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Dragon’s Cave at Drachenfels – South Rock Viewpoint, Drachenfels loop from Auf der Steig

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Palatinate

Dragon’s Cave at Drachenfels – South Rock Viewpoint, Drachenfels loop from Auf der Steig

Hard

5.0

(2)

runners

Dragon’s Cave at Drachenfels – South Rock Viewpoint, Drachenfels loop from Auf der Steig

02:14

18.5km

520m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Drachenfels

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.07 km

At the Burnt Beech

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"At the burned beech", it is located at 367 m above sea level, there are various markings of the Palatine Forest Association. From here you either go to Weidenthal, Friedrichsbrunnen, …

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8.62 km

Dragon’s Cave at Drachenfels

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The dragon cave under the south rock is about 20 meters wide and 15 meters deep and a bit difficult to find and reach. It was made accessible by the …

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8.83 km

South Rock Viewpoint, Drachenfels

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If you climb the Drachenfels, the highest elevation of the northern Palatinate Forest at 571m, you can expect many exciting discoveries:
Two viewing platforms (Westfels and Südfels) offer panoramic views …

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9.13 km

Small cave at Drachenfels

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9.42 km

Drachenfels Summit Plateau

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A break is appropriate here, hikers sit everywhere and enjoy this calm and peaceful height.

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9.63 km

View from Westfels (Drachenfels)

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Wonderful view in the middle of the nature reserve around the Drachenfels. Unfortunately, the “summit cross”, which I was looking forward to as a photo motif, is no longer there. …

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11.7 km

Forest restaurant Zum Saupferch (closed)

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Reopening since March 2024: Friendly service and delicious rustic Palatinate food.

Spontaneous guests are no problem, but during peak times it takes a while for the food to arrive (>30 …

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15.6 km

Forsthaus Isenach Entrance

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There is also a parking lot directly at the hut

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18.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

4.63 km

574 m

371 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

2.94 km

2.48 km

868 m

555 m

253 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

26°C

14°C

51 %

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Dragon’s Cave at Drachenfels – South Rock Viewpoint, Drachenfels loop from Auf der Steig

At the Burnt Beech

Dragon’s Cave at Drachenfels

South Rock Viewpoint, Drachenfels

Small cave at Drachenfels

Drachenfels Summit Plateau

View from Westfels (Drachenfels)

Forest restaurant Zum Saupferch (closed)

Forsthaus Isenach Entrance

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