Highlight • Monument
Ritterstein Eichenkranz
Hiking
5.0
(37)
Mountain biking
4.8
(21)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord
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November 25, 2022
Hiking
He points out the “Eichenkranz” (or “Kranzeichen”) forest section with beautiful, very old oak trees.
For Ritterstein fans: "The stone provided by the forestry administration was [later] included in the Ritterstein network as a landmark for hikers." Therefore, the typical Ritterstein abbreviation “PWV” is missing.
Source (partly quoted verbatim): Walter Eitelmann in "Rittersteine im Pfälzerwald", self-published by the Palatinate Forest Association, Neustadt/Wstr.
•June 23, 2022
Hiking
It marks the place where oaks used to stand in a circle or "in a wreath".
Hence the name oak wreath on the stone.
•June 6, 2019
Mountain biking
In 1908, the PWV began under his founding chairman Karl Albrecht von Ritter (1836-1917), who significantly promoted the project to build at notable locations in the Palatinate Forest road signs and placemarks made of sandstone. For this purpose, partially stone blocks were set up, partly also used locally existing rocks or walls. In addition to the carved text is found - with exceptions - at each knight stone the abbreviation PWV for the Palatine Forest Association.
•Nearby routes
Best routes near Ritterstein Eichenkranz
4.3
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44
hikers
19.0km
05:18
370m
370m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(2)
11
hikers
11.3km
03:11
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
hikers
10.9km
03:08
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 330 m
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