Wachtenburg Castle Ruins – View of Wachtenburg loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

Wachtenburg Castle Ruins – View of Wachtenburg loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

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Wachtenburg Castle Ruins – View of Wachtenburg loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

01:53

6.30km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Haardtrand - Am Bechsteinkopf

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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173 m

Schloss Wachenheim Sparkling Wine Cellar

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Sparkling wine castle Wachenheim, here you can drink top sparkling wine at reasonable prices. There are also tarte flambée and other trifles when hunger comes.

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932 m

Stairs to Wachtenburg Castle

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Steep stairs, but the walk is definitely worth it.

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1.11 km

Picnic Area Below Wachtenburg Castle

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Rest area directly at the ruins of Wachtenburg.

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1.17 km

The Wachtenburg ruin is being volunteered by
"Friends of the Wachtenburg Ruins Conservation Association"
looked after and maintained by committed members in their free time.
Tasks and goals:
The most …

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1.32 km

View of Wachtenburg

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Great view of the Wachtenburg and the Rhine plain. On some days to Heidelberg or even to the northern Black Forest

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3.61 km

View of the quarry

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What a wonderfully enchanted basalt lake, absolutely recommendable 👏

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3.63 km

Basalt Lake (Nordbruch)

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From the path, the ballast quarry offers an impressive view of the lake that has formed there.
It is located on the Pechsteinkopf, which takes its name from the basalt …

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5.13 km

Bench with a view of the Rhine Plain

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If the weather is right, the view is breathtaking.

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6.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

1.36 km

1.05 km

107 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

1.17 km

1.16 km

866 m

255 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

7°C

4°C

37 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 26, 2022,Wander dich Glücklich - Tour 11

Father's Day Tour - from the Wachtenburg to the basalt lake

Stronghold and romantic lake

The symbol of the town of Wachenheim is the imposing Wachtenburg, a Salian castle from the 12th century, which can be seen from afar. The popular excursion destination is the starting point for a relaxed hike to the basalt lake, where you can relax on …

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March 19, 2026,An der Südlichen Weinstrasse🍷Wachenheim

I planned the castle 🏰 first today, so it was straight up the stairs 😬. But we 🐶😊 were up in no time and could enjoy the view 👀 🤩.
We continued steadily uphill past Waldschrebergärten into the beautiful pine forest 🌲🌲 up over the Pechsteinkopf ⛰️ and to the two Basalt lakes. I am amazed 😯 by the huge …

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June 16, 2024,🐕Rund um Wachenheim und Besuch der Wachtenburg🏰

Start in Wachenheim and through the vineyards with a view of the Wachtenburg. Past the basalt quarries, with a viewing platform and information boards. Continue to the Wachtenburg with its wonderful view of the Rhine plain 💚💚💚

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September 28, 2025,Wachtenburg und Basaltseen

Unfortunately, there was no view. The new platform at the lower basalt lake and the signs are quite nice. Unfortunately, the weather was rather unspectacular, although the lake in the deeply cut quarry certainly doesn't look like the Palatinate Forest! From picture 7, you can see Bad Dürkheim! Suddenly, the sun shone! We had Thai food and then the obligatory …

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