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Hochspeyer

Diemerstein Castle Ruins – Ascent to Frankenstein Castle loop from Hochspeyer

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Kaiserslautern

Hochspeyer

Diemerstein Castle Ruins – Ascent to Frankenstein Castle loop from Hochspeyer

Moderate

4.2

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Diemerstein Castle Ruins – Ascent to Frankenstein Castle loop from Hochspeyer

04:15

14.6km

380m

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: August 6, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.01 km

Two Benches Rest Area

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One of the very few rest areas on this hike

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5.51 km

Diemerstein Castle Ruins

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I really liked it here, the many steps and remains of the castle wall are great to explore

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5.67 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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5.75 km

Villa Denis and Diemerstein Castle Ruin

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Nice view of Villa Denis and the castle ruins.

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6.03 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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6.89 km

Ascent to Frankenstein Castle

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You can approach the castle quickly and directly from Frankenstein

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7.20 km

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.
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8.25 km

View of Diemerstein Castle

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10.7 km

Viewpoint

14.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

5.15 km

1.15 km

331 m

288 m

280 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.36 km

1.15 km

444 m

437 m

429 m

354 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

21°C

17°C

64 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

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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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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October 26, 2025,Wanderung vom 26.10.2025

Long-distance and panoramic views ✔️
Refreshment and rest stops ✔️
Cultural and natural monuments ✔️
Natural trails ✔️

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August 29, 2022,Eine Burg und sieben Steine

Since the 9€ ticket will end soon and my vacation will begin, I wanted to do a long-planned tour from Frankenstein train station today.
It should be a tour with light and shadow, especially as far as the paths are concerned.
A beautiful path runs between RS Hungerbrunnen and the "Zwei Bänke" rest area, which is quite overgrown in places …

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February 5, 2022,Rittersteinetour Nr. 35 - Frankenstein Diemersteinertal

This Saturday it was time again: discover knight stones. I wanted to save the highlight, namely Frankenstein Castle, for last (hoping for sunny weather, which didn't work out ;-)).
I started at the Frankenstein train station, which is a listed building. Unfortunately, the building in front of it is rotting away, which I think is a shame. I headed in …

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Diemerstein Castle Ruins – Ascent to Frankenstein Castle loop from Hochspeyer

Two Benches Rest Area

Diemerstein Castle Ruins

Villa Denis

Villa Denis and Diemerstein Castle Ruin

Frankenstein Grazing Project

Ascent to Frankenstein Castle

Information Pavilion at Frankenstein Castle

View of Diemerstein Castle

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