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The Top 20 Gorges in the Palatinate Forest

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in the Palatinate Forest. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Palatinate Forest.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

Altschlossfelsen

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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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Rock Passage Near Büttelfelsen

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

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Karlstalschlucht Gorge

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

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Narrow Rock Passage on the Dahner Felsenpfad

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Interesting passage through the rock face. Easy to walk.

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Altschlossfelsen Rock Formation

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It is a scenic highlight. The rocks are worth seeing in terms of size, variety of shapes and color effect. A number of paths can be strolled between the rocks, …

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Moss-Covered Boulders in Karlstalschlucht

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The "Karlstal" is located near Trippstadt in the district of Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate.
- nature reserve
- There is a path right by the stream
- "created around 1790
- designed …

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Three Majesties Rock

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The rock face with the metal plaque commemorates the meeting that took place here in 1862 between the then Bavarian King Ludwig I, the Hesse-Darmstadt Grand Duke Ludwig III and the Austrian Archduchess Hildegarde.

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Rock Path at Glasberg

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Definitely visit. Interesting routing.

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Weinbachklamm Path

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The path is small, narrow and especially fun because of the beautiful area. Also for children it is a great tour.

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Eiderbachtal Trail

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A beautiful, narrow path. It goes up and down, over small bridges and always accompanied by the gurgling of the stream. A really nice experience

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Altschlossfelsen

Rock Passage Near Büttelfelsen

Karlstalschlucht Gorge

Narrow Rock Passage on the Dahner Felsenpfad

Altschlossfelsen Rock Formation

Moss-Covered Boulders in Karlstalschlucht

Three Majesties Rock

Rock Path at Glasberg

Weinbachklamm Path

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