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Hellkirch Ruins – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Bundenbach

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Bundenbach

Hellkirch Ruins – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Bundenbach

Moderate

4.9

(636)

2,209

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Hellkirch Ruins – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Bundenbach

04:56

16.5km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.75 km

Celtic Settlement Altburg

Highlight • Historical Site

Celtic settlement Altburg
Opening hours:
Easter until 31st of October, daily from 11.00 - 16.00, without break
Guided tours several times a day.
Further information is available from the local community Bundenbach, Tel .: 06544 - 92 72
sgoerner.de/bundenbach/keltensiedlung.html

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4.76 km

View over the Hahnenbach Valley from the Sinsenbach slate spoil heap

Highlight • Viewpoint

Direct nsch the billboard comes a short tricky trail. Beware of the roots!

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5.24 km

Old Mine Tunnel in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park

Highlight • Structure

The mines are usually located off the hiking trail.
Watch out for heaps and old mining relics.

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6.06 km

Hellkirch Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A visit to this legendary little ruin is worthwhile. We even stopped here to rest and enjoy the beautiful view.

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10.0 km

Hahnenbach Tunnel

Highlight • Cave

A narrow tunnel, entering it is something special.

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10.7 km

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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 …

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11.6 km

Wild Hahnenbach

Highlight • River

For me, this dream loop is one of the most beautiful in the region. Diverse, informative and with many small and large sights, it is very exciting. Definitely worth the trip.

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14.4 km

Rock tunnel

Highlight • Cave

The path leads through two consecutive rock breakthroughs. But be careful, the headroom is very limited.

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.14 km

4.52 km

1.54 km

663 m

638 m

Surfaces

6.87 km

3.04 km

2.90 km

2.28 km

1.41 km

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Hellkirch Ruins – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Bundenbach

Celtic Settlement Altburg

View over the Hahnenbach Valley from the Sinsenbach slate spoil heap

Old Mine Tunnel in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park

Hellkirch Ruins

Hahnenbach Tunnel

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

Wild Hahnenbach

Rock tunnel

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