Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gehlweiler

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gehlweiler

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gehlweiler

02:48

8.53km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.69 km for 922 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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437 m

Film Set of 'Die Andere Heimat' in Gehlweiler

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Dream loop Heimat. Gehlweiler the film location for the film of the same name "Heimat". Interesting information about the filming and the conditions in the village. The hiking trail leads through the village

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2.68 km

Viewpoint "Alter Steinbruch" (View of Langenstein and Kellenbachtal)

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From the viewpoint "Alter Steinbruch" you not only have a beautiful view of the densely wooded Kellenbachtal, but also of the Langenstein rock formations, which rise on the other side …

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3.14 km

Knochenbrecherpfad (Bone Breaker Trail)

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There's a reason why it's recommended to hike the "Heimat" dream loop clockwise, because then you'll have this section as a descent. This descent takes place over a long, steep scree slope.

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3.56 km

View of the Kellenbach Valley

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Not only the view into the quarry, but also the view into the Kellenbachtal is fantastic.

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4.39 km

Forest Trail Toward Koppenstein

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Beautiful, narrow path towards Koppenstein

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4.97 km

Ape Head Rock

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Beautiful rock reminiscent of a monkey's head

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4.99 km

Wackelstein (Balancing Rock)

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The rocking stone is a geological curiosity.

On the west side of the keep is the so-called "rocking stone". The huge quartzite rock seems to float on the narrow surface on the inclined plane.

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