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Last updated: October 1, 2025

Altschlossfelsen

Spectacular rock formations. With a great play of light. A visit in the evening will be rewarded with an intense play of colors.

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Schwalbenfelsen

A staircase leads to the secured viewing platform with a wonderful view of the Wasgau town of Dahn and the mighty “Dahner castles”.

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Trifels Castle

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Ungeheuersee

The Ungeheuersee is a flat bog pond, which is fed by the Krumbach. As part of the only raised bog in this low mountain range, the lake has been protected …

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Rock Passage Near Büttelfelsen

Small beautiful passage through the rock, stop for a moment and admire ❗

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Karlstalschlucht Gorge

Very nice, romantic gorge. Ideal for an entertaining hike with dogs in summery temperatures.

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Felsenmeer Hüttenberg

Beautiful rock formations - to be walked on the way to Kalmit. The trail meanders beautifully through the rock.

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Rosskegel Rock

Bizarre rock with several opportunities to look through.

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Braut und Bräutigam Rock Formations

One of the landmarks of Dahn. It is arguably the easiest rock massif to reach as it towers right off the road and can even be photographed from the road. Climbers are often seen on the south side.

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Orensfels Viewpoint

Perhaps one of the most beautiful, quiet and amazing places within many, many kilometers. You emerge from the forest, climb up the overhanging rocks and have a fantastic view and …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Palatinate

Altschlossfelsen

Schwalbenfelsen

Trifels Castle

Ungeheuersee

Rock Passage Near Büttelfelsen

Karlstalschlucht Gorge

Felsenmeer Hüttenberg

Rosskegel Rock

Braut und Bräutigam Rock Formations

Orensfels Viewpoint

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