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Hiking Highlight
Once upon a time, the emperors of the Staufer family were enthroned high up on this huge rock ship, steering the destinies of the Holy Roman Empire of the German …
Tip by Jonas Wind
Hiking Highlight
About Klingemünster is this extremely well-preserved castle, which is one of the most famous in the Palatinate. From the keep you have a sensational view over the entire Rhine valley. …
Tip by Jonas Wind
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Hiking Highlight
Class castle ruins, where children can go on their discovery tour. At the entrance there is a small donation box for the preservation of this beautiful ruin. 👍Please note: The …
Tip by Ralf
Hiking Highlight
Dream view of the ruin Neukastel on the Wingert and in the Rhine plain.
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Hiking Highlight
A really special place. Be sure to watch the Slevogt exhibition and take a tour through the living and festival rooms of the Bavarian kings!
Tip by Raphael
Hiking Highlight
The Scharfenberg castle ruins, also known as "Münz", are expected to be closed until mid-2023 due to renovation work, among other things.
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Tip by Biitii 105
Hiking Highlight
The climbing rocks between the castle ruins Trifels and Scharfenberg have fancy names since they are climbed by rock climbers. Even if you do not climb up the rocky outcrops, …
Tip by Sebastian Kowalke
Hiking Highlight
The small castle was, like many others, destroyed in the Palatinate Peasants' War. Only sparsely restored, it still offers a fantastic view over the southern Palatinate Forest and the adjacent Vosges. Below the ruin is a beautiful castle well.
Tip by Jonas Wind
Hiking Highlight
The name - as well as everything about this ruin is unknown. It is certain that it is one of the oldest palaces of the Palatinate and since the year 2000 it has been protected by UNESCO.
Tip by Jonas Wind
Mountain Biking Highlight
A very beautiful and romantic castle ruin. In the ruin there are information boards about the castle, which are very nicely designed and informative. The best thing, however, is the beautiful distant view in and around the Palatinate.
Tip by Mrs. Fluffs
Hiking Highlight
From up here you have a comprehensive overview of the Wasgau with its gently rolling hills and dreamy clearings. The castle was destroyed in the Peasants' War in the 16th …
Tip by Jonas Wind
Hiking Highlight
Refuge from the 9th century. The Heidenschuh is said to have been used by the Klingenmünster monastery in the 9th century to protect the population in the event of Norman …
Tip by Tzi
Hiking Highlight
The rather unknown Meistersel - also called Modeneck or Modenbacher Schloss - was founded around the 11th century and destroyed in the 30-year war.
Tip by Jonas Wind
Hiking Highlight
The Ramburg above the Dernbachtal is easy to hike and therefore perfect for families with small children. Next door can be strengthened at the Ramburgschenke typical Pfälzer home cooking and Rieslingschorle.
Tip by Jonas Wind
Bike Touring Highlight
Bad Bergzabern is located on the German Wine Route and is a good starting point for many cycling tours.
Tip by iCycle
Mountain Biking Highlight
Very nice view over the Palatinate Forest.
Tip by DrahtEsel
Bike Touring Highlight
Also worth a trip in Corona times. Easily accessible by bike, but you shouldn't make the mistake of using one of the hiking trails to continue your journey: These are only for mountain bikes ...
Tip by Bernd P.
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