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Löwenstein Castle Ruins – Moschellandsburg Ruins loop from Alsenz

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Löwenstein Castle Ruins – Moschellandsburg Ruins loop from Alsenz

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Löwenstein Castle Ruins – Moschellandsburg Ruins loop from Alsenz

03:32

12.2km

300m

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 16, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.15 km

Löwenstein Castle Ruins

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The castle Löwenstein, also called Lewenstein, is the ruin of a medieval summit castle at 210 m above sea level. NN at Niedermoschel in Donnersbergkreis in Rhineland-Palatinate.
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5.92 km

Historic Center of Obermoschel

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With a good 1,100 inhabitants, Obermoschel is the smallest town in the Palatinate. There are a number of pretty half-timbered houses in the small pedestrian zone.

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7.05 km

Hohen Pforte Rock with View of Obermoschel

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Imposing rock formation with a beautiful view. Be careful, climb at your own risk

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7.32 km

Mine Entrance at Schloßberg

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Another barred tunnel entrance, as a silent witness to the mercury mining around the Schloßberg

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7.61 km

Moschellandsburg Ruins

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Great castle ruins. You can easily imagine how large and impressive this building once was. There is nice seating and views.

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7.84 km

Viewpoint and picnic area below Moschellandsburg

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Nice rest area below the Moschellandsburg direction Obermoschel with great views of the surrounding hills

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8.67 km

View of Moschellandsburg Castle Ruins

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This historic castle ruin is also interesting and easy to hike.

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11.5 km

Old Town Hall Alsenz with Local History Museum and North Palatinate Gallery

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The building, erected in 1578 with elaborately designed half-timbering, is one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in the North Palatinate

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12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.38 km

2.01 km

943 m

902 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

3.39 km

2.70 km

2.01 km

403 m

178 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

14°C

5°C

90 %

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Löwenstein Castle Ruins – Moschellandsburg Ruins loop from Alsenz

Löwenstein Castle Ruins

Historic Center of Obermoschel

Hohen Pforte Rock with View of Obermoschel

Mine Entrance at Schloßberg

Moschellandsburg Ruins

Viewpoint and picnic area below Moschellandsburg

View of Moschellandsburg Castle Ruins

Old Town Hall Alsenz with Local History Museum and North Palatinate Gallery

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