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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis

Balduinseck Castle Ruin – Sky ladder Witches' turret loop from Mastershausen

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis

Balduinseck Castle Ruin – Sky ladder Witches' turret loop from Mastershausen

Easy

4.6

(8)

24

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Balduinseck Castle Ruin – Sky ladder Witches' turret loop from Mastershausen

01:42

6.16km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.50 km

Balduinseck Castle Ruin

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Is a dreamlike valley with a fairytale view ...!

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2.65 km

Shelter below the Balduinseck castle ruins

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Small hut at the foot of the castle hill. Here you can rest and let the towering walls work their magic on you or bring the camera equipment into position.

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2.66 km

Sky ladder Witches' turret

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I wouldn't describe these few steps as a ladder to heaven

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2.78 km

Hexentürmchen (Witch's Tower) Viewpoint

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Witch tower

Why this tower is called "Hexentürmchen" and since when is unknown. Unfortunately, from this tower, which was part of the pre-fortification of Balduinseck Castle, there are no more …

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3.00 km

Weienmühle

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Beautiful mill in the middle of the forest

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3.80 km

Small waterfall

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Small, romantic waterfall, which especially in summer offers a little cooling.

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3.84 km

Path Along the Creek with Stone Archway

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Beautiful path right on the stream.

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6.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

860 m

383 m

134 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

935 m

689 m

281 m

267 m

239 m

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