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Michael Kiefer
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Beautiful forest hike through the Falkensteiner Valley with a spectacular start and nice viewpoints.
moderate
Distance 10.1 km
2:27 h
300 m
300 m
501 m
267 m
Trail types: 60% narrower paths, the rest wider forest roads
Orientation: no trail markings, so a map or GPS is recommended.
Beautiful forest hike with some sections across fields. Particularly interesting is the beginning of the route, where it goes through a path cut into the rocks. The route is well secured here.
In other regions, routes with this character are often designated as premium hiking trails. What is missing is good trail signage.
Later on, some places have stretched ropes to help progress.
The rest of the route is then technically uncomplicated.
About halfway through the route you reach a hiking parking lot near the Falkenstein Castle ruins. A visit to the ruins is definitely worthwhile and only a small extension of the route.
Refreshments available
Falkensteiner Hof
Author’s recommendation
About halfway through the route you reach a hiking parking lot near the Falkenstein Castle ruins. A visit to the ruins is definitely worthwhile and only a small extension of the route.
In some areas at the beginning of the route, the rock is often still wet even after dry periods due to nearby springs. Be sure to have good footing and grippy soles there.
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T2
moderate
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moderate
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267 m
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Falkensteiner HofCafé u. Brotzeitstube "Zeitlos" Falkenstein
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On the first 1.5 km of the route, surefootedness is required. In two places, (somewhat questionable) ropes are attached for moving forward. Be sure to check these before putting weight on them.Tips and suggestions
Provisions: only in the town of Falkenstein are there options to eat; for the rest of the route, bring sufficient provisions... Falkenstein Castle: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Falkenstein_(Pfalz) Falkensteiner Hof: https://www.falkensteiner-hof.comRoadbook
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Café u. Brotzeitstube "Zeitlos" Falkenstein
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Stops Town centerDirections
A63 -> direction Imsbach. Just before Imsbach take L392 -> K37 -> hiking parking lot entrance Frankenstein ValleyParking
Hiking parking lot Frankenstein ValleyCoordinates
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49.592623, 7.856305
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49°35'33.4"N 7°51'22.7"E
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32U 417345 5493966
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
10.1 km
Duration
2:27 h
Ascent
300 m
Descent
300 m
Highest point
501 m
Lowest point
267 m
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