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View of Lichtenberg Castle – Lichtenberg Castle loop from Albessen

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View of Lichtenberg Castle – Lichtenberg Castle loop from Albessen

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View of Lichtenberg Castle – Lichtenberg Castle loop from Albessen

05:16

18.4km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.08 km

Picnic Area With View of Kusel

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Rest area on the Preußensteig with a beautiful view of Kusel

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9.92 km

View of Lichtenberg Castle

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Nice view of the castle

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10.9 km

Forest Path to Lichtenberg Castle

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Between Ruthweiler and Lichtenberg Castle, after the bridge (go up the "Burgweg" street), a path between mythical-looking trees leads up to the castle on the left.

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11.2 km

Preußensteig Trailhead at Burg Lichtenberg

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📍 Near Lichtenberg Castle

This is where the trail begins: an inconspicuous path, a small sign – and suddenly you're in the middle of a piece of East German history. …

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11.4 km

Lichtenberg Castle Restaurant

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A stop here is definitely worth it. Delicious food 👍

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11.5 km

Thallichtenberg towers over one of the longest castle ruins in Germany. The remarkably well-preserved castle complex with youth hostel, restaurant as well as three museums invites you to explore. From …

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11.5 km

Lichtenberg Castle – Tithe Barn & Palatinate Minstrels' Land Museum

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🎶 Tithe Barn & Musicians' Land Museum – A Sound of History

The unique Palatinate Musicians' Land Museum is located in the historic tithe barn of Lichtenberg Castle. It impressively …

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11.6 km

Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP

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See the prehistoric animals.

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

2.07 km

1.10 km

856 m

Surfaces

7.82 km

3.17 km

2.59 km

2.51 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

28°C

17°C

85 %

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View of Lichtenberg Castle – Lichtenberg Castle loop from Albessen

Picnic Area With View of Kusel

View of Lichtenberg Castle

Forest Path to Lichtenberg Castle

Preußensteig Trailhead at Burg Lichtenberg

Lichtenberg Castle Restaurant

Lichtenberg Castle

Lichtenberg Castle – Tithe Barn & Palatinate Minstrels' Land Museum

Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP

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