Queich Valley – Paddling Pond, Hauenstein loop from Hauenstein

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Queich Valley – Paddling Pond, Hauenstein loop from Hauenstein

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Queich Valley – Paddling Pond, Hauenstein loop from Hauenstein

02:10

8.27km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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849 m

View of the Hauensteiner Puppe

Highlight • Natural Monument

The front part of the Burghalder group to the Caroline refugee castle stands alone and is somewhat lower. The parlance among the rock climbers is "doll".

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2.13 km

Paddelweiher Hut at Paddelweiher

Highlight • Mountain Hut

opening hours
March 1st - November 1st
open daily from 11.00 am Monday is closed
-Only on public holidays hot food until about 19 o'clock
in march to about 18 …

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2.64 km

Queich Valley

Highlight • River

At the entrance to the Queichtal, there is a large parking lot.
From here it is only about a 5-minute walk to the Paddelsee. Hiking/cycling paths lead past the lake shore on the left and right.

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3.26 km

Queich Spring

Highlight • Natural

3.85 km

Rest bench with a view of St. Stephen's Cathedral ("Camel")

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the Stephanstal, Hauenstein offers the opportunity to hike eastwards and wander back in a westerly direction. Passing by the Queichquelle and at the Paddelweiher-Hütte.

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4.06 km

View up to the Wolfsfelsen ("Eben-fällt-er")

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the rock, a challenging path leads past the Platzturm tower up to the Wolfsfelsen (Ebenfälleter) rock face. Few people know that the "Platzturm" climbing rock is part of the …

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4.12 km

Queich Spring (Ritterstein No. 214: "Queich Source")

Highlight • River

At the Queichquelle is the Ritterstein No. 214, here a nice picnic area was created.

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6.14 km

Paddling Pond, Hauenstein

Highlight • Lake

The cozy restaurant at Paddelweiher is located directly at the pond. In winter it is only open on weekends and from March to November every day except Mondays. At the …

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