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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

02:05

7.52km

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: March 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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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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3.90 km

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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4.06 km

Altschlossfelsen Sandstone Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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4.75 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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4.82 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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4.94 km

Crocodile Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nature has the best highlights.

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5.07 km

Altschlossfelsen sandstone rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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7.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

2.17 km

984 m

688 m

Surfaces

5.80 km

1.05 km

623 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Monday 11 May

11°C

1°C

11 %

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Rocky section – Rock glow loop from Roppeviller

Rocky section

1976 Border Marker Between France and Germany

Rock glow

Altschlossfelsen Sandstone Formations

Altschlossfelsen — Southern Section

Old Castle Rocks

Crocodile Rock

Altschlossfelsen sandstone rock formation

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