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Kiebitzstein Rock Arch – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Friedenfels

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Kiebitzstein Rock Arch – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Friedenfels

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Kiebitzstein Rock Arch – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Friedenfels

02:54

9.80km

290m

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: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Steinwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.99 km

Zimmerplatz hiking car park

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Good starting point for hikes, bike tours or a walking tour in the stone forest. There are around 10 parking spaces available, an overview map with a description of the …

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4.68 km

Signpost to the ruins in Steinwald Nature Park

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Very nice hiking trails in the Steinwald

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4.81 km

Kiebitzstein Rock Arch

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One of the most beautiful stone formations in the Steinwald, the ascent to Weißenstein via this path is a bit more demanding but definitely worthwhile.

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4.95 km

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

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From the plate you reach a path to the castle ruin Weissenstein. The descent is demanding and full of technical passages. But if you come there, you can enjoy a wonderful view on the castle ruins.

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9.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.46 km

1.37 km

861 m

119 m

Surfaces

5.30 km

4.02 km

396 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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Kiebitzstein Rock Arch – Weißenstein Castle Ruins loop from Friedenfels

Zimmerplatz hiking car park

Signpost to the ruins in Steinwald Nature Park

Kiebitzstein Rock Arch

Weißenstein Castle Ruins

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