Hohenbourg Castle – Frœnsbourg Castle loop from Schönau (Pfalz)

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Hohenbourg Castle – Frœnsbourg Castle loop from Schönau (Pfalz)

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Hohenbourg Castle – Frœnsbourg Castle loop from Schönau (Pfalz)

05:19

49.7km

1,460m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.5 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.80 km

Kuhnenkopf Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Be sure to also visit the nearby Wegelnburg! One of the hotspots in the Palatinate Forest with a fantastic view

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7.44 km

Hohenbourg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite well preserved castle with a beautiful view of Fleckenstein Castle and, in the other direction, of Wegelnburg.

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7.72 km

Château du Loewenstein

Highlight • Historical Site

Löwenstein Castle (also called Lindenschmitt and Löwenburg) was first mentioned in the 13th century. The castle was destroyed in 1386 due to robber barons and was probably not rebuilt.

A very beautiful ruin with a wonderful view from both platforms.

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14.6 km

Frœnsbourg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Foensburg Castle dates from the 13th century. After being demolished, the lords of Fleckenstein rebuilt it in the 15th century. This fortified castle is a so-called semi-troglodyte construction, and rests on two independent rocks, connected by a footbridge.

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21.9 km

View of Wasigenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice view of the French Northern Vosges

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24.2 km

Herberg

Peak

28.2 km

Col du Maimont

Mountain Pass

28.6 km

Klingelfels

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice little rock, located right next to the parking lot so easy to get to. From the Klingenfels, it is still a relatively short distance to the Wasigenstein castle ruins.

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29.4 km

Gypsy Rock (Rocher des Tziganes)

Highlight • Climb

There are only a few traces left that suggest a castle complex. The gypsy rock could have been an outpost of Wasigenstein Castle. In the 18th century, the rock probably served as a shelter for a band of gypsies. Climbing is a bit tricky over a steep ladder and a "slip through" - sure-footedness is essential in any case!

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31.0 km

Col de Hichtenbach

Mountain Pass

41.8 km

Krappenfels

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice viewpoint in the area. But be careful on the edge!

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49.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

7.97 km

5.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

15.1 km

8.46 km

6.64 km

974 m

329 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

8°C

6°C

54 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

December 28, 2023,Hohenburg (Elsass) – Château de Fleckenstein boucle au départ de Schönau (Pfalz)

A real tough tour with 1300 m of elevation gain and a good third of the tour in showers. I still had 30% battery left at the end, so proud 🤩💪

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October 8, 2023,Ruinen - Tour 🇫🇷/🇩🇪

In the best weather today, another ruin tour over to France with fantastic panoramic and panoramic views.
Start in Schönau.

Chateau de Froensburg - adventurous climb over an already rotten and shaky hill
Wooden stairs 🤔
Chateau de Fleckenstein - one of the most beautiful ruins on the tour, entry costs €5
Chateau de Loewenstein
Chateau de Hohenbourg
and the …

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October 8, 2023,Chateau Fleckenstein, Wenglnburg mit Abriss des Schaltauges und ,Schaltwerk 🙈🙈

The tour today was the highlight tour after all😍.
A few trails from highlight to highlight
Fleckenstein Castle was definitely worth the price of admission. What a castle. The Hohenburg was the highlight in terms of views. ❤️😍, as well as the beautiful Wenglnburg.
We were all amazed. 👌.
Thanks to @SvenSvenson who guided the tour
@Marco 🌲 @groechter @Niq …

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March 4, 2025,Burgen Tour zu unseren Nachbarn 🇨🇵

Today we went to our neighbors in 🇨🇵.
Beautiful ruins, castles and definitely cool trails.
A successful day of vacation👌👌