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Lichtenberg Castle – View of Lichtenberg Castle loop from Kusel

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Lichtenberg Castle – View of Lichtenberg Castle loop from Kusel

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Lichtenberg Castle – View of Lichtenberg Castle loop from Kusel

03:39

12.7km

300m

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: June 14, 2026

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7.06 km

Bench With a View of the Palatinate Hills

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From here it is not far to Lichtenburg. Still a nice place to rest. :-)

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7.46 km

View of Lichtenberg Castle and the valley

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From here you have a first view of the Lichtenburg.

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8.13 km

Lichtenberg Castle – Tithe Barn & Palatinate Minstrels' Land Museum

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🎶 Tithe Barn & Musicians' Land Museum – A Sound of History

The unique Palatinate Musicians' Land Museum is located in the historic tithe barn of Lichtenberg Castle. It impressively tells the story of the itinerant musicians who once traveled from here to all over the world.

Tip: The exhibition combines a sense of home with a musical journey around the world – absolutely worth seeing!

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8.19 km

Lichtenberg Castle

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Thallichtenberg towers over one of the longest castle ruins in Germany. The remarkably well-preserved castle complex with youth hostel, restaurant as well as three museums invites you to explore. From the keep you have a fantastic view over the Palatinate mountains.

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8.27 km

Lichtenberg Castle Restaurant

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A stop here is definitely worth it. Delicious food 👍

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8.46 km

Preußensteig Trailhead at Burg Lichtenberg

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📍 Near Lichtenberg Castle

This is where the trail begins: an inconspicuous path, a small sign – and suddenly you're in the middle of a piece of East German history. The Preußensteig starts quietly but steeped in history. The first border markers aren't long in coming, the landscape opens up, and the feeling of "being on the move" quickly sets in.

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Be sure to take a moment at the start to get in the mood – the trail is long, but very rewarding. If you're planning the tour in stages, you can also start here and rejoin later.

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9.44 km

View of Lichtenberg Castle

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Nice view of the castle

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10.3 km

Picnic Area With View of Kusel

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Rest area on the Preußensteig with a beautiful view of Kusel

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.95 km

2.87 km

443 m

433 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

3.75 km

2.50 km

1.21 km

1.08 km

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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April 5, 2024,Preußensteig Runde 1 NP 🚶🦮💐🌳🌿🌊☀️💮🏰

Today we are starting a new, longer hiking trail with a few meters of elevation. I have divided the tour into a few rounds. It starts at the beautiful Lichtenberg Castle. And we are immediately following a section of the orchard path. There, in spring, the path leads down into the valley beneath blossoming trees, and I can always see …

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Lichtenberg Castle – View of Lichtenberg Castle loop from Kusel

Bench With a View of the Palatinate Hills

View of Lichtenberg Castle and the valley

Lichtenberg Castle – Tithe Barn & Palatinate Minstrels' Land Museum

Lichtenberg Castle

Lichtenberg Castle Restaurant

Preußensteig Trailhead at Burg Lichtenberg

View of Lichtenberg Castle

Picnic Area With View of Kusel

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