Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Bad Dürkheim
Weisenheim am Berg
Nature Trail at Ungeheuersee
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Bad Dürkheim
Weisenheim am Berg
Nature Trail at Ungeheuersee
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 159 out of 165 hikers
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord
Location: Weisenheim am Berg, Landkreis Bad Dürkheim, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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The Ungeheuersee is a shallow rain-moor pond that is mainly fed by the Krumbach.
On the shore of the lake there is a sandstone boulder with his name carved into it.
According to a legend, no one used to like going there because forest spirits were up to mischief here at midnight. Apparently there was also a forest woman living by the lake who is said to have stolen many a child.
However, the name has nothing to do with that; rather, it comes from the words “Unger” for forest pasture and “Heyer” for enclosure.
The path around the lake is about 700 m long and several information boards offer explanations.
The managed Weisenheimer Hütte is located on its northwestern bank.
September 11, 2023
A beautiful path leads around the lake with many insights and information boards
August 19, 2024
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Location: Weisenheim am Berg, Landkreis Bad Dürkheim, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
4.8
(313)
1,090
02:02
7.28km
140m
4.8
(81)
358
03:45
13.2km
290m
4.7
(92)
266
02:01
7.30km
130m