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Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Kaiserslautern

Frankenstein

Ascent to Frankenstein Castle – Weitblick Viewpoint loop from Frankenstein (Pfalz)

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Kaiserslautern

Frankenstein

Ascent to Frankenstein Castle – Weitblick Viewpoint loop from Frankenstein (Pfalz)

Hard

4.2

(17)

hikers

Ascent to Frankenstein Castle – Weitblick Viewpoint loop from Frankenstein (Pfalz)

05:04

17.6km

400m

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: May 20, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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Train Station

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274 m

Ascent to Frankenstein Castle

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You can approach the castle quickly and directly from Frankenstein

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571 m

Information Pavilion at Frankenstein Castle

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Next to the pavilion there is a lovely seating area with a table under a linden tree; unfortunately the only place to rest at the castle ruins.
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7.60 km

Weitblick Viewpoint

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Cozy place for a break with a good view

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10.4 km

Ritterstein 263: Memorial to Forester Emil Haupt

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The Ritterstein, which is maintained by the Palatinate Forest Association (PWV), bears the ordinal number 263. It is located on a beautiful picnic area and is intended to commemorate the …

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12.6 km

Griesenfels (Ritterstein No. 154)

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The Griesenfels lies at the entrance to the Leinbachtal. He is an overhanging rock with benches. In the rock the name of the PWV-Ritterstein No. 154, Griesenfels PWV, is incorporated.

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13.4 km

Biedenbacher Woog and log-driving installation (Triftanlage)

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Well-preserved remains of a drift, which served for the floating transport of firewood. The Woog, also called Triftklausen, was used to store and deliver water in times of low natural inflows.

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14.9 km

Leinbachtal Nature Experience Trail

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Nice tour along the water.

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17.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

4.30 km

1.26 km

228 m

213 m

Surfaces

8.53 km

4.61 km

2.57 km

1.44 km

486 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Ascent to Frankenstein Castle – Weitblick Viewpoint loop from Frankenstein (Pfalz)

Ascent to Frankenstein Castle

Information Pavilion at Frankenstein Castle

Weitblick Viewpoint

Ritterstein 263: Memorial to Forester Emil Haupt

Griesenfels (Ritterstein No. 154)

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