The Fliehburg near Hauenstein served a Carolingian valley settlement in the 9th century as a refuge.
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The Burghalder is a lost hilltop castle at 370m above sea level. NN at the local community Hauenstein. The castle lay on a rock, the "Burghalder" (also called castle rock) where a moat with a section wall and an inscription reminds of the castle. The Burghalder was probably built in the 9th-10th centuries. It was built in the 19th century as a late Carolingian refuge. The remains of broken fragments show that it was used until the 12th century. Historical evidence for the castle complex is unknown. Today there is still a castle stable towering over Hauenstein, which can be reached via the Burghalder Weg.
The rocks are also very popular with rock climbers.
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| Monday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00–24:00 |
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Mostly flowy trails with occasional switchbacks in the heart of the Wasgau region.
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Exceptionally beautiful and varied circular route in Hauenstein at the level of a premium hiking trail.
Beautiful and varied circular route past striking rocks in Hauenstein.
Burghalder refuge keep
76846 Hauenstein
+49 6392 9233380 https://www.urlaubsregion-hauenstein.de E-mail: tourismus@hauenstein.rlp.de
Beautiful and varied circular route past striking rocks in Hauenstein.
The premium hiking trail "Hauensteiner Schusterpfad" is circular route leading around the traditional shoe-making town of Hauenstein.
Mostly flowy trails with occasional switchbacks in the heart of the Wasgau region.
Exceptionally beautiful and varied circular route in Hauenstein at the level of a premium hiking trail.
From/to Hauenstein Outdoor Pool; May 20, 2026

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