Wolf Gorge – Dinkelsbrunnen loop from Waldfischbach

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Waldfischbach-Burgalben

Wolf Gorge – Dinkelsbrunnen loop from Waldfischbach

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Wolf Gorge – Dinkelsbrunnen loop from Waldfischbach

03:47

13.2km

310m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.45 km

Galgenfels Viewpoint

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The Galgenfels offers an overview of Waldfischbach and a beautiful view.

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5.37 km

Here, a copy of the Saltuarius/forest manager gravestone is embedded in the rock. The original was found during archaeological excavations and is kept in the Historical Museum of the Palatinate in Speyer.

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5.48 km

Heidelsburg — Roman fortress ruins

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The Heidelsburg is a Roman hilltop fortification, very hidden. It was on the Roman road to Bad Dürkheim. Heidelsburg is also known as the oldest forestry office in Germany.

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7.24 km

Wolf Gorge

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The gorge does not have its name for nothing

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8.19 km

Dinkelsbrunnen

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Best drinking water quality

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8.66 km

Rolandsbrunnen

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One of several wells, on the way to Heltersberg.

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11.4 km

View of Waldfischbach

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Beautiful forest, good and clear paths.
Nice view of the valley in vacant spots.

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11.7 km

Bench under rock overhang with view of Waldfischbach

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Slightly hidden place with a bench under a large ledge. View over Waldfischbach. The place is on the official Holzlandweg.

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13.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.61 km

3.49 km

1.74 km

169 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.47 km

1.67 km

1.65 km

1.57 km

693 m

189 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

March 2, 2025,Von der Heidelsburg zum Seelenfelsen | Kelten und Römer in der Pfalz | Wandern in der Pfalz

A peaceful hike through a diverse forest landscape to a historic site and an impressive rock massif.

You can find the video of the hike here:

I start my hike in Waldfischbach-Burgalben.
Along beautiful paths and through diverse forest, I reach a hilltop settlement of the Romans, which was probably also used by the Celts – also known as …

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April 7, 2023,🐰🥾Kloine Pälzer 😉 Karfreitagswanderung👍

The weather was too bad for us😉 for biking😭 But hiking is always possible👍 and inspected a few great trails at the same time 😉
I'll save the picture description 😉 everyone who has been there knows why 👍

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