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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

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Hahnenbach Tunnel – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Schneppenbach

Hiking trails & Routes

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Hahnenbach Tunnel – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Schneppenbach

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Hahnenbach Tunnel – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Schneppenbach

01:52

6.61km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

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1.08 km

Footbridge over the Hahnenbach

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It is not immediately apparent to the bridge that it was built from the trunk of a 100-year-old Douglas fir, as the passer-by sees only the steel stairs and railings …

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2

1.14 km

Old Mine Tunnel in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park

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

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2.03 km

Swing Bench by the Pond in Hahnenbachtal

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On the small, reed-gushed pond stands a swing bench on one side of the shore and on the other bank a wooden deckchair - the perfect place to rest and enjoy nature.

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2.96 km

Hahnenbach Tunnel

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A narrow tunnel, entering it is something special.

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3.62 km

Schmidtburg Campsite

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For a relatively small fee and prior registration with the mayor, you are allowed to camp on the castle grounds. Even a small campfire is permitted.

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3.65 km

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

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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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5.49 km

Former Slate Mine with Ruins

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One of the numerous caves.. Remains from the mining past

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5.68 km

View of Schmidtburg Castle

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From the bench you have a great view of the castle

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6.61 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

2.90 km

247 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

1.63 km

1.62 km

101 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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