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Ruins of Nideck Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Château du Nideck (Ober-Nideck)

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Ruins of Nideck Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Château du Nideck (Ober-Nideck)

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Ruins of Nideck Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Château du Nideck (Ober-Nideck)

02:59

9.67km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Parking

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658 m

Château du Nideck

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A ruin from the 14th century with a fantastic view

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Impressive view over the almost endless forests of the upper Bruchetal from the upper castle. The castle is five kilometers northwest of Oberhaslach at an altitude of 550 meters on the slope of the Bärenberg on a steep rhyolite rock above the Haseltal. Immediately below is the 25 meter high Nidecker waterfall (Cascade du Nideck).

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Viewpoint above the Nideck Waterfall

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From the top of the Nideck waterfall, the belvedere perched 25 meters high offers you a breathtaking view of the mountains of the Hasel valley.

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2.17 km

Climb to the top of the waterfall

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The path leads from the foot of the waterfall up to its top via numerous stairs... from there you can continue hiking to the Nideck castle ruins

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Nideck Waterfall

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At a height of 534 meters and south of the ruins of Nideck Castle, the waterfall falls from a wall of volcanic rock. The 25 meter high waterfall is embedded in a perfectly preserved nature.

Extensive walking and hiking trails are available to visitors here, which offer freshness and shade, especially in summer. The legend of the giants of Nideck Castle gives the place a special atmosphere, which is further enhanced by the wilderness and the forest.
The mountaintop itself offers exceptional views of the Bruche Valley. Extra paths have been laid out for easy access to the waterfall.

Even if the waterfall mutates into a small trickle in summer, the charm and attraction of this romantic place remains unchanged.

Access: RD 218, hiking trail opposite the "Maison forestière du Nideck"

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Nideck Inn

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The inn is ideally located near the Nideck waterfall and its castles. It is located on the GR 53 and at the start of many local trails.
Once the door is pushed open, you immerse yourself in a warm and authentic atmosphere with beautiful mountain decoration.
Depending on the day, you can taste the region's cheese specialties, tartes flambées, quiches, or even peasant boards...
The inn also serves as a guesthouse.

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5.94 km

Gensbourg Chapel

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Magnificent nature reserve, please respect the places, thank you in advance for their inhabitants

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9.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

3.76 km

1.05 km

617 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

3.23 km

1.11 km

799 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Ruins of Nideck Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Château du Nideck (Ober-Nideck)

View of the Nideck Forest

Château du Nideck