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Waldeck Castle Ruins – St. Ägidius Chapel loop from Kemnath

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Waldeck Castle Ruins – St. Ägidius Chapel loop from Kemnath

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Waldeck Castle Ruins – St. Ägidius Chapel loop from Kemnath

02:56

10.5km

200m

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: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Steinwald

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1 m

Hans von Kößler Fountain

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The fountain is dedicated to the composer Hans von Koeßler, Waldeck's most famous son.

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215 m

Historic Market Square, Waldeck

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The market fountain was only redesigned after the town was incorporated into Kemnath. It shows the market coat of arms of Waldeck with a description. The year 1859 is engraved …

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236 m

Gasthof Goldener Engel

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A restaurant with a long tradition, located at the foot of the Schlossberg. The 20,000 square meter sustainable family business with its own energy supply offers classic Upper Palatinate and …

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596 m

Old Cemetery Waldeck

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The old cemetery in Waldeck has a quiet and special atmosphere. The old, partly mossy gravestones are really interesting if you look at them closely. There is a remarkable story …

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658 m

Parking Area at Waldeck Castle Ruins

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free parking below the castle ruins

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880 m

Old Cellar Vault at Waldeck Castle Ruins

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The cellars are being renovated and then released to the public. Please move in, as the ceilings are very low ...

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1.22 km

Waldeck Castle Ruins

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The Waldecker Schlossberg bears the remains of a castle that is one of the oldest in the Upper Palatinate. It was first mentioned in documents in 1124. In 1794, a …

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1.33 km

St. Ägidius Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The castle chapel of St. Ägidius was the first parish church in Waldeck and dates back to the 12th century. During a restoration in the 1980s, it was made recognizable …

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

2.83 km

2.56 km

714 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

2.24 km

1.65 km

1.20 km

758 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Waldeck Castle Ruins – St. Ägidius Chapel loop from Kemnath

Hans von Kößler Fountain

Historic Market Square, Waldeck

Gasthof Goldener Engel

Old Cemetery Waldeck

Parking Area at Waldeck Castle Ruins

Old Cellar Vault at Waldeck Castle Ruins

Waldeck Castle Ruins

St. Ägidius Chapel

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