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Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Kaiserslautern

Frankenstein

Frankenstein Protestant Church – Leinbach Valley loop from Frankenstein

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Kaiserslautern

Frankenstein

Frankenstein Protestant Church – Leinbach Valley loop from Frankenstein

Moderate

3.9

(26)

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Frankenstein Protestant Church – Leinbach Valley loop from Frankenstein

02:39

9.41km

170m

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: May 20, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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588 m

Frankenstein Protestant Church

Highlight • Religious Site

From the church you have great views up to the Frankenstein castle ruins!

"First mention of church life in Frankenstein in the 13th century, construction of the castle with the …

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605 m

View of the ruins of Frankenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Impressive view of the church, Frankenstein Castle and beautifully designed entrance to the train tunnel

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642 m

Goat Grazing Project at the Ruins of Frankenstein Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The primary aim of this project is to stop the growth of bushes on the castle hill and thus keep the view of the Frankenstein castle ruins clear.
Source and text of the information boards: pfaelzerwald.de/ziegenweide

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660 m

Trail to Frankenstein Castle and the Protestant Church

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I prefer this path for the way up to the castle ruins (instead of the steep, short path from Frankenstein train station) because it offers equally beautiful views up to …

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1.13 km

Information Pavilion at Frankenstein Castle

Highlight • Monument

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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5.39 km

Biedenbacher Woog and log-driving installation (Triftanlage)

Highlight • River

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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