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

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

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

00:45

2.62km

70m

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: June 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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28 m

Heimat Dream Loop trailhead parking

Highlight • Parking

One of several car parks as a starting point for the Heimat Dream Loop

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694 m

Castle well below the Koppenstein

Highlight • Historical Site

Bring your cell phone! There is 'augmented archeology' there!

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748 m

Koppenstein Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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822 m

Koppenstein Tower and Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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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857 m

Wackelstein (Balancing Rock)

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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880 m

Ape Head Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock reminiscent of a monkey's head

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1.36 km

Panorama Bench With View of Gemünden

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.45 km

Forest Trail Toward Koppenstein

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful, narrow path towards Koppenstein

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2.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.26 km

946 m

219 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.15 km

219 m

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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

Heimat Dream Loop trailhead parking

Castle well below the Koppenstein

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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