Schlagbaum Trail Junction

Hiking cross in the Palatinate Forest

The quickest and easiest way is via the Weilach (Leistadt district).

From there, many hikes and bike tours are possible in all directions.

Towards Teufelstein, quickly, easily and slightly uphill.

Lower Gaistal, Herzogweiher always downhill, also plain and simple.

Upper Gaistal, Hardenburg via a beautiful, longer hiking trail, but also challenging for mountain bikers.

The Bismarck Tower can be reached via two paths. Hikers should use the forest highway, as the (single) trail is often used as a downhill slope... so mountain bikers must be expected.

Heidenfels and Lindemannsruhe are other hotspots on the mountain.

Tip: Hikers and mountain bikers should respect each other

If you know your way around or have a local guide, you have many interesting options from the impact area. E.g. Trail down to Hardenburg, or trail up to the Bismarck Tower.

Big crossroads. From here you can take well-signposted hiking trails to Lindesmannsruhe, Bismarck Tower, Bad Dürkheim,...
Thanks to the tables and benches, there is also a good opportunity to take a break.