Rheingrafenstein Castle Ruins – Altenbaumburg Castle Ruins loop from Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg

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Rheingrafenstein Castle Ruins – Altenbaumburg Castle Ruins loop from Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg

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Rheingrafenstein Castle Ruins – Altenbaumburg Castle Ruins loop from Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg

03:34

12.1km

330m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.90 km

Rheingrafenstein Castle Ruins

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Mega panoramic view down into the Huttental, Bad Münster, the Rotenfels, the Kreuznacher forest ... An excursion is definitely worth it!
Enjoy the nature!

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1.90 km

View of Bad Münster am Stein and the Rheingrafenstein

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Bad Münster am Stein is beautifully situated between the Rotenfels and Rheingrafenstein mountains. The area surrounding Bad Münster is a fantastic hiking area.

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1.94 km

View of the Nahe River and Ebernburg Castle

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Beautifully situated ruins with a wonderful view of the Rotenfels and the Ebernburg.
Visitable all year round. No entry.

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4.12 km

View of Rheingrafenstein Castle

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Magnificent views on this tour. Every staircase to the Rheingrafenstein is worth it.

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4.67 km

View from Uhufels with picnic area

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From the starting point in Bad Münster at the LIDL car park, you can turn left towards Ruingrafenstein Ruins or right into the forest towards Altenbaumburg Ruins. I've already done both. The routes are easy to walk in both directions.

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5.19 km

Pine Forest Trail in Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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Very nice narrow path through a pine forest

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6.40 km

View from Altenbaumburg over the Alsenz Valley

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The Altenbaumburg lies high above the Alsenz valley. It is only a few kilometers to the Alsenz estuary near Bad Münster am Stein. Therefore you have a view of both …

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6.58 km

Altenbaumburg Castle Ruins

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A detour to Altenbaumburg is always worthwhile, whether as a lookout and relaxation point or as a meeting point for tours together. Incidentally, the "Eagle Owl Trail" branches off the …

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

5.71 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.97 km

1.80 km

135 m

133 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

16°C

8°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 19, 2021,Burgruinen Rheingrafenstein – Altenbaumburg

Two castle ruins that are well worth seeing, quiet and mostly narrow forest hiking trails, a nice stop - what more could you want ... 😉

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September 1, 2024,Burgruinen Rheingrafenstein – Altenbaumburg

After almost two years, I finally had time for this favorite hike again.

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July 23, 2023,Revival: Burgruine Rheingrafenstein 🏰– Blick zur Ebernburg Runde von Altenbamberg

Top tour 👍 Many small paths, castles, great views, places to stop...
From Altenbamberg, a serpentine path leads directly up to Altenbaumburg, which is managed in summer and offers a beautiful view of the valley. Here you can sit outside.
From there, the tour leads along small paths to the Rheingrafenstein castle ruins, always with a view of the Rotenfels …

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May 18, 2025,Burgruinen Rheingrafenstein – Altenbaumburg

By making a slight variation on this favorite hike, I discovered a new vantage point from which the Rheingrafenstein ruins are magnificently visible (see photos).

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December 19, 2021,Bad Münster - Affenfelsen - Altenbaumburg - Singletrails

The Lidl parking lot is more suitable for this tour than the public one here in the tour. That shortens the tour a bit.

You should be sure-footed and have good shoes.

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December 26, 2024,Rheingrafenstein – Altenbaumburg Runde von Freizeitpark Kuhberg

A beautiful little tour with a sporty challenge and the Rheingrafenstein castle ruins as the highlight. Most of the time you are on pretty single trails, which can be a bit muddy after rain. The circuit is somehow quite simple, but at the same time comfortably adventurous and offers many incredible views.

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March 10, 2024,#734 Wandertour Rheingrafenstein

After yesterday's almond hike near Deidesheim in the Palatinate and the night in the Mühltal hiking car park there, Nelly and I drove to Bad Münster, 97 kilometers away, as soon as we got up.

Like so many other tours, this tour has been in the to-do drawer for probably 1-2 years.

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April 15, 2022,🌞 Vitaltour Rheingrafenstein 🥰 🌞

I'm in love... with who? The question has to be different... in what 🙃?

Actually, I only had a bunch of highlights lined up on Komoot when I put together today's tour. On the way I noticed that I always followed the hiking trail sign for the "VITAL Tour" for about 11-12 km.

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