Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Hauenstein
"Winterkirchel" (forest chapel "Maria Himmelspforte")
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Hauenstein
"Winterkirchel" (forest chapel "Maria Himmelspforte")
"Winterkirchel" (forest chapel "Maria Himmelspforte")
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 990 out of 1015 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord
Location: Hauenstein, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to "Winterkirchel" (forest chapel "Maria Himmelspforte")
- Easy
4.9
(7)
41
Hauensteiner Puppe Rock Formation – Paddelweiher Hauenstein loop from Hauenstein01:57
6.68km
180m
Intermediate4.9
(52)
159
Wolfsfelsen – Hasenteller Rock Formation loop from Hauenstein02:58
10.4km
230m
Expert5.0
(10)
28
Altdahn Castle Ruins – Viewpoint on Hochstein Ridge loop from Dahn Süd07:16
25.4km
590m
Tips
Small chapel in the middle of the forest. Anyone who wants can light a candle for a small donation and ring the bell that sounds bright throughout the whole area.
translated by
•August 16, 2015
Forest band "Maria Himmelspforte". Built in the 18th century, destroyed and demolished, rebuilt in the 1940s-50s.
translated by•May 12, 2018
Whether by bike or on foot, the small open church in the forest is beautiful
translated by•July 18, 2020
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Description
Location: Hauenstein, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to "Winterkirchel" (forest chapel "Maria Himmelspforte")
- Easy
4.9
(7)
41
Hauensteiner Puppe Rock Formation – Paddelweiher Hauenstein loop from Hauenstein01:57
6.68km
180m
Intermediate4.9
(52)
159
Wolfsfelsen – Hasenteller Rock Formation loop from Hauenstein02:58
10.4km
230m
Expert5.0
(10)
28
Altdahn Castle Ruins – Viewpoint on Hochstein Ridge loop from Dahn Süd07:16
25.4km
590m
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