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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Kaiserslautern
Bann

Nanstein Castle – Bärenloch Pond loop from Bann

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Kaiserslautern
Bann

Nanstein Castle – Bärenloch Pond loop from Bann

Moderate

4.6

(5)

26

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Nanstein Castle – Bärenloch Pond loop from Bann

03:50

13.6km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

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4.56 km

Bergsteige Fountain

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I liked the fountain, press the button and water flows.

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2

5.43 km

Sternbastion Ruins

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3

5.62 km

Nanstein Castle

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The castle offers a great view of the city of Landstuhl. You can visit them or just stop for a short rest. In gastronomy, you can get everything from a …

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6.75 km

Viewpoint "Am Herrengärtchen"

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It used to be from here that the Highnesses observed their workers in the quarry -
today you can watch what is happening on the US air base.

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8.37 km

Roman spring sanctuary Heidenfelsen

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The Heidenfelsen is a Roman spring sanctuary, which originated in the middle of the 3rd century. Two stones are still preserved. The left stone shows three seated source deities, who …

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9.78 km

Bärenloch Pond

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A lawn with sunny and shady places is located on the southern shore. In the Kahnhaus there's good home cooking. Incidentally, the pond bears his name, because here were once …

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10.2 km

8

10.6 km

Hexentanzplatz Sandstone Rock Formation

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Hexentanzplatz: This is a small square, framed by sandstone cliffs, on top of a small mountain. Huge trees grow on the slopes of the valley. The forest around the Hexentanzplatz …

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13.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.38 km

4.40 km

1.53 km

229 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

4.24 km

2.03 km

1.33 km

981 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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7°C

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