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Günther Weinert
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The route begins near the churchPhoto: Günther Weinert - Wanderfex, Günther Weinert
A hike that takes place almost entirely in the forest on perfect hiking paths and trails. There is only asphalt in the small village of Waldhambach. At the Madenburg, you not only have the perfect view but also an ideal spot for a nice rest.
Whether you walk the hike clockwise or counterclockwise depends on your intention to stop for a break. The photo series shows the hike counterclockwise, the route description follows clockwise.
Other worthwhile castle hikes are very close by. Enter the term "Wanderfex" in the "search". There you will find the following routes:
- Leinsweiler - Slevogthof, Neukastell, and Trifels. An adventure route to the Imperial Regalia
- Leinsweiler - Hiking in the home of the painter Max Slevogt
- Erlenbach/Dahn - Berwartstein and Drachenfels
- Bad Dürkheim - Bismarck Tower, Ungeheuersee, and other cultural highlights
- Nothweiler - 4 castles and 1 mine
- Bad Bergzabern - Over the Stäffelsberg Tower to the Sleeping Beauty of the Palatinate
- Dernbach/Neuscharfeneck - Enjoy the Palatinate on a short stretch!
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Other hikes worth doing:
- Aurich - Idyllic Kreuzbach Valley
- Bebenhausen - A monastery, a hunting lodge, and lots of Schönbuch!
- Hohenneuffen Castle - I have to go there!
- Erlenbach/Dahn - Berwartstein and Drachenfels
- Gundelsheim - Through the popular Fünfmühlental to the falconry Burg Guttenberg
- Helfenberg - Ruins and castles near and far
- Heubach/Rosenstein - Caves, views, and a ruin
- Hohenhaslach - Over the Jewish cemetery Freudental to the Pfeifer hut
- Kleiningersheim - The church stays in the village!
- Klingenmünster - Castles, viewpoints, and fountains
- Kürnbach - Old borderland between Württemberg, Hessen, and Baden
- Markgröningen - Leudelsbach Valley and Enz Valley
- Mühlacker - The Enz meanders near Mühlhausen
- Mühlbach - To the pilgrimage church Ottilienberg
- Nothweiler - 4 castles and 1 mine
- Oberöwisheim - Hollow way hike in the Kraichgau
- Ochsenbach - Over the Stromberg ridge to the Blankenhorn ruin
- Seibelseckle - To Wildsee and Darmstadt hut
- Solitude/Bärenschlössle - Where once the king hunted
- Untergrombach - From Michaelsberg to the Jewish cemetery
- From Lichtenstein Castle to Nebelhöhle
- Wiesensteig - Fils spring, Schertel cave, and Reußenstein
- ... and here are even more circular hikes:
https://www.outdooractive.com/de/autor/guenther-weinert-wanderfex/105872506/
Roadbook
From the church, walk along the main street past the volunteer fire department building (fountain) and follow the "filled white triangle" (Waldhambach - Annweiler route) northwest. The valley path is initially wide but then narrows to a trail. You leave this hiking trail just before the narrow road leading from Annweiler to Trifels (K2) to the right.
Now begins the beautiful "Cramer Path" (Ritterstein 42), which takes you without any ascent to the Pieta house (Ritterstein 43). You cross the parking lot and hike up to the Madenburg. From Ritterstein 42 to Madenburg, follow the hiking sign "black dot on white background" (Saarbrücken - Rülzheim route).
After a pleasant rest with a magnificent panoramic view, you walk south around the Rothenberg (no hiking sign) and then encounter the hiking sign "yellow-green bar" at the parking lot, which leads downhill all the way to Waldhambach.
Wächterstein
Madenburg Castle
Madenburg
Waldhambach
Eschbach Forest Chapel
katholische Kirche St. Wendelin
Madenburg
Denkmal
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Public-transport-friendly
Public bus transportDirections
Along the B48Parking
At the volunteer fire department Waldhambach - on the main street - there is a small municipal parking lot. There is also a fountain there.Coordinates
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Landau Land - hiking, cycling, and leisure map
Top star map, scale 1:25,000
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Equipment
Sturdy footwear is always advisable!Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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