Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg – Luitpold Tower loop from Hofstätten

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Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg – Luitpold Tower loop from Hofstätten

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Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg – Luitpold Tower loop from Hofstätten

05:19

18.0km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Pfälzerwald - Kernzone Quellgebiet der Wieslauter

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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31 m

Hofstätten Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

Small village surrounded by forest and nature .... very quiet

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2.42 km

Historic Boundary Stones in the Palatinate Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

(At least) 7 beautiful landmarks! I could see a (descending) numbering from 103 - 99 on 5 boundary stones (if you come from the direction of "Parkplatz Holländerklotz").

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4.98 km

Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

As the highest point for miles around, the tower offers a wonderful panoramic view over large parts of the Palatinate Forest. There is also an outdoor rest area and a …

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5.08 km

Luitpold Tower

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Good to running, straight sand path with "Steinmännchen" along the way.

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6.69 km

View of Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

You have to take a closer look, but the Luitpold Tower on the Weißenberg is clearly visible above the treetops - a worthwhile hiking destination from here. The tower is 34.6m high and was inaugurated on September 26, 1909.

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11.8 km

Pfalzwoog and Trift facility on the Kaltenbach

Highlight • Lake

Who would like to inform about the firewood supply in the Palatinate with the use of the trifts in the side streams of Queich, is right here.

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14.1 km

Annweiler Forester's Lodge – Black Fox

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Reopened in March 2019 after a longer renovation phase (than planned).
Beautiful sun terrace next to a large lawn with climbing frames.
Young, friendly team offers Palatinate home cooking with …

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

5.50 km

814 m

642 m

Surfaces

7.59 km

4.68 km

4.27 km

979 m

475 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

9°C

41 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

July 6, 2025,Oase(n) im Pfälzerwald | Idyllische Runde zwischen Hofstätten und Hermersbergerhof

If you're missing the report at this point, please look in the "Description" below the title (alternatively, expand this comment) - a new feature from Komoot to decompress the tour report and comment section: komoot.com/de-de/product-updates/7MExYMlM2aHE2AejMTZru4/fuege-beschreibungen-zu-deinen-abgeschlossenen-aktivitaeten-hinzu

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Yesterday, we went to the Palatinate Forest relatively spontaneously, as it's very easy for both of us to get there. I had searched for …

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November 16, 2024,Pfälzerwald Kernzone-Quellgebiet der Wieslauter Hermersbergerhof - Hofstätten

Since I was completely amazed by the highlights and the paths on my first hike in the core zone - source area of the Wieslauter this year, I set out today to discover even more of the area. I started at a free car park near Hermersbergerhof. From there my path led me past the Bollenblick lookout point and the …

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September 22, 2024,Hermersberger Hof > Luitpoldturm > Schwarzer Fuchs

On Sunday we went on a hike with two superlatives: We started at the Hermersbergerhof, the highest municipality in the Palatinate. From there we hiked to the Luitpold Tower, which at around 35 meters is one of the three highest towers in the Palatinate Forest.

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October 16, 2022,Große Runde mit Sonnenuntergang 🌄auf dem Luitpoldturm

At the Holländerklotz we started at noon with a pleasant 16 degrees. Through the "Grenzstein-Allee" to the 7 beeches in the tranquil Hofstätten. Komoot got back at me for the spontaneous change in the route to the Eiderberg with a path that didn’t exist 🙈. Nevertheless, I found the Eiderberg, including its small moor and the beautiful view of the …

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February 25, 2024,Hermersberger Hof, Luitpoldturm, Eiderberg, Schwarzer Fuchs

Today was a completely new tour for us. We started from the Hermersberger Hof via the Luitpoldturm to the Black Fox (formerly Annweiler Forsthaus). There was delicious coffee and cake 😋☕☕🍰🍮. The paths up to that point were nice, mostly wide and very comfortable to walk on. In some places you have a beautiful view towards Wilgartswiesen, the Sickinger Höhe …

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April 28, 2022,Schwarzer Fuchs - Hermersbergerhof - Eiderberg

From the Annweiler Forsthaus down to the Annweilerer Woog, up to the Hermersbergerhof, Luitpoldturm and Holländerklotz, over towards Hofstätten and over the Eiderberg back to the Schwarzer Fuchs-Annweiler Forsthaus. In large parts beautiful paths and quiet forest to unfortunately walk Hermersbergerhof on the road.

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August 16, 2025,🚶🏼‍♀️And when my demons come, I kick their b… - Und liebe den Sonnenaufgang am Luitpoldturm

Today was all about overcoming my inner demons, getting up at 4 a.m., and driving to the Luitpold Tower for sunrise.
To be honest, I haven't been this scared in a long time. I left my headlamp in the car, as it's only about 500 meters to the Luitpold Tower. About halfway there, I suddenly heard a wild boar grunting …

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February 13, 2022,Hermersbergerhof (Plattform, Luitpoldturm, Eiderberg, Forsthaus Annweiler)

I got the idea for the tour from "ichbindannmaldraussen".
Beautiful round that runs partly on narrow paths, partly on wide paths. Unfortunately, the black 🦊 is currently closed. So there were no spinach dumplings ☹️.

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