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Neudahn Rock and Castle Tour, Dahn (Palatinate)

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Michael Kiefer
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    The trail offers a lovely mix: many (scenic) rocks, a rock arch, a lake, and the Neudahn castle ruins.
    moderate
    Distance 9.9 km
    3:03 h
    221 m
    269 m
    304 m
    211 m
    A beautiful loop trail in the north of Dahn. It largely follows the Premium Walking Trail. The tour has been slightly extended to include a visit to the Jakobsfelsen and the Elwetrische Felsen, and by adding a southern section featuring the Mooskopf and Pfaffenfels. A lovely mix: rocks, lakes, and the Neudahn castle ruins. Consequently, it’s quite varied. An ideal complement and extension to the “Dahner Felsenpfad” Premium Hiking Trail. It passes by impressive rock formations—such as the Dahner Felsentor, Elwetritsche Fels, Sängerfels, and Sartansbrocken. Some—such as the Jakobsfelsen, Elwetritsche Felsen, and especially the Sängerfelsen—are wonderful vantage points offering a panoramic view of the Dahner Felsenland. Another highlight of the tour is a visit to Neudahn Castle. This tour is rounded out by a hike along the lakes in the Moosbach Valley. Wayfinding: only partially well-marked, so a GPS or map is recommended. Trail types: 50% narrow forest paths, the rest forest roads. Dahner Hütte – Mooskopf – Pfaffenfels – Elwetritschefels – Jakobsfels – Sängerfels – Satansbrocken – Hexenpilz – Ruins of Neudahn Castle – Dahner Felsentor – Neudahner Weiher – Moosbach Valley – Dahner Hütte.

    Author’s recommendation

    There are no places to stop for food or drinks along the route. Therefore, be sure to bring your own food and drinks.
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    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    211 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 1.54%Dirt road 16.63%Forested/wild trail 31.76%Path 37.02%Unknown 13.02%
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    153 m
    Dirt road
    1.6 km
    Forested/wild trail
    3.1 km
    Path
    3.7 km
    Unknown
    1.3 km
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    Safety information

    Some of the forest trails are narrow and somewhat exposed. Therefore, sure-footedness and appropriate gear are required. Sturdy hiking boots and, if necessary, Nordic walking poles are recommended, especially in wet conditions, on wet leaves, and on slippery surfaces in winter.

    Tips and suggestions

    You can find the original premium hiking trail (slightly easier and shorter) here: https://www.wanderinstitut.de/premium-spazierwanderwege/wege/rheinland-pfalz/burg-neudahn-tour/ Finding your way can be difficult, as several hiking trails intersect here, and the same sections of the trail are named differently depending on the map. Therefore, a GPS navigation device is helpful for quickly finding your way. PWV Hut (directions, hours of operation): https://pwv-dahn.de https://www.tourenplaner-rheinland-pfalz.de/de/huette/pwv-huette-im-schneiderfeld/16433076/ PWV Hut in Schneiderfeld https://almen-und-berge.de/huetten/index.php?gebiet=4&huette=111 Elwetritsche: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elwetritsch https://www.saarland-lese.de/index.php?article_id=601 http://www.esv-landau-pfalz.de/Elwetritsch/Legende_Elwetr.htm Neudahn Castle Ruins: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Neudahn

    Roadbook

    First, head south on the “Kaletschkopf Trail (KKT),” then turn left onto the “Kauert Trail (KT).” After 200 m, turn left again and continue north for 250 m. Then a forest trail leads uphill to the right. Follow this trail. It winds past Hirschfels, Mooskopf, and Pfaffenfels. Above Pfaffenfels, continue on the Felsenland Sagenweg (FS). Follow it as it curves sharply to the left, then turn left (south) onto the Kauert Tour (KT) (also labeled on some maps as: Eybergtour, Dahner Felsenpfad). We turn left toward the Elwetritsche Felsen, walk to the panoramic viewpoint, and return to the KT. Continue along the KT to the Jakobsfelsen. From there, take unmarked forest trails to the Sängerfels. From there, follow the Felsenland Sagenweg southward, passing the Satanbrocken and Hexenpilz. From there, continue south (labeled FS or trail GR53 on some maps) to the Neudahn castle ruins. From the castle, follow the GR53 / DRW downhill. You’ll pass the Dahner Felsentor and then reach a road. Turn left there and follow the DRW into the Moosbach Valley. The trail now continues for 3 km along the bottom of the valley, past the ponds in the Moosbach Valley, heading south, and easily reaches the starting point.
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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Easily accessible by both train and bus. https://www.urlaub-dahn-pfalz.de/bus-bahn-fahrplan

    Directions

    B10 (Annweiler-Pirmasens), take the Hinterweidental exit. Continue toward Dahn. Just before you reach the town of Dahn, follow the signs for “PWV Hütte Dahn” to the PWV Hütte parking lot.

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    Parking lot at the PWV Hut in Dahn

    Coordinates

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    49.148655, 7.755812
    DMS
    49°08'55.2"N 7°45'20.9"E
    UTM
    32U 409269 5444726
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    Hiking Gear Suited to the Weather Sturdy hiking boots with grippy soles

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.9 km
    Duration
    3:03 h
    Ascent
    221 m
    Descent
    269 m
    Highest point
    304 m
    Lowest point
    211 m
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