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Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Hellkirch Ruins loop from Bundenbach

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Bundenbach

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Hellkirch Ruins loop from Bundenbach

Hard

4.3

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Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Hellkirch Ruins loop from Bundenbach

05:40

19.9km

450m

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: April 5, 2026

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

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2.92 km

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The Schmidtburg castle ruins are not only an impressive medieval building, but also an official campsite on the Soonwaldsteig trail. As the sun sets in the evening, you can choose …

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2.96 km

Schmidtburg Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

For a relatively small fee and prior registration with the mayor, you are allowed to camp on the castle grounds. Even a small campfire is permitted.

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3.40 km

Bench with a view of Schmidtburg

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On the farm road leading from Schneppenbach to Schmidtburg, there are benches in several places with a great view of the Hahnenbach valley and the Schmidtburg. The sections are not …

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3.92 km

Viewpoint

14.4 km

Hellkirch Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A visit to this legendary little ruin is worthwhile. We even stopped here to rest and enjoy the beautiful view.

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15.2 km

Footbridge over the Hahnenbach

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It is not immediately apparent to the bridge that it was built from the trunk of a 100-year-old Douglas fir, as the passer-by sees only the steel stairs and railings …

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15.3 km

Old Mine Tunnel in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park

Highlight • Structure

The mines are usually located off the hiking trail.
Watch out for heaps and old mining relics.

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16.1 km

Swing Bench by the Pond in Hahnenbachtal

Highlight • Rest Area

On the small, reed-gushed pond stands a swing bench on one side of the shore and on the other bank a wooden deckchair - the perfect place to rest and enjoy nature.

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17.0 km

Hahnenbach Tunnel

Highlight • Cave

A narrow tunnel, entering it is something special.

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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

3.79 km

753 m

386 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

5.98 km

3.32 km

2.78 km

907 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Hellkirch Ruins loop from Bundenbach

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

Schmidtburg Campsite

Bench with a view of Schmidtburg

Hellkirch Ruins

Footbridge over the Hahnenbach

Old Mine Tunnel in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park

Swing Bench by the Pond in Hahnenbachtal

Hahnenbach Tunnel

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