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Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Waldfischbach-Burgalben

Heidelsburg Ruins – Soul Rocks loop from Waldfischbach

Hard

9

runners

Heidelsburg Ruins – Soul Rocks loop from Waldfischbach

04:17

37.1km

820m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.56 km

Bench with a view of the Schwarzbach Valley and Burgalben

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Slightly raised bench on the edge of the path with a view over the Schwarzbachtal to Burgalben and towards Sickinger Höhe

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2

2.62 km

Naturfreundehaus Galgenberghaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Along the Palatinate NatureFriends Trail, the Natufreundehaus Galgenberghaus is the only one that does not offer overnight accommodation. However, you can receive food after arrangement. Just take a look at K20.naturfreundehaus.de.

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3

5.61 km

View of the Schwarzbach Valley

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Rock formations with a view of the Schwarzbachtal

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4

8.21 km

Heidelsburg Ruins

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The Heidelsburg ruin hidden in the forest is one of the longest known Roman fortifications in the Palatinate.

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5

8.37 km

Heidelsburg — Roman fortress ruins

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The Heidelsburg is a Roman hilltop fortification, very hidden. It was on the Roman road to Bad Dürkheim. Heidelsburg is also known as the oldest forestry office in Germany.

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6

10.8 km

Seelenfelsen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Narrow trail mostly used by hikers.
Advanced riding skills required!

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7

11.0 km

Soul Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

A legendary rock massif with a beautiful path at its foot. The legends are not mentioned here, otherwise you might choose a different path...

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8

25.7 km

Grauhansen Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Imposing rock massif, about one kilometer north of Geiselberg, which was temporarily used as a quarry, among other things to supply grinding material for the diamond grinding shop in Idar-Oberstein.

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37.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

5.88 km

3.23 km

2.89 km

542 m

165 m

111 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

4.10 km

4.01 km

3.26 km

2.68 km

535 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Saturday 17 October

9°C

3°C

71 %

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