Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gehlweiler

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gehlweiler

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Ape Head Rock – Wackelstein (Balancing Rock) loop from Gehlweiler

02:49

8.34km

280m

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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 646 m for 1.05 km

After 7.24 km for 463 m

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1.23 km

Knochenbrecherpfad (Bone Breaker Trail)

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There's a reason why it's recommended to hike the "Heimat" dream loop clockwise, because then you'll have this section as a descent. This descent takes place over a long, steep scree slope.

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1.64 km

View of the Kellenbach Valley

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Not only the view into the quarry, but also the view into the Kellenbachtal is fantastic.

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2.47 km

Forest Trail Toward Koppenstein

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Beautiful, narrow path towards Koppenstein

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2.58 km

Panorama Bench With View of Gemünden

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If you climb the Koppenstein from Gemünden, or follow the Traumrunde Heimat trail, you'll pass this relatively new panoramic bench. With a beautiful view down to Gemünden, it's perfect for …

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3.05 km

Ape Head Rock

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Beautiful rock reminiscent of a monkey's head

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3.07 km

Wackelstein (Balancing Rock)

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The rocking stone is a geological curiosity.

On the west side of the keep is the so-called "rocking stone". The huge quartzite rock seems to float on the narrow surface on the inclined plane.

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