Wartenstein Castle – Kirn Dolomites loop from Kirn

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Kirn

Wartenstein Castle – Kirn Dolomites loop from Kirn

Hard

4.8

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hikers

Wartenstein Castle – Kirn Dolomites loop from Kirn

02:22

7.96km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.83 km for 189 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.90 km

Wartenstein Castle

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The Wartenstein Castle is idyllically situated on a slope above Kallenberg. The information center of the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park as well as the permanent exhibition "Forest and Nature", where not …

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3.61 km

Pond with benches in Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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Small pond in the forest. This is right at the fork in the road to Wartenstein / Oberhausen / Kallenfels Castle. There are also two benches to rest. Well, in …

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5.53 km

Kirn Dolomites

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Imposing rock formations rising out of the forest with summit cross. Some parts are easy to climb in dry weather, while others require climbing equipment. In wet weather very slippery (also the ways)!

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5.60 km

View of the Hunsrück Valley from Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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5.74 km

Bench With a View of Schloss Wartenstein

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This idyllic bench is located a little way back around the rocks and offers a fantastic view to Wartenstein Castle

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5.80 km

Kirn Dolomites

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7.15 km

View of Kirn

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7.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

1.99 km

1.84 km

875 m

187 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

2.26 km

1.36 km

792 m

755 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

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Comments

October 2, 2023,Kirner Dolomiten ab Kallenfels

After visiting the large clothing market in Kirn, we start our last short hike up to the Kirn Dolomites, which you absolutely have to experience.
The climb from Kallenfels is extremely steep, my nose soon touches the ground. Komoot shows a ridiculous 19% gradient, it feels like it's more 😰 But it's worth it just because of the view and …

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