Wangenbourg Castle – Ruins of Nideck Castle loop from Birkenbuckel

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Wangenbourg Castle – Ruins of Nideck Castle loop from Birkenbuckel

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Wangenbourg Castle – Ruins of Nideck Castle loop from Birkenbuckel

08:27

26.5km

1,060m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve biologique dirigée de Schneeberg-Baerenberg

Waypoints

Start point

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2.17 km

Col des Pandours

Mountain Pass

6.50 km

Wangenbourg Castle

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Located on top of a rock formation in the middle of the forest, this magnificent ruined castle offers a beautiful view of Wangenbourg-Engenthal and its surroundings. Besides its setting, the …

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10.8 km

Schneeberg Summit

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The Schneeberg is a Vosges summit which rises to an altitude of 961 meters and offers a superb view of the Champ du Feu plateau to the south. It also …

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11.3 km

Panorama

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Great view, beautiful spot!
Overnight stay possible

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15.0 km

View of the Nideck Forest

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15.8 km

Ruins of Nideck Castle

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Impressive view over the almost endless forests of the upper Bruchetal from the upper castle. The castle is five kilometers northwest of Oberhaslach at an altitude of 550 meters on …

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16.3 km

Viewpoint above the Nideck Waterfall

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From the top of the Nideck waterfall, the belvedere perched 25 meters high offers you a breathtaking view of the mountains of the Hasel valley.

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16.6 km

Nideck Waterfall

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At a height of 534 meters and south of the ruins of Nideck Castle, the waterfall falls from a wall of volcanic rock. The 25 meter high waterfall is embedded …

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25.7 km

Pfaffenlap Rock

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Gigantic view - don't be confused by the first plateau with almost no view, you have to pass it and continue to the end of the path.

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26.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

9.54 km

3.20 km

962 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

8.50 km

1.88 km

1.72 km

661 m

520 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

June 16, 2024,Vogesen-Durchquerung Tour 8 Wangenbourg-Engental - Oberhaslach

Yesterday the will was challenged, today it was appeased. A beautiful tour, highlights Schneeberg and the waterfall ☺️🥰 and today, Sunday and Father's Day, there were actually people out and about 😂

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