Wild Hahnenbach – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Bruschied

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Wild Hahnenbach – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Bruschied

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Wild Hahnenbach – Schmidtburg Castle Ruins loop from Bruschied

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2.95km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

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1.08 km

Wolfskaulbach Stream

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Schöner kleiner Bach verfolgt von tollen Trails

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1.17 km

Hahnenbach Bridge

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Here you can either walk over the wooden bridge or, if there is little water, cross the Hahnenbach directly.

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1.28 km

Reinhartsmühle Trout Farm

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A nice inn with overnight accommodation. As a guest you should register in advance. Great cuisine and large whiskey collection.

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1.59 km

Wild Hahnenbach

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For me, this dream loop is one of the most beautiful in the region. Diverse, informative and with many small and large sights, it is very exciting. Definitely worth the trip.

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2.53 km

Schmidtburg Campsite

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For a relatively small fee and prior registration with the mayor, you are allowed to camp on the castle grounds. Even a small campfire is permitted.

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2.56 km

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

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The Schmidtburg castle ruins are not only an impressive medieval building, but also an official campsite on the Soonwaldsteig trail. As the sun sets in the evening, you can choose …

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2.95 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.03 km

638 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.73 km

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 16 October

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Comments

June 14, 2023,Soonwaldsteig - Etappe 1A - Runde zur Schmidtburg

The second stage of the Soonwaldsteig leads in a wide arc around the Schmidtburg and always allows interesting views of the castle ruins. But it is worth looking at them up close. In order not to lengthen the second stage, which is already quite demanding, we recommend a visit after the rather short stage on the first day. A beautiful …

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