The end of the 9th century, when the Carolingians ruled what was then East Francia, was marked by troubled times. When threatened by armies, the inhabitants fled from a settlement in the valley to a nearby mountain fortification. Such a refuge was discovered on the Burghalder Felsen. An eight meter wide ditch separated the northern rock surface from the easily accessible massif. The stone material from the ditch was used for a wall about two meters wide behind the ditch.
A knight's stone commemorates this. Highly recommended.

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November 26, 2022

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In autumn, with the colorful foliage, the rock appears even more beautiful

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April 23, 2022

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A beautiful rock massif near Hauenstein, to which the "Burghalder Weg" walking tour was dedicated. It is recommended to visit the region and its many magnificent rocks

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1. Saddle Rock (Dümpfelturm) – Wolfsfelsen loop from Hauenstein

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2. Hasenteller Rock Formation – Paddling Pond, Hauenstein loop from Schwanheim

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3. Saddle Rock (Dümpfelturm) – Wolfsfelsen loop from Erfweiler

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04:46

450m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 320 m

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Monday 16 March

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Location: Hauenstein, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Burghalder Rock – Carolingian Refuge Castle with Ritterstein No. 219

1. Saddle Rock (Dümpfelturm) – Wolfsfelsen loop from Hauenstein

2. Hasenteller Rock Formation – Paddling Pond, Hauenstein loop from Schwanheim

3. Saddle Rock (Dümpfelturm) – Wolfsfelsen loop from Erfweiler

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