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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Ruins of Bosselstein Castle – Tree Trunk Staircase loop from Idar-Oberstein

Hiking trails & Routes

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Ruins of Bosselstein Castle – Tree Trunk Staircase loop from Idar-Oberstein

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4.5

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46

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Ruins of Bosselstein Castle – Tree Trunk Staircase loop from Idar-Oberstein

01:41

5.41km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

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1

117 m

Fountain with Boy Statue at Oberstein Market Square

Highlight • Monument

Very nice to look at; an eye-catcher in the market square

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834 m

Ruins of Bosselstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The ruins of Bosselstein Castle are currently (6/2019) closed due to construction work!

First documented mention in 1187.
Bosselstein Castle has been falling apart since 1660.

UPDATE: 5/2022 - The …

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868 m

View of Idar-Oberstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful viewpoint from the Bosselstein ruins to the gemstone town

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4

1.52 km

Schlossweiher

Highlight • Lake

Very idyllic, with several rest areas.

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5

1.80 km

Nahe-Felsen-Weg Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

The high-altitude trail parking lot is located near the castle pond.
Here the dream loop "Nahe-Felsen-Weg" starts.

The driveway over the Schloßstraße is steep, narrow and long, so not suitable …

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6

2.37 km

Tree Trunk Staircase

Highlight • Structure

A beautiful detail of the path design: About a brought in staircase tree trunk a steep section is overcome.

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7

5.27 km

Zum Alten Goten

Highlight • Restaurant

The oldest half-timbered house on the Nahe now houses a traditional inn with spit roast from a beech fire. Service and taste are recommended.

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8

5.32 km

Country Inn Zur Post, Oberstein

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Built for generations !!!!!

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5.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.95 km

1.78 km

835 m

607 m

227 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

1.24 km

494 m

454 m

300 m

227 m

< 100 m

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