Rabenkanzel Viewpoint loop from Simmertal

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Bad Kreuznach

Simmertal

Rabenkanzel Viewpoint loop from Simmertal

Moderate

4.8

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hikers

Rabenkanzel Viewpoint loop from Simmertal

03:17

11.5km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.44 km

Rest Area and Information Point at Simmerbach

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With rest bench and information boards

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2.37 km

Rabenkanzel Viewpoint

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The raven pulpit is a turret perched on a rock spur with a railing all around.
From here you have a good view of the Dhaun Castle opposite, which is …

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3.84 km

View of Kellenbachtal and Schloss Dhaun from Uhuwarte

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For me it is also the most beautiful vantage point in the rock garden.
The 200 extra meters from the main path are definitely worth it!

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4.30 km

Falkenstein Shelter with Views over the Kellenbach Valley

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Beautiful view of the Kellenbachtal

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5.70 km

View of Simmertal and the Apfelbach and Kellenbach Valleys

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At the edge of the forest above lush pastures, a relaxation lounger offers a wonderful view of the Apfelbachtal and Kellenbachtal near Simmertal and, further away, the Nahe valley.

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9.31 km

Former Simmern Riesling Vineyard – Lay/Hinterberg

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Until the 1950s, this area was still used for viticulture.
Location "Lay / Hinterberg".
On the further course of the route, many dry stone walls still bear witness to the former vineyard.

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.44 km

4.42 km

1.38 km

122 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

1.94 km

1.34 km

664 m

529 m

324 m

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

5°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

February 6, 2022,Aussicht auf Brauweiler – Aussicht auf Simmertal Runde von Martinstein

Defying the constant rain, we followed the slimmed-down "Vital Tour Felsengarten" today.
There are many alternative routes to walk in the area. Often we walk over small paths, I love it...
Lots of nice places to rest invite you to linger and offer great views. In addition, there are many vantage points with grandiose expanses in the rock garden...Rabenkanzel, Uhuwarte …

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