The Cross of Peace at Herberg – Stream landscape of the Sauer Valley loop from Schönau (Pfalz)

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The Cross of Peace at Herberg – Stream landscape of the Sauer Valley loop from Schönau (Pfalz)

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The Cross of Peace at Herberg – Stream landscape of the Sauer Valley loop from Schönau (Pfalz)

07:50

26.6km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Königsbruch

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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439 m

Königsbruch

Nature Reserve

7.05 km

Blumenstein

Castle

9.90 km

Maimont Summit and Celtic Ring Wall

Highlight • Summit

Here, in ancient times, the Celts were at home. The area is so overgrown that you hardly see anything from the ringwall. However, it is easy to see the sacrificial …

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10.4 km

The Cross of Peace at Herberg

Highlight • Monument

In addition to the fantastic view, the Maimont is a place steeped in history, not least because of the Franco-German relations.
A fitting place for a peace cross and a …

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10.7 km

Long rock formation "Altes Heer"

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Here a beautiful and narrow path goes along the long rock formation "Altes Heer".

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15.8 km

Pfälzerwoog

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful nature reserve, a bit remote but in the middle of nature. The frog croaking is really nice.

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16.3 km

Pfälzerwoog

Nature Reserve

19.0 km

Rumpelstilzchen Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

On the sculpture path, it is worth walking through the forest with your eyes open. Some characters are quite well hidden.

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19.2 km

Hänsel and Gretel wooden sculptures

Highlight • Structure

On the sculpture trail, each wooden figure is beautifully crafted and a delight to look at.

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20.2 km

Saarbacherhammer Lake (Mühlweiher)

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful circular route that goes through the shore of the campsite.

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22.7 km

Saarbach Bach Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • River

You walk along the Sauer on a beautiful, narrow path. You can see trout and sometimes make your way through the dense reeds.

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26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

5.83 km

2.77 km

2.52 km

1.42 km

401 m

Surfaces

8.40 km

6.55 km

5.70 km

3.69 km

1.76 km

483 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

4°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

September 7, 2024,🇩🇪 Etappe 4 Felsenland Sagenweg: Schönau (Pfalz) - Fischbach bei Dahn

4/5 ⭐, through the forest, alternating between wide paths and narrow trails, we reached the Blumenstein castle ruins at 8 a.m., where we met two hikers who had spent the night there and who enjoyed the wonderful view of the still misty Palatinate Wall towards the rising sun with us. A wide path led us to the Wasigenstein castle ruins, …

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May 15, 2025,Felsenland Sagenweg_Etappe 4

... from Schönau (Palatinate) to Fischbach near Dahn. Before Ludwigswinkel, an additional detour to the former US special weapons depot Area 1 was added.

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April 20, 2023,Dahner Felsenland: Sagenweg | Ludwigswinkel bis Hirschthal

Wow stage with many highlights: Lindelskopf, Großer Felsen, Friedenskreuz, Maimont, Blumenstein Castle and Pfaffenfelsen. The weather also played well and the sun peeked out at the crucial moments.

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April 20, 2023,Dahner Felsenland Sagenweg: von Ludwigswinkel nach Hirschthal

Day two in this mystical area. Ancient rocks, abandoned castle ruins and great views accompany us through the day and make our hearts beat faster. Can that still be topped? The answer will be available tomorrow :)

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