Altleiningen Castle Ruins – Neuleiningen Historic Village loop from Altleiningen

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Altleiningen

Altleiningen Castle Ruins – Neuleiningen Historic Village loop from Altleiningen

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Altleiningen Castle Ruins – Neuleiningen Historic Village loop from Altleiningen

04:16

15.4km

260m

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 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Haardtrand - Am Goldberg

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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802 m

Altleiningen Castle Ruins

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It's fascinating how a modern youth hostel has been integrated into this ruin. From below you would expect a completely dilapidated ruin. The large outdoor pool directly in front of …

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2.50 km

Leininger Rocks Trail

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A beautiful path through the interesting rocky landscape.

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5.12 km

View of Neuleiningen

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Picnic bench with table

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8.23 km

Neuleiningen Historic Village

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Neuleiningen is a nearly 800 years old castle village with about 900 inhabitants. The castle, visible from afar, was built in the first half of the 13th century. The story …

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8.45 km

Neuleiningen Castle

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The castle ruin Neuleiningen occupies a special position among the Palatine castles, as it was probably built due to influences from the Crusades or at least Western European models. Diving …

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8.53 km

St. Nicholas Pilgrimage Church (Wallfahrtskirche St. Nikolaus), Neuleiningen

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A medieval quarry stone building around 1500, the core of the nave probably from the 13th century (former castle chapel), the west tower moved out of the axis with a …

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8.66 km

Lion Fountain at Neuleiningen Market Square

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The market square is a small square with a market fountain and lions on the column that once held the barrel oak - the official calibration vessel. The lion, symbol …

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