Orensfels Viewpoint – Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins loop from Albersweiler (Pfalz)

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Orensfels Viewpoint – Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins loop from Albersweiler (Pfalz)

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Orensfels Viewpoint – Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins loop from Albersweiler (Pfalz)

01:52

14.3km

480m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 21, 2026

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Haardtrand - Auf dem Schoeb

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

Haardtrand - Auf dem Schoeb

Nature Reserve

4.70 km

Orensfels Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perhaps one of the most beautiful, quiet and amazing places within many, many kilometers. You emerge from the forest, climb up the overhanging rocks and have a fantastic view and …

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5.09 km

Paragliding landing site with a view of the Palatinate Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you also have a beautiful view.

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6.35 km

Landau hut at the Zimmerbrunnen (PWV)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Where the Landauer Hütte stands today, carpenters worked for the construction of Neuscharfeneck Castle in the 13th century. This is less than a kilometer away in a northwesterly direction. Later, …

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7.04 km

Great castle ruin, where children can also go on a discovery tour. At the entrance a small donation box for the preservation of this beautiful ruin. Please note: The Neuscharfeneck castle ruin has been closed since 02.10.2019 due to dilapidation.

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8.86 km

Cherry Tree Hut

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Small but nice shelter.
Please heed the signs, especially regarding litter and keeping dogs on leashes.

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11.0 km

Singletrack to Ringelsberg

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Impressive single trail up to the Ringelsberghütte

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12.7 km

Rococo manor house in St. Johann

Highlight • Historical Site

The foundation stone for the castle was laid in 1764.
Since 1913 it has belonged to the Badische Anilin und Sodafabrik (BASF). After several renovations, it now serves as a study house and cannot be visited.

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