Colourful views — autumnal hikes in the Palatinate Forest
Hiking Collection by komoot
8
Tours
23:58 h
51.1 mi
7,900 ft
When thick fog hangs over the mountains of the Wasgau, the chestnuts drop their prickly fruit and the many huts fire up their chimneys again, then it’s autumn in the Palatinate Forest. Whether you're trudging through the lonely forest in a drizzle or you're lucky enough to marvel at the colourful vineyards of the Haardt on a clear day, you can be sure that autumn is the perfect season for hiking here.
These eight Tours show you the Palatinate Forest from its most magnificent side. They all lead you along winding forest paths through the undulating landscape, taking you to spectacular vantage points and heritage sites. The Palatinate Forest hides numerous mystical ruins, historic towers and cosy huts that have been feeding hungry hikers for generations.
Unique to this region are the red sandstone rock formations, which bear enchanted names such as ‘Devil's Table’ or ‘Dragon's Rock’. With their eroded shapes, cavities and curves, they inspire your imagination. Often, you can also climb the huge monolithic stones to enjoy superb views over the orange, yellow and red forest.
The Tours start at hikers' car parks or railway stations, and there are usually bus stops nearby. As these are all circular walks, you can also choose your own starting point. Slip into your hiking boots, put on your waterproof and enjoy nature in all its colourful splendour!
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Tours & Highlights
- Intermediate03:437.60 mi2.0 mph1,275 ft1,300 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Enchanting forest paths, wide views over the colorful roof of the Palatinate Forest and a rustic rest stop await you on this twelve-kilometer round. It starts at the parking lot of the Hauenstein outdoor pool. From there you climb directly up to the first vantage point at the ruins of Backelstein Castle…
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- Intermediate02:426.92 mi2.6 mph1,200 ft1,200 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This eleven-kilometer circular hike takes you through the colorful autumn forest near Edenkoben and offers you both historical and scenic highlights. From the parking lot at the Schlossbergbrunnen you follow the path to the valley station of the Rietburgbahn - either by train or on foot you go up to…
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- Intermediate03:096.60 mi2.1 mph1,025 ft1,025 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
With rustling leaves under your feet, this almost eleven-kilometer circular hike takes you to fascinating rock formations in the south-western Palatinate Forest. From the Hinterweidenthal Ort train station, you hike up to the well-known Teufelstisch at the beginning - it's really incredible how the narrow…
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- Intermediate02:184.94 mi2.1 mph700 ft700 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Traditional rest stops, wide views and a mystical ruin sweeten this already wonderful round tour. You start at the Drei Buchen hiking car park, from where you follow a forest path to the Dreimärker - at the large crossroads you will find a very special stone that is worth a closer look.
Continue to the…
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- Intermediate02:465.79 mi2.1 mph875 ft925 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
An enchanting play of colors and historical places promises this nine kilometer long autumn hike south of Bad Dürkheim. The Sensental hiking car park is the starting point and from there you first climb up to the Michaelskapelle and then to the Heidenlöcher on Kirchberg.
You hike through the bright autumn…
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- Expert03:056.40 mi2.1 mph700 ft700 ftExpert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The Dahner Felsenland is an enchanting and fascinating sandstone landscape, which you can explore on this ten-kilometer loop. Starting from the parking lot of the Dahn youth hostel, you initially hike in a southerly direction. From the valley you climb up to the first highlight of this hike, the Lämmerfelsen…
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- Intermediate03:066.26 mi2.0 mph1,150 ft1,150 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
You are on the trail of mythical creatures on this ten-kilometer circular hike in the northern Palatinate Forest. From the starting point at the Saupferch car park, you follow the forest path to the restaurant of the same name.
This is where the tough ascent to the legendary Drachenfels begins, which…
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- Intermediate03:086.56 mi2.1 mph1,000 ft1,050 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Spectacular rock formations and wide panoramic views over the Palatinate Forest await you on this ten and a half kilometer round trip. You start at the Rehberg car park south of Annweiler am Trifels. In a gentle up and down you hike through the autumn forest to the Ritterstein Windhof, where you cross…
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Collection Stats
- Tours8
- Distance51.1 mi
- Duration23:58 h
- Elevation7,900 ft
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