Trailence

Hiking - Around the castles of Waldeck and Falkenstein

This circuit is one of the must-see places in the Bitche region, with its ruins of castles, remarkable rocks, ponds... Cross the exceptional natural reserve of rocks and peat bogs of the Pays de Bitche and enjoy the exceptional panoramas from the top of the castles.
A beautiful forest walk to discover the natural and historical riches around the Hanau and Lieschbach ponds, passing through the charming little hamlet of Waldeck.
The Erbsenfelsen rock is home to the peregrine falcon and the great raven. They are very sensitive to noise during the nesting period (February to August). Please keep a low profile so as not to disturb them.
Location
Éguelshardt
Type
Loop
Distance
13.23 km
Duration
≈ 3h45
Ascent
346 m
Descent
345 m