Grenzau Castle – Bridge Trail to Brexbachtal loop from Hilgert

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Grenzau Castle – Bridge Trail to Brexbachtal loop from Hilgert

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Grenzau Castle – Bridge Trail to Brexbachtal loop from Hilgert

04:01

14.0km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.74 km

Grenzau Castle

Highlight • Castle

Impressive main tower and great location above the village of Grenzau. Check the opening times, otherwise you'll find the door locked.

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8.03 km

Bridge Trail to Brexbachtal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There are several small bridges here. However, these need to be repaired soon.

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8.26 km

Brexbach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

"... From Grenzau to Bendorf-Sayn the Brexbach meanders through the valley created by it. It covers a total distance of 18 km on the linear route of 6.5 km. the …

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9.36 km

Kaiserstuhl rock outcrop with bench

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice vantage point with a rustic, steep climb. The view rewards!

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9.38 km

Gorge Trail in the Brexbach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

A well-developed path leads into the romantic, narrow valley with the Brexbachtalbahn, which lingers in deep sleep.

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9.91 km

Schlossmühle (Oster’s Mill)

Highlight • Historical Site

At the foot of Grenzau Castle in the Brexbachtal lies the pretty estate of the Schlossmühle.

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10.3 km

Grenzau village center

Highlight • Settlement

Very nice little place with beautiful old half-timbered houses, a ruined castle, sculptures and information about the place and its history. Definitely worth a trip.

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10.4 km

Grenzau Castle

Highlight • Castle

from the small village of Grenzau you have a beautiful view of the castle, also in the beer garden, which always has cool drinks ready for hikers in the village.

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14.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

1.88 km

1.02 km

637 m

414 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

2.81 km

2.80 km

1.66 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

June 1, 2025,Nach dem ⛈️ kurz ins Brexbachtal

After the very mixed morning, I initially wanted to stay at home, but when the sun came out again in the late afternoon, I went for a short walk through the always beautiful Brexbachtal 😉

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