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Wangenbourg Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Birkenbuckel

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Wangenbourg Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Birkenbuckel

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Wangenbourg Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Birkenbuckel

08:26

26.5km

1,060m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve biologique dirigée de Schneeberg-Baerenberg

Waypoints

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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

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

9.39 km

3.33 km

797 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

8.40 km

1.86 km

1.53 km

861 m

484 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

18°C

50 %

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Wangenbourg Castle – Nideck Waterfall loop from Birkenbuckel

Wangenbourg Castle

Schneeberg Summit

Panorama

View of the Nideck Forest

Ruins of Nideck Castle

Viewpoint above the Nideck Waterfall

Nideck Waterfall

Pfaffenlap Rock

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