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Hohenbourg Castle – Château du Loewenstein loop from Hirschthal

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Hohenbourg Castle – Château du Loewenstein loop from Hirschthal

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Hohenbourg Castle – Château du Loewenstein loop from Hirschthal

02:51

8.50km

310m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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1.77 km

Besucherzentrum Burg Fleckenstein

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From here you have a great view of the castle, a ticket to get into the castle costs 5€

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2.15 km

Sentier des Roches (Felsenpfad)

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Breathtaking rock formations and steep paths overgrown with roots require a lot of sure-footedness and fitness. But the sight is worth every drop of sweat.

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3.23 km

German-French border at Kaiser Wilhelm Stone

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Here you make a real border experience - the Schlossberg has two peaks - one on the German and one on the French side. The border runs over the saddle …

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3.61 km

Hohenbourg Castle

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Quite well preserved castle with a beautiful view of Fleckenstein Castle and, in the other direction, of Wegelnburg.

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3.93 km

Löwenstein Castle (also called Lindenschmitt and Löwenburg) was first mentioned in the 13th century. The castle was destroyed in 1386 due to robber barons and was probably not rebuilt.

A very beautiful ruin with a wonderful view from both platforms.

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5.41 km

Panoramic view of Fleckenstein castle

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Shortly after the Gimpelhof you can see the castle from afar, but there is still a long way to go.

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5.60 km

Gimbelhof Hotel & Restaurant

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Well-known and well-visited excursion restaurant near Fleckenstein Castle.
Self-service restaurant with outdoor catering and traditional restaurant. Here is fed inside.
May be on weekends.
In the immediate vicinity there is an adventure playground.

Note opening hours!
Info: gimbelhof.com

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5.81 km

View of Château de Fleckenstein

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Fleckenstein Castle is an impregnable 12th century citadel which dominates the Vosges and Palatine forest. This fort is called troglodyte, that is to say that it was erected directly in …

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8.50 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.51 km

2.47 km

1.83 km

1.54 km

152 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

1.73 km

964 m

704 m

128 m

107 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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November 3, 2021,Geniale Burgentour in Frankreich mit kleinem Grenzgang in die Pfalz

A really impressive circular hike, during which we visited 3 castle ruins. Fleckenstein ruins cost admission, but it is also really worthwhile. At the other two ruins, steep stairs and ladders take you all the way up to the top of the rock! Fog and autumn forest also created a great atmosphere!

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July 23, 2021,Vom Gibelhof über drei Burgruinen zur Ruine Fleckenstein und zurück zum Gimbelhof.

This is one of my favorite tours that I do at least once a year or more often with guests or friends. The different views make it worthwhile every time.

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August 22, 2024,🇲🇫 🇩🇪 Grenzüberschreitende "Vier Burgen Tour" (gelaufen)

A fine castle tour for the afternoon. First you climb the remains of the Fleckenstein on a fairly large spiral staircase, or sneak up dark sandstone steps to the plateau. Up there you can then imagine the former rooms of the lords...
Then you continue on the rock path, along beautiful rock formations in the direction of Wegelnburg, which is …

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April 16, 2025,4-Burgen-Tour -- Frankreich/Deutschland ab Parkplatz Chateau Fleckenstein

It was supposed to be just over 4 kilometers. Since I wasn't allowed to drive to my starting point, I hiked from the Chateau Fleckenstein parking lot to my starting point... from there, I went over Loewenstein, Hohenbourg, Wegelnburg, and on the way to my car, I took the Felsenweg to Fleckenstein. Anyone who wants to climb the castle ruins …

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March 28, 2025,Wanderung 4 🏰

Today we went to the French. First, we took the Köhlerweg to Fleckenstein Castle, then a beautiful, steep path past numerous rock formations to Hohenburg, Wegelnburg, and Löwenstein Castle. Then we went to Krappenfels and Gimbelhof, where we had a quick snack before heading back to the car.

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October 11, 2024,4 Burgen Tour (kurz)

On October 11th, our day of departure, we go on another little tour.

The four castles tour crosses the German-French border twice and offers fantastic views and a wonderful atmosphere.

From the parking lot of the Fleckenstein castle ruins, we hike to 4 castles over a distance of around 6 kilometers. This is more about the experience than the distance …

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May 4, 2023,Von Fleckenstein nach Hohenburg

The entrance fee of €5 for Fleckenstein Castle is worth it.

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May 12, 2022,🇨🇵 Ruine Loewenstein – Hohenbourg - Fleckenstein

Small but fine tour at the end. Parked in the parking lot of Fleckenstein Castle, which was completely empty just before 9 a.m.
Very soon a small path led over roots and stones to the Krappenfels. Again, great all-round view and the view of Fleckenstein, which was the end of this round. But first to Löwenstein Castle and Hohenbourg, which …

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Hohenbourg Castle – Château du Loewenstein loop from Hirschthal

Besucherzentrum Burg Fleckenstein

Sentier des Roches (Felsenpfad)

German-French border at Kaiser Wilhelm Stone

Hohenbourg Castle

Château du Loewenstein

Panoramic view of Fleckenstein castle

Gimbelhof Hotel & Restaurant

View of Château de Fleckenstein

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