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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Bad Kreuznach

Schneppenbach

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Schmidtburg Campsite loop from Schneppenbach

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Bad Kreuznach

Schneppenbach

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Schmidtburg Campsite loop from Schneppenbach

Easy

4.9

(17)

hikers

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Schmidtburg Campsite loop from Schneppenbach

01:37

5.45km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

Bench with a view of Schmidtburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the farm road leading from Schneppenbach to Schmidtburg, there are benches in several places with a great view of the Hahnenbach valley and the Schmidtburg. The sections are not large, but the slope drops very steeply so that you can see deep into the valley. That's why you should be a little more careful at the edge ...

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2.51 km

Hahnenbach Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • River

At this point you can cross the Hahnenbach and break something off the classic route. The detour is definitely worth it. The water is also very shallow at this point and at the exit point it goes left to the water adventure path and right to Schmittburg.

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2.68 km

Footbridge over the Hahnenbach

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A very beautiful bridge made from renewable Douglas fir.

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2.80 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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Please only go official ways

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3.07 km

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The Schmidtburg castle ruins are not only an impressive medieval building, but also an official campsite on the Soonwaldsteig trail. As the sun sets in the evening, you can choose a spot between the walls—provided you've registered in advance. You can register here: naheland.net/de/service/uebernachten/trekkingcamps.html#/unterkuenfte

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3.10 km

Schmidtburg Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

For a relatively small fee and prior registration with the mayor, you are allowed to camp on the castle grounds. Even a small campfire is permitted.

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4.45 km

Schmidtburg Trailhead Parking

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Hikers' parking area with a shelter and picnic tables. The shelter was occupied by hornets.
You can park your car here and hike to Schmidtburg Castle.

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5.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.92 km

2.01 km

511 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.72 km

1.01 km

945 m

716 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 26 August

29°C

16°C

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Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Schmidtburg Campsite loop from Schneppenbach

Bench with a view of Schmidtburg

Hahnenbach Crossing

Footbridge over the Hahnenbach

Forest Trail in Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

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Schmidtburg Trailhead Parking

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