Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins – Five Castles Viewpoint loop from Modenbacherhof

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Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins – Five Castles Viewpoint loop from Modenbacherhof

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Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins – Five Castles Viewpoint loop from Modenbacherhof

01:09

9.58km

290m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.07 km

Three-Country Marker (Boundary Stone)

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Large crossroads between Landauer Hütte and Trifelsblickhütte. You can always find hikers here.

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5.17 km

Landau hut at the Zimmerbrunnen (PWV)

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Where the Landauer Hütte stands today, carpenters worked for the construction of Neuscharfeneck Castle in the 13th century. This is less than a kilometer away in a northwesterly direction. Later, …

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5.95 km

Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins

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Great castle ruin, where children can also go on a discovery tour. At the entrance a small donation box for the preservation of this beautiful ruin. Please note: The Neuscharfeneck castle ruin has been closed since 02.10.2019 due to dilapidation.

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7.36 km

Five Castles Viewpoint

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From the 5-castle view you can see the castles of Neu Scharfeneck, Ramburg, Trifels, Anebos and Scharfenberg.

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8.31 km

Trail to PWV Drei Buchen

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Short, crisp, sharp - cool

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8.42 km

Waldhaus Drei Buchen (Ramberg Forest House)

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Delicious food at reasonable prices.
There are enough seats outside.

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8.71 km

Free parking lot "Drei Buchen"

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Large and free parking lot - starting point for many hikes.

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9.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.20 km

1.16 km

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

4.43 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 18 October

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Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins – Five Castles Viewpoint loop from Modenbacherhof

Three-Country Marker (Boundary Stone)

Landau hut at the Zimmerbrunnen (PWV)

Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins

Five Castles Viewpoint

Trail to PWV Drei Buchen

Waldhaus Drei Buchen (Ramberg Forest House)

Free parking lot "Drei Buchen"

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