Laurent Wies www.bigvood.lu

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Laurent Wies www.bigvood.lu

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Germany Castles of Dahn

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Probably the best spot for sunrise pictures of the castles.

Photography Tips

In 2018 the tree on the left collapsed. In general foggy daytimes are perfect for this spot, since the fog might cover the landscape around the castle, adding a perfect mood to this photo spot.

Travel Information

When parking your car near the castle at the parking lot for the castle, you turn around and take the hiking path up through the forest for about 700 meters. While walking, you see on your left side a rock formation: you have to get on the other side of it. After walking for about 700m, you reach this long rock and can go back in direction of the castle, but on the opposite side of this rock to reach the rock called Haferfels.
Use a headlight, if you go there for sunrise, because the "path" is very narrow and using both hands is recommended in some situations.
The walk takes around 30 minutes.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Sunrise

Sunrise & Sunset 08:19 - 16:35 | current local time: 07:49

Photo Themes autumn Castle mist ruine Sunrise tree

Locations Palatinate Forest castle Pfälzerwald Erfweiler Dahn Haferfelsen Tannstein Grafendahn Altdahn

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Spot Comments (3)

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Manuel Becker 07.01.2019

That's a really nice view and a great photo. How long did you walk to this spot from the parking lot? Guess that's quite important to know when you want to be there for a sunrise photo. Thank you dear Laurent for adding this beautiful photo! Cheers, Manuel

Laurent Wies 08.01.2019

I can´t remember exactly, but I would say at least half an hour. The „way“ that leads there, isn´t the easiest on. I discovered this rock while visiting the castle and it was only on the second attempt, that I finally reached it in late afternoon: took some nice sunset pictures there too, so definitely worth the effort. Best regards, Laurent

Team

Manuel Becker 08.01.2019

Awesome, thank you very much! That makes this spot so much better and more helpful for others. Really appreciate that!