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Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle – Saufelsen Waterfalls loop from Pirmasens Nord

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Thaleischweiler-Fröschen

Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle – Saufelsen Waterfalls loop from Pirmasens Nord

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Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle – Saufelsen Waterfalls loop from Pirmasens Nord

03:17

11.3km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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900 m

Stone Steps to the Steinenschloss

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Crunchy, but relatively short ascent to the castle ruins. The old stone steps are useful, even on the otherwise slippery descent.

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965 m

Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle

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Very interesting castle ruins. A detour to the "Rieslocher gorge is worth it".

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5.67 km

Small Pond

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This pond feeds the Riesloch Gorge.
It is nicely surrounded by trees but unfortunately there is no seating for a break.

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5.72 km

Where the Riesbach falls wildly into the depths, a gorge-like gorge has emerged over time. Today you can marvel at waterfalls up to 15 meters high, follow the river along the forest gorge and admire unique plants.

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7.05 km

Rieslocher Gorge

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A narrow but easily walkable hiking trail leads through the beautiful nature of the gorge along the stream. Four-legged friends have the opportunity to cool off their hot paws in …

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7.32 km

Saufelsen Waterfalls

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A highlight of the "Rieslocher gorge".

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7.33 km

Saufelsen

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10.0 km

Schwarzbach Valley Bridge

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The Schwarzbach Viaduct rests on ten concrete pillars and with a total length of almost 700 m it is the longest bridge on the A 62. The roadways are around …

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

1.13 km

700 m

359 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

2.58 km

2.10 km

1.67 km

438 m

335 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 21 June

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Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle – Saufelsen Waterfalls loop from Pirmasens Nord

Stone Steps to the Steinenschloss

Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle

Small Pond

Rieslocher Gorge

Rieslocher Gorge

Saufelsen Waterfalls

Saufelsen

Schwarzbach Valley Bridge

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