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Hahnenbach Tunnel – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Rhaunen

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Rhaunen

Hahnenbach Tunnel – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Rhaunen

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Hahnenbach Tunnel – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Rhaunen

02:37

22.5km

440m

Running

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

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

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7.96 km

Ascent to Hellkirch Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

You just have to treat yourself to the 30% incline

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9.44 km

Forellenteich

Lake

10.4 km

Hahnenbach Tunnel

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A narrow tunnel, entering it is something special.

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11.1 km

The Schmidtburg castle ruins are not only an impressive medieval building, but also an official campsite on the Soonwaldsteig trail. As the sun sets in the evening, you can choose a spot between the walls—provided you've registered in advance. You can register here: naheland.net/de/service/uebernachten/trekkingcamps.html#/unterkuenfte

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11.9 km

Footbridge over the Hahnenbach

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A very beautiful bridge made from renewable Douglas fir.

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12.6 km

Herrenberg Mine and Water Point 3

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A visitor mine showing underground work to mine slate. In addition, a nice place to rest.

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12.8 km

Entrance to the Altburg Celtic Settlement

Highlight • Historical Site

Between 1971 and 1974, a Late Iron Age Celtic hilltop castle was excavated at the Altburg near Bundenbach and partially reconstructed to its original state in the 1st century BC. Today, it can be visited as an open-air museum.

Further information and opening hours can be found here: museumsportal-rlp.de/museen/keltensiedlung-altburg.

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14.5 km

Course Split and Water Station 2 and 4

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Look forward to the 24km Trail at vatertagslauf.de

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19.4 km

Pensioners' Path at Wartenberg

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A wonderful trail on the southern slope

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22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

5.92 km

3.69 km

1.51 km

814 m

243 m

Surfaces

8.31 km

7.78 km

3.81 km

1.31 km

1.13 km

190 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Hahnenbach Tunnel – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Rhaunen

Ascent to Hellkirch Ruins

Hahnenbach Tunnel

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

Footbridge over the Hahnenbach

Herrenberg Mine and Water Point 3

Entrance to the Altburg Celtic Settlement

Course Split and Water Station 2 and 4

Pensioners' Path at Wartenberg

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