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Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Kaiserslautern

Frankenstein

Ascent to Frankenstein Castle – View of Diemerstein Castle loop from Frankenstein (Pfalz)

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Kaiserslautern

Frankenstein

Ascent to Frankenstein Castle – View of Diemerstein Castle loop from Frankenstein (Pfalz)

Moderate

4.3

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125

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Ascent to Frankenstein Castle – View of Diemerstein Castle loop from Frankenstein (Pfalz)

04:09

14.3km

360m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald - Kernzone - Schorlenberg

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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274 m

Ascent to Frankenstein Castle

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You can approach the castle quickly and directly from Frankenstein

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576 m

Information Pavilion at Frankenstein Castle

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Next to the pavilion there is a lovely seating area with a table under a linden tree; unfortunately the only place to rest at the castle ruins.
In the open …

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1.63 km

Weitblick Viewpoint

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Cozy place for a break with a good view

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10.7 km

Two Benches Rest Area

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One of the very few rest areas on this hike

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13.3 km

Villa Denis

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This villa was built in 1835 by the French railway pioneer Paul Denis, later Paul von Denis (pronounced De-ni; emphasis on the 2nd syllable).

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13.3 km

Villa Denis and Diemerstein Castle Ruin

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Nice view of Villa Denis and the castle ruins.

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13.6 km

Frankenstein Grazing Project

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Grazing project on the premises of the TU Kaiserslautern with goats and geese. The two donkeys Max & Moritz protect the goats from wolves!
Source: frankenstein.de/index.php/gemeinde/ortsentwicklung/enentwicklungsprojekte/88-beweidungsprojekt

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14.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.06 km

3.56 km

1.78 km

331 m

288 m

280 m

Surfaces

9.35 km

1.73 km

1.60 km

717 m

437 m

364 m

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

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Comments

December 16, 2023,Burgruine Frankenstein über Hochspeyer und Fischbach zur Burgruine Diemerstein

Sorry for the flood of pictures. But it was just too mystical there in the fog

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January 27, 2024,Hochspeyer | Burgruine Diemerstein – Burgruine Frankenstein Runde

That was once again a great tour. There are a few meters of altitude to overcome, but it was really worth it. Both castle ruins are very impressive. Unfortunately, the Diemerstein castle ruins were closed. But also from the outside it's a sight to behold. Nature was once again very impressive with the light effects and the hoarfrost. We were …

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Ascent to Frankenstein Castle – View of Diemerstein Castle loop from Frankenstein (Pfalz)

Ascent to Frankenstein Castle

Information Pavilion at Frankenstein Castle

View of Diemerstein Castle

Weitblick Viewpoint

Two Benches Rest Area

Villa Denis

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Frankenstein Grazing Project

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