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Drachenfels Castle Ruins – Geierstein loop from Bruchweiler-Bärenbach

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Bruchweiler-Bärenbach

Drachenfels Castle Ruins – Geierstein loop from Bruchweiler-Bärenbach

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Drachenfels Castle Ruins – Geierstein loop from Bruchweiler-Bärenbach

04:26

15.0km

440m

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: April 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.08 km

View of Bruchweiler-Bärenbach from Schuhfels

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Right at the beginning of the tour, a tailor-made entry... view and distant views

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3.98 km

View of Drachenfels Castle Ruins

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Comfortable bench and a beautiful view, but the wind is beating around your ears! (So a hat makes sense)

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4.80 km

Jüngstbergkanzel Viewpoint

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Great viewpoint that is worth climbing

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5.49 km

Panoramic bench with a view of the Wasgau

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When it's free... go ahead and enjoy

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5.50 km

Rope-Assisted Climb on Förster Richard Engel Steig

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And you've already made a via ferrata out of the tour... rope insured...😜

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8.14 km

Drachenfels Castle is definitely worth a climb. A great experience, and not just because of the beautiful view. Exploring the structure of this castle is a real adventure, as it differs significantly from the usual castles.

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11.0 km

View of Drachenfels Castle Ruins

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Yes, exactly… what you see here you can reach on foot a few drops of sweat later

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12.5 km

Geierstein

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One of the numerous motifs that put a lot of stress on your memory card...😉... this rock formation is quite impressive

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15.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.69 km

4.14 km

1.15 km

623 m

377 m

Surfaces

9.17 km

1.94 km

1.22 km

1.06 km

758 m

716 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

31°C

16°C

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Drachenfels Castle Ruins – Geierstein loop from Bruchweiler-Bärenbach

View of Bruchweiler-Bärenbach from Schuhfels

View of Drachenfels Castle Ruins

Jüngstbergkanzel Viewpoint

Panoramic bench with a view of the Wasgau

Rope-Assisted Climb on Förster Richard Engel Steig