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Petit-Arnsberg Castle – Peace Cross on the Maimont loop from Obersteinbach

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Petit-Arnsberg Castle – Peace Cross on the Maimont loop from Obersteinbach

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Petit-Arnsberg Castle – Peace Cross on the Maimont loop from Obersteinbach

03:24

10.3km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.25 km

Lookout Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Through the "eye" of the Wachtfelsen you have a good view of Obersteinbach and the surrounding area. That's where the name comes from ...
At the same time he is named after a restaurant in town.

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1.85 km

Petit-Arnsberg Castle

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The Château du PETIT ARNSBOURG was first mentioned in 1335 when the von Wasigenstein brothers received the castle from the Weißenburg Abbey as a fief. At that time it served …

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2.08 km

Wolfsfelsen Rock

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Steep rock face just before the Petit Arnsbourg. Certainly a top location for climbers, but currently closed (mid-April) because of the breeding season of the kestrels!

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5.54 km

Long rock formation "Altes Heer"

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Here a beautiful and narrow path goes along the long rock formation "Altes Heer".

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6.21 km

The Cross of Peace at Herberg

Highlight • Monument

In addition to the fantastic view, the Maimont is a place steeped in history, not least because of the Franco-German relations.
A fitting place for a peace cross and a …

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6.76 km

Maimont Summit and Celtic Ring Wall

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Here, in ancient times, the Celts were at home. The area is so overgrown that you hardly see anything from the ringwall. However, it is easy to see the sacrificial …

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7.69 km

Col du Maimont (with a nice rest bench)

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A lovely spot for a short rest at the junction of several hiking trails. It offers a beautiful view of the village in the valley and the wooded mountain peaks.

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9.70 km

Holloway to Petit Arnsberg Ruins

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Beautiful ravine on the way to the Petit Arnsberg ruins

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

3.33 km

2.41 km

564 m

186 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

3.05 km

685 m

665 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Petit-Arnsberg Castle – Peace Cross on the Maimont loop from Obersteinbach

Lookout Rock

Petit-Arnsberg Castle

Wolfsfelsen Rock

Long rock formation "Altes Heer"

The Cross of Peace at Herberg

Maimont Summit and Celtic Ring Wall

Col du Maimont (with a nice rest bench)

Holloway to Petit Arnsberg Ruins

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