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Rock glow – Altschlossfelsen Trail loop from Eppenbrunn

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Rock glow – Altschlossfelsen Trail loop from Eppenbrunn

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Rock glow – Altschlossfelsen Trail loop from Eppenbrunn

05:51

20.0km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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2.51 km

Altschlossfelsen rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is a scenic highlight. The rocks are worth seeing in terms of size, variety of shapes and color effect. A number of paths can be strolled between the rocks, …

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2.57 km

Rock glow

Highlight • Natural Monument

The famous Felsengühen (rock glow) at the Altschlossfelsen (Old Castle Rocks) can be admired here in April, about an hour before sunset. Provided the sun is shining from a cloudless sky.

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2.61 km

Altschlossfelsen Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Great hiking trail… no need to duck your head here…. And yet… look up

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3.77 km

Altschlossfelsen sandstone rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

A truly fantastic view to be enjoyed here in the late evening in silence and solitude.

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6.27 km

Birkenhöhle

Highlight • Cave

The birch cave is on the Reihpfad.
You can walk or crawl up to about 30 meters (with a flashlight). In front of it there are 4 simple benches ready to rest.

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9.24 km

Hilster Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

There is also a beautiful bike path towards France. Wide paths ....

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11.0 km

Mühlberg

Peak

13.9 km

View of Trulben from Krappenfelsen

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lookout pulpit of the Krappenfels is ideal for a rest. There are several benches, tables and a shelter here.
From here you have the most beautiful view over Trulben.

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16.1 km

Rock Shower (Rock Shower Cave)

Highlight • Cave

Just a short detour from the sand hare tour but worth it. A welcome way to cool off on hot days. It takes some time for the eye to get used to the darkness. Flashlight would be an advantage.

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

8.28 km

1.17 km

823 m

705 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

5.30 km

1.86 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Rock glow – Altschlossfelsen Trail loop from Eppenbrunn

Altschlossfelsen rock formation

Rock glow

Altschlossfelsen Trail

Altschlossfelsen sandstone rock formation

Birkenhöhle

Hilster Mill

View of Trulben from Krappenfelsen

Rock Shower (Rock Shower Cave)

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