Sternwanderung - 100 Jahre Sektion Nahegau im Deutschen Alpenverein

100 Years of the Nahegau Section in the German Alpine Club

100 years ago, brave climbing pioneers began to develop the rock formations near Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg and the village of Traisen – the majestic Rotefels cliff – for "alpine" climbing. To celebrate the centenary, the section, which is based in the Luise Rodrian House on the Rotefels, presents a diverse program.
From October 2 to October 30, an exhibition in the Haus des Gastes at the Bad Kreuznach spa center will showcase 30 panels with authentic images and informative texts depicting the development of climbing in the Nahe region and in the German Alpine Club.
On October 23, starting at 7:00 p.m., a celebration in the Haus des Gastes will recall the history of the version. On Saturday, October 24, the DAV invites you to guided hikes to the Rotefels. Hikers will reach the Luise Rodrian House from various directions.
Here are the details for the individual routes with meeting points: Haus des Gastes, Kurhausstraße 22-24 in Bad Kreuznach, hiking parking lot Burgstraße at the fire station in Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg, and carpooling area L 236 between Rüdesheim and Traisen at the Lohrer Wald.

Sat. October 24, 2026                           Star Hike

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the star hike to the Rotefels at the Luise-Rodrian-Haus will take place as part of the 100-year celebration.
We offer three alternative hikes, each ending at the Rotefels around 3:00 p.m.

Hike 1:                             Active hike to the Rotefels
Meeting point:       10:30 a.m. Bad Münster – Ebernburg, hiking parking lot Burgstraße, directly behind the fire station
The hike takes us from Ebernburg, over the heights, towards Feilbingert. We continue to the golf course and shortly after, we descend towards Norheim. With our destination in sight, we now ascend, over Götzenfels and Bastei, to the Luise-Rodrian-Haus.
Trail length approx. 12 km, 361 m elevation gain
Map download: Star Hike Active DAV Nahegau • Hike » outdooractive.com
Hike leader: Sabine Krummenauer, phone 0151-41241727
and Gabi Gräff 0157 - 53581817

Hike 2:              Panorama Hike to the Rotefels
Meeting point                      11:00 a.m. Haus des Gastes Kurhausstraße 24, Bad Kreuznach
We first cross the historic Nahe Bridge and walk through the old town towards the castle park.

Then we go up to Kauzenburg. Along the panorama path and at the tea temple, we enjoy the wonderful view of Bad Kreuznach. Passing the Leni-Müller-Hütte, we hike over Schanzenkopf to Bastei and up to Rotefels. From there, we have the Nahe and Bad Münster-Ebernburg at our feet. We will arrive at the Luise-Rodrian-Haus in time before 3:00 p.m.
Bring your own snacks.
Approx. 9 km with 370 m elevation gain
Map download: https://www.outdooractive.com/de/route/wanderung/hunsrueck-nahe/star-hike-panorama-dav-nahegau/812656535/

Hike leaders: Birgit Abel-Anding, Enst-Ludwig Abel,   Tel. 0176-61803995


Hike 3: Relaxation Tour to the Rotefels

Meeting point:                       Carpooling area L236, Am Lohrer Wald at 11:00 a.m.
We start our hike at the carpooling area 'Am Lohrer Wald' with a welcome and a brief warm-up.
After warming up, we then head towards the archery range and further on to the honorary cemetery. Along the way, participants get to know each other better through tandem conversations. We continue to the transformer station and now steeply uphill on the Vital trail to Rotefels, where we turn onto an inconspicuous forest path at its highest point. We enjoy the entire way in silence and tranquility.
Now we continue on wide forest paths and later on the paths of the old Alpinathlon bike route, passing a beautiful viewpoint with a bench and further to the heights above the Nahe Valley. Passing Leni-Müller-Hütte, Elisabeth-Hütte, and Martha-Hütte to the viewpoint Heinrichskopf. Finally, we head towards the Rotefels-Panorama path and to Bastei. After enjoying the magnificent view of Nahe Valley and Soonwald, the path to our destination, the Luise-Rodrian-Haus, is just a short walk.
Depending on the number of participants, there will be 1 or 2 stations along the way with mindfulness and relaxation exercises, which can be understood as suggestions for self-implementation.
Length: 11 km and 330 m elevation gain
Map download: Star Hike Relaxation DAV Nahegau • Hike » outdooractive.com
Hike leaders: Lutz Renger 0157 – 74077369 and Markus Meister 0152 - 23442632
From 3:00 p.m. onwards, catering will be provided at the Luise -Rodrian - Haus.