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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Bad Kreuznach
Bad Kreuznach
Hochstetten-Dhaun

Dhaun Castle – Dhaun Public Observatory loop from Brauweiler

Easy

3.7

(3)

17

hikers

Dhaun Castle – Dhaun Public Observatory loop from Brauweiler

01:51

6.33km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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36 m

Dhaun Castle

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Great layout of Schloss Dhaun, whose walls are freely accessible. The cellar dungeons over several floors, which can be accessed in a stooped position, are funny. There is also a …

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522 m

Dhaun Public Observatory

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The public observatory, built in 1969 by Zweckverband Schloss Dhaun, offers interested visitors excellent astronomical observation possibilities away from the light-polluted cities. It is operated by the members of the …

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2.76 km

Hiking car park, rest area and bus stop with information boards

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2.98 km

Backes Community St. Johannisberg

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Bakery opposite St. Johannisberg 10, probably from the second half of the 19th century

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3.08 km

Free access, no entry.
Railing made of glass, floor at the outer end made of grating with an unobstructed view into the depths, otherwise opaque.
Great view of Hellberg and far into the Nahe valley.

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5.77 km

View of the Nahe Valley

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On a relaxation lounger you can enjoy the view of the Nahe valley.
In addition, a rest bench is also available.

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5.91 km

Nice rest area with a large table and a beautiful view!

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6.11 km

Wonderful distant view and - for us - looking back at Dhaun Castle from above

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6.33 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.42 km

1.86 km

656 m

388 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

1.69 km

399 m

227 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

80 %

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