Heidenberg

#745 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Heidenberg is a 420-metre-high hill in the southeastern Wasgau, the region that covers the southern part of the Palatinate Forest in Germany and the northern Vosges in France. The Heidenberg's north flank is in the parish of Busenberg, its south flank in the parish of Erlenbach bei Dahn. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°6'57"N, 7°50'7"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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Heidenberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burg Berwartstein, Drachenfels Castle, Lindelbrunn Castle, Burg Altdahn.

1.3 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Burg Berwartstein
35 min walk • Nestled atop a rocky outcrop in the Palatinate Forest of Germany, Burg Berwartstein emerges as a vivid reminder of the medieval era. This authentic castle, with its imposing stone walls and strategic location, offers a unique journey back in time to the days of knights...
0.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Drachenfels Castle
14 min walk • Perched atop the craggy hill of the same name, Drachenfels Castle in Germany is a historic site that beckons with tales of knights, dragons, and ancient ruins. With its origins dating back to the early 12th century, this castle ruin is not only a testament to medieval...
3.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Lindelbrunn Castle
87 min walk • Perched atop the lush green hills of the Palatinate Forest in Germany, Lindelbrunn Castle remains a hidden gem with a storied past. This medieval fortress, now in ruins, is a testament to the region's rich history and offers a unique glimpse into the architectural...
2.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Burg Altdahn, Dahn
72 min walk • Altdahn Castle is a castle ruin in the Palatinate Forest, the German part of the Wasgau region. It is located near the town of Dahn in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It stands 337 metres above sea level.
2.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Castles of Dahn, Erfweiler
72 min walk • The castles of Dahn, near the little town of Dahn in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, consist of three rock castles: Altdahn Grafendahn...
2.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Tanstein Castle, Erfweiler
72 min walk • Tanstein Castle is the ruin of a rock castle in the southern Palatine Forest, the German part of the Wasgau region. It lies just under a kilometre east of the small town of Dahn in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
4.4 miSW
Forts and castles
Wegelnburg
112 min walk • Perched atop the highest hill in the Palatinate region of Germany, the Wegelnburg castle ruins offer a historical journey and a breathtaking panorama. Dating back to the 12th century, this once formidable fortress now stands as a silent testament to the area's rich...
3.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Jungfernsprung, Dahn
97 min walk • The Jungfernsprung, is a precipitous rock formation in the small German town of Dahn in the county of Südwestpfalz. The rocks tower above the town by around 70 metres and are crowned by a type of summit cross at a height of 280 m above NHN.
4.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Neudahn Castle, Dahn
123 min walk • The rock castle of Neudahn, in the southwestern Palatine Forest in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, is located at the northern end of an elongated ridge near the town of Dahn.
2.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Hochstein, Dahn
74 min walk • The Hochstein, near the little southwest Palatine town of Dahn in southwest Germany, is a rock formation that is very popular with sports climbers and walkers.
4.7 miSE
Forts and castles
Guttenberg
121 min walk • Guttenberg Castle is a ruined rock castle near the French border in the German part of the Wasgau, which in turn is part of the Palatine Forest in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.