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The Top 19 Mountain Passes in the Palatinate Forest

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Palatinate Forest and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Hahnenschritt Pass parking area (565 m)

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A parking lot below the Kalmit, from which you can start many hikes in all directions.

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Lolosruhe Pass

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The road bike climbs and descents are worth a big recommendation. Idyllic streets, little traffic!

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Johanniskreuz Junction

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Contact point for a lot of motorcyclists. Very busy, lots of traffic.

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Kohlplatz Pass and Ritterstein No. 69

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The charcoal burners were probably once active at this place - in addition, a rearguard action took place here in the late 18th century. Several paths cross here today.

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Lolosruhe

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Refuge and rest stop.
Large parking lot available

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Lindemannsruhe

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A beautiful road bike route. It's fun to drive.

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Eastern ascent/descent to the Drei Buchen Pass

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The Drei Buchen pass lies between Ramberg and Burrweiler/Weyher (between Edenkoben and Annweiler) and connects the Dernbachtal with the Modenbachtal. The pass can also serve as a connection between the …

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Totenkopfstraße

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Extremely beautiful, narrow road right through the Palatinate Forest. Perfect in conjunction with the Kalmit increase. Fortunately for motorcycles locked in the summer but she can be quite busy at …

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Three Beeches Pass (403 m)

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Drei Buchen Pass

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Hahnenschritt Pass parking area (565 m)

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Eastern ascent/descent to the Drei Buchen Pass

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