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Gleiszellen-Gleishorbach

Madenburg Castle Ruins – Landeck Castle loop from Klingenmünster

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Gleiszellen-Gleishorbach

Madenburg Castle Ruins – Landeck Castle loop from Klingenmünster

Moderate

4.5

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158

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Madenburg Castle Ruins – Landeck Castle loop from Klingenmünster

04:21

14.3km

510m

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 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Haardtrand - Am Klingbach

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.13 km

View of Landeck Castle

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On the way to the Nikolaus Chapel (or further towards Treutelskopf / Martinsturm) the view extends over the vineyards to Landeck Castle. Landeck Castle does not rise on a mountain …

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2.54 km

St. Nicholas Chapel, Klingenmünster

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Small chapel on the outskirts of Klingenmünster - unfortunately closed - will probably only open at lunchtime on the weekends.

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6.71 km

Madenburg Castle Ruins

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A jewel among the Palatinate castles. Well restored, with an excellent castle tavern and a view that can otherwise only be enjoyed from the Landeck. On clear days you can …

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11.0 km

View of Klingenmünster from the Panorama Trail

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Nice views from the panorama path to Klingenmünster.

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11.8 km

Landeck Castle

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Great view over the Rhine valley and delicious food at a beautiful medieval castle ruin.

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12.9 km

Steep, long stairway path

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Between Klingenmünster and Gleiszellen is this forest ascent path, elaborately constructed with sandstone steps, which slowly winds its way up the edge of the forest. About halfway along the path …

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13.2 km

Seating area with a great view of Klingenmünster

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The rest benches are no longer quite new, but the view of Klingenmünster, the Palatinate Forest and the Palatinate hill country is all the more beautiful!

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13.6 km

View of Landeck Castle

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Great castle complex, accessible and managed. Great view over the southern Palatinate and a nice place for a trip.

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

5.64 km

1.20 km

722 m

649 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

3.03 km

2.57 km

1.45 km

1.29 km

575 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

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Madenburg Castle Ruins – Landeck Castle loop from Klingenmünster

View of Landeck Castle

St. Nicholas Chapel, Klingenmünster

Madenburg Castle Ruins

View of Klingenmünster from the Panorama Trail

Landeck Castle

Steep, long stairway path

Seating area with a great view of Klingenmünster

View of Landeck Castle

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