Ruins of Nideck Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Wangenbourg - Place Forêt Domaniale de la Mossig
Ruins of Nideck Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Wangenbourg - Place Forêt Domaniale de la Mossig
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Ruins of Nideck Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Wangenbourg - Place Forêt Domaniale de la Mossig
05:31
17.2km
740m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 25, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Réserve biologique dirigée de Schneeberg-Baerenberg
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.09 km
Panorama
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Overnight stay possible
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4.10 km
Refuge du Schneekopf
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11/2021:
Good news: the hut is open again. Downstairs there is a large table, fireplace, …
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7.90 km
Ruins of Nideck Castle
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8.44 km
Forest trail near Château du Nideck
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9.16 km
Hirschfels Rock
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11.4 km
Nideck Waterfall
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11.7 km
Viewpoint above the Nideck Waterfall
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11.8 km
Climb to the top of the waterfall
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17.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.51 km
7.25 km
1.13 km
268 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.7 km
5.59 km
460 m
268 m
195 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (910 m)
Lowest point (360 m)
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Saturday 8 August
33°C
18°C
13 %
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Comments
From the increasingly narrow Nideck Gorge, after the waterfall, the route continues along fantastic mountain trails to two castle ruins; a climb is definitely worth it.
The route continues to the Schneeberg summit, where an interesting rocky plateau can be climbed. The return route, with repeated magnificent views, leads back to the castle …
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Many thanks to Patrick who posted this round in May and described it so fantastically that I had to borrow it immediately.
Narrow root paths, tons of thimbles, spicy pine scent, rocks and wide views 😍. In addition, the waterfall and a bit …
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Many thanks to Patrick Göser, who shared and aptly described them at the beginning of May 👍
Great trails and views in a great corner.
On the ascent to the Baerenberg we had to briefly leave the tour and scramble up the slope cross-country to avoid the …
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