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The Ritterstein No. 71, inscribed "Am Holläenderklotz," is located approximately 600 meters north of the Luitpold Tower. The Ritterstein stands in the center of a hiking parking lot. Next to the Ritterstein grows an oak tree nearly 20 meters tall. The inscription is misspelled as "Holläender." At the end of the 17th century, numerous Dutchmen came to the Palatinate Forest to acquire particularly large tree trunks for shipbuilding. This led to the development of names such as Holländerschlag (Dutch clearing), Holländerbäume (Dutch trees), Holländerholz (Dutch wood), Holländerweg (Dutch path), and Holländerfahrer (Dutchman driver). ...

Getting to the Winschertfels rock formation isn't easy, no matter which direction you come from… first, you have to climb uphill. This path, formerly just a footpath, has been cleared, as have parts of the rock face. So, while it's still very steep, it's now easily recognizable and passable. (Status: 01/2026)

Simply climb the stairs and enjoy the view!

Beautiful little path along the hillside.

It's beautiful up there, the view too.

A quaint path leads through a winter wonderland when it has snowed.

Superb 360° view. At the foot of the Tower there is a room with a table and a fireplace.

Beautiful view from the Palatinate Forest Trail 🏞 - Wilgartswiesen - Hauenstein Municipality - Southwest Palatinate District