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Mill Pond – Rock glow loop from Sturzelbronn

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Mill Pond – Rock glow loop from Sturzelbronn

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4.9

(17)

86

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Mill Pond – Rock glow loop from Sturzelbronn

05:57

20.8km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald - Kernzone Hohe Halde

Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Quellbäche des Eppenbrunner Baches

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

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8.25 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

Idyllic little water… water lilies on top… invites you to linger

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11.1 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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11.2 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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11.3 km

Altschlossfelsen Sandstone Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

A magnificent play of colors on the whole tour... Unlimited amazement

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12.0 km

Altschlossfelsen — Southern Section

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rocks are only accessible on foot, e.g. from Eppenbrunn or nearby hiking parking lots.
An absolute natural spectacle and highlight.

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12.3 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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14.3 km

Border Trail with Historic Boundary Stones

Highlight • Trail

Nice section of the Grenzweg with narrow paths and lots of moss.

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15.8 km

Zollstockhütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful refuge, invites you to rest!

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20.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

7.65 km

816 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

4.83 km

4.12 km

545 m

172 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

12°C

60 %

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