent. This descent takes place over a long, steep scree slope.

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4.73 km

View of the Kellenbach Valley

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Not only the view into the quarry, but also the view into the Kellenbachtal is fantastic.

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5.57 km

Forest Trail Toward Koppenstein

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Beautiful, narrow path towards Koppenstein

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5.66 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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6.14 km

Ape Head Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock reminiscent of a monkey's head

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6.16 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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6.20 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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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

3.80 km

1.12 km

780 m

775 m

759 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

1.90 km

1.66 km

1.35 km

804 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

33°C

18°C

52 %

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Königsau

Roter Stein (Between Henau and Königsau)

Knochenbrecherpfad (Bone Breaker Trail)

View of the Kellenbach Valley

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