Rocky section – Rock glow loop from Roppeviller

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Rocky section – Rock glow loop from Roppeviller

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Rocky section – Rock glow loop from Roppeviller

02:06

7.54km

140m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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610 m

Rocky section

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the eye-catchers on your tour

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2.03 km

1976 Border Marker Between France and Germany

Highlight • Monument

Well… a new stone in the forest.. 😊

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3.91 km

„Altes Schloss“(Rock Glow)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The famous Felsengühen (rock glow) at the Altschlossfelsen (Old Castle Rocks) can be admired here in April, about an hour before sunset. Provided the sun is shining from a cloudless sky.

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4.08 km

Altschlossfelsen Sandstone Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

A magnificent play of colors on the whole tour... Unlimited amazement

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4.76 km

Altschlossfelsen — Southern Section

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rocks are only accessible on foot, e.g. from Eppenbrunn or nearby hiking parking lots.
An absolute natural spectacle and highlight.

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4.83 km

Old Castle Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Depending on the light and time... a real feast for the eyes... but you will often share this impression with other hikers...🥴

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4.95 km

Crocodile Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nature has the best highlights.

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5.08 km

Altschlossfelsen (Southwest Section)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A truly fantastic view to be enjoyed here in the late evening in silence and solitude.

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7.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

2.21 km

984 m

688 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

1.05 km

623 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

5°C

25 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

September 1, 2024,Die Felsen von Altschlossfelsen - Rundwanderung ab Roppeviller

So my dear people, today I was heading towards the border, that is to say France, near the Altschlossfelsen. You can go there again and again, it's really beautiful there. Today the French were in the majority, it was probably too hot for the Alemanni.

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September 16, 2022,Wanderung nach Altschlossfelsen von Roppeville

Today I planned a short form of the Altschlossfelsen hike, from France (thanks Kauai for the tip!) to enable my wife to go along. We also had a guest from the Swabian Alb with us, he was thrilled.
You can take endless pictures here, since I've been here before, I've limited the number a bit.

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August 12, 2024,Les rochers d'Altschlossfelsen - boucle depuis Roppeviller

The walk between the church and the start of the Helmut Kohl trail is unnecessary. Parking at the Colorado parking lot at the start of the trail is a good idea (this does not prevent you from visiting the church)

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