Falkenstein am Donnersberg – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Falkenstein

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate

Falkenstein am Donnersberg – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Falkenstein

Easy

4.7

(22)

hikers

Falkenstein am Donnersberg – View of Falkenstein Castle loop from Falkenstein

00:59

3.10km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

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Schelmenkopf - Falkenstein

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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230 m

Falkensteiner Hof

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Nice refreshments with great views on the garden terrace.

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459 m

View of Falkensteiner Valley from Falkensteiner Hof

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Here you have a unique view of the Falkensteiner Valley

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459 m

Schelmenkopf–Falkenstein Nature Reserve

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What a phenomenal view… it makes the heart sing!

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728 m

Viewpoint with Bench in Schelmenkopf-Falkenstein Nature Reserve

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Stunning views and pure tranquility... a great place for a break.

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1.81 km

Falkenstein am Donnersberg

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Small village below the ruin. Nice well-kept cottage in a great environment.

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2.06 km

Protestant Bell Tower, Falkenstein

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Near the cemetery on a hill south of the village: Protestant bell tower; Sandstone block construction with pointed helmet, 1886, architect Julius Huth, Kaiserslautern;

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2.10 km

View of Falkenstein Castle

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Again and again you have great views of the ruins of Falkenstein Castle

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3.06 km

Falkenstein Hiking Car Park

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Lots of space to park and start the hike

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3.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.29 km

1.02 km

604 m

186 m

Surfaces

1.13 km

572 m

510 m

368 m

284 m

229 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

5°C

83 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

April 26, 2023,Blick auf Burg Falkenstein – Burgruine Falkenstein Runde von Marienthal (Pfalz)

After 14 days KH again made an easy short tour at Falkenstein. Actually wanted to look at the many pasque flowers, but unfortunately it was a little too late, only a few were still in bloom. 🤷‍♂️🌲🌼🌻☀️👣👣

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September 24, 2023,Falkensteiner Runde

We went for a walk in the best biking weather. Through the nature reserve and past the church tower to Falkenstein Castle.
The first pictures are from the Falkensteiner Gorge, where we briefly walked up.
Due to a lack of alternatives, we concluded in Falkenstein, in the Goldcafe Enkenbach.

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