View of Montfort Castle – Montfort Castle Ruins loop from Hochstätten (Pfalz)

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View of Montfort Castle – Montfort Castle Ruins loop from Hochstätten (Pfalz)

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View of Montfort Castle – Montfort Castle Ruins loop from Hochstätten (Pfalz)

04:34

16.0km

360m

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: August 28, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.21 km

St. Maria Church

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The Church of St. Maria is a choir tower church built from red sandstone blocks.
Architects: Albert Boßlet, Landau and Karl Lochner, Ludwigshafen

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5.06 km

View of Hallgarten

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Here is a bench with a beautiful view of Hallgarten and the surrounding area.

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6.13 km

View of Montfort Castle

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The castle is beautiful and we had it to ourselves. Unfortunately there hasn't been any hospitality for a few years.

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6.70 km

Montfort Castle Ruins

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The castle was built around 1240 to monitor a nearby military road and has been named "von Montfort" since 1247. In the 15th century, the residents were temporarily robber barons. …

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13.8 km

View of Hochstätten and Fürfelder Höhe

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Beautiful view over Hochstätten up to the Foothills height

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14.1 km

Glickerberg Vineyard

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The Glickerberg near Hochstätten / Pfalz with a beautiful view. Further information, see picture

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14.6 km

Old Jewish Cemetery Hochstätten

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Old Jewish cemetery outside of Hochstätten / Pfalz. Further information, see picture

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15.3 km

Two-Arch Bridge over the Alsenz

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The two-arched bridge over the Alsenz and the filled mill race is made of sandstone and was built in the first half to the middle of the 19th century.
The …

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16.0 km

End point

Train Station

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