Kreuzfelsen Hauenstein – Dörrein Rocks loop from Hauenstein

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Kreuzfelsen Hauenstein – Dörrein Rocks loop from Hauenstein

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Kreuzfelsen Hauenstein – Dörrein Rocks loop from Hauenstein

01:28

4.85km

160m

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: August 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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484 m

"Hauensteiner Hof" (Hotel, Café, Restaurant)

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On a hike through Hauenstein we were happy to stop here and enjoyed very good cakes.

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492 m

Path of the cobbler

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A standard revision is currently being carried out (12...2022). Patience 🧘‍♀️ The museum is expected to open in February 2023.
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2.27 km

Kreuzfelsen Hauenstein

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Also Kreuzelfelsen, elongated Buntsandsteinriff, belongs to the natural monuments in Hauenstein

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2.34 km

Rock table (with bench)

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This rock table is easy to miss: Instead of turning right (to the Kreuzfelsen), simply go straight ahead at the full marker at the "Kreuzfelsen" junction.

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2.48 km

Kahler Felsen viewpoint

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Located on the same plateau as the Kreuzelfelsen and offers a very nice view over Hauenstein.

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2.81 km

Dörrein Rocks

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You can walk far forward on this rock

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3.50 km

Backelstein Castle Ruins

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Legend has it that this is the hunting lodge of Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa. The castle site shows only a few post holes in the rock. On the north side of …

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4.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.06 km

1.48 km

230 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.28 km

703 m

254 m

174 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

4°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

July 23, 2024,Backelstein, Dörrenfels, Kreuzelfelsen....an der Perlen-Schnur 🌹🤴

Just a quick walk over some rocks in front of the front door.🌻🌺🍀🫶

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April 14, 2022,Backelstein 🐞🧗 ist offen 🌳🍄🌸

Backelstein, Kreuzelfels, Kahler Fels

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October 6, 2025,Runde in Hauenstein

Today I had my annual get-together with my childhood friend in Bad Bergzabern. From there, we drove to Hauenstein and walked the Hauenstein walking trail. Best wishes and a happy new week to everyone 😊🙋🏻‍♀️

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