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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

View of Idar-Oberstein – Ruins of Bosselstein Castle loop from Idar-Oberstein

Hiking trails & Routes

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

View of Idar-Oberstein – Ruins of Bosselstein Castle loop from Idar-Oberstein

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View of Idar-Oberstein – Ruins of Bosselstein Castle loop from Idar-Oberstein

00:36

1.91km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

Waypoints

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18 m

View of the Felsenkirche and half-timbered houses in Idar-Oberstein

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The Protestant rock church, dating from the 15th century (originally probably the 12th century), features a beautiful winged altarpiece depicting the Passion of Christ. However, it can currently only be visited at certain times.

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117 m

Fountain with Boy Statue at Oberstein Market Square

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Very nice to look at; an eye-catcher in the market square

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676 m

Oberstein War Memorial 1870–1871

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Memorial to the people who died in Oberstein during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71.
This conflict was the birth of the German Empire, which was symbolically proclaimed in 1871 in …

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826 m

View of Idar-Oberstein

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Beautiful viewpoint from the Bosselstein ruins to the gemstone town

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860 m

Ruins of Bosselstein Castle

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The ruins of Bosselstein Castle are currently (6/2019) closed due to construction work!

First documented mention in 1187.
Bosselstein Castle has been falling apart since 1660.

UPDATE: 5/2022 - The …

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1.62 km

Zum Alten Goten

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The oldest half-timbered house on the Nahe now houses a traditional inn with spit roast from a beech fire. Service and taste are recommended.

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1.70 km

View of the Old Town and Felsenkirche

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8

1.83 km

Country Inn Zur Post, Oberstein

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Built for generations !!!!!

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1.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

925 m

594 m

377 m

Surfaces

1.19 km

440 m

238 m

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