Attractions around Oberotterbach

This extremely well-preserved castle, which is one of the most famous in the Palatinate, lies above Klingenmünster. From the keep you have a sensational view over the entire Rhine plain. … read more

Barely a kilometer from the natural monument Dicke Eiche is the hiking home of the same name. Here you can stop for a short break with a white cheese (quark) with potatoes and a nice Weissherbst spritzer.

The highest castle in the Palatinate, at 571 meters above sea level, is located right on the border with Alsace in France. It impresses with a very well-preserved upper castle … read more

Drachenfels Castle is definitely worth a climb. A great experience, and not just because of the beautiful view. Exploring the structure of this castle is a real adventure, as it differs significantly from the usual castles

Weisseburch, Wissembourg, Weissenburg: The "petite ville", surrounded by wine and forests, in the historic streets of the center ville is the city full of life.

The gigantic view alone makes it worth climbing up the ladder (and down again, of course).

Great vantage point with a view into the distance. You should have a head for heights to get to the top of the rock formation (crevice)!

The castle is ingeniously built in and around a high sandstone spur. Many remains of the wall can still be seen here. The architectural style and engraved dates suggest different … read more

The German Wine Gate marks the beginning of the German Wine Route. It was built in the Third Reich to make the winegrowing region better known. Even today, an imperial … read more

The castle Löwenstein (also called Lindenschmitt and Löwenburg) was first mentioned in the 13th century. The castle was destroyed in 1386 because of Raubritterei and probably not rebuilt.

Very nice ruin with a beautiful view on both platforms.

The tower stands on the 503m above sea level. NN high Treutelsberg.
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On the viewing platform "Am Weißen Fels" the hiker enjoys a distant view into the Wasgau ..., also the Hundsfels can be seen on the right hand.

The huge oak was with its over 300 years a well-known landmark of the Palatinate Forest. In 1994, the oak was so badly injured by unknown persons with a chainsaw … read more

On the one hand, the southern start of the German Wine Route and, on the other, a relic from another time: the German Wine Route was invented by the Nazis to promote tourism.

Palatinate hut romance is lived here, everything to eat and drink, what the Palatine heart desires. The hut, also called Drachenfelshütte, is directly accessible by bike, Harley and car and is not far from the very interesting rock castle Drachenfels.

Interesting rock formations with beautiful views

Great view from above! A head for heights helps here, then you can venture a little closer to the cliff.

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.

Nicely designed rest area. Just do not know what it is about the tri-border region. I met a nudist hiking group here today.

The climb is worth in any case!