Schillerhain Watchtower – Schreiberhütte Shelter loop from Kirchheimbolanden

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Schillerhain Watchtower – Schreiberhütte Shelter loop from Kirchheimbolanden

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Schillerhain Watchtower – Schreiberhütte Shelter loop from Kirchheimbolanden

03:25

12.4km

200m

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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890 m

Red Tower Kirchheimbolanden

Highlight • Historical Site

He almost lost his life a hundred years ago. Because at that time the street passage was created by simply chopping a hole in the city wall. Fortunately, a tiny …

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1.67 km

Schillerhain Watchtower

Highlight • Monument

The watch tower in Schillerhain was originally part of a medieval observation and early warning system consisting of several watch towers in the area, which ensured better protection and better …

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2.70 km

Schreiberhütte Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful refuge with covered indoor and outdoor areas.

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3.10 km

Agenturvista Viewpoint with View of Donnersberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rest area with a great view

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4.03 km

View of Donnersberg from Schillerhain

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From here you have a great view of the Donnersberg

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7.75 km

Beautiful town hall right in the middle of the village. Opposite, a small green area with benches (NO more parking!) has been created, including a "Bolander cat" (= nickname of the Bolander citizens) made of concrete.

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7.97 km

Neu-Bolanden Castle Ruins

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Wonderful view from the castle ruins down to the village of Bolanden and to Donnersberg on the horizon.

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11.6 km

Wild Boar Statue at Römerplatz, Kirchheimbolanden

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The square was created as part of urban redevelopment in the 1980s. Originally built up closely with gabled houses, it is now used for events and the weekly market. The …

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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.40 km

2.16 km

1.26 km

900 m

689 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

2.80 km

2.46 km

1.62 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

13°C

7°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

December 13, 2024,Schöner Rundweg Kirchheimbolanden - Bolanden (mit Burgruine Neu-Bolanden) bei eiskalten Temperaturen

We hiked this tour on December 13, 2024, but due to time constraints (photo captions, etc.) I was only able to publish it in KOMOOT on January 12, 2025:

Today @Elili and I were out and about again - and in freezing cold! @Elili had found the tour suggestion in the "Tour Search" menu at KOMOOT, and it was supposed …

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September 6, 2025,Kirchheimbolanden | Kirchheimbolanden - Blick auf den Donnersberg – Burgruine Neu-Bolanden Runde

A very nice, varied route with beautiful viewpoints of the Donnersberg.

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May 30, 2026,Kornfeldromantik & Altstadtflair: Kirchheimbolanden

After being able to provide moral support at a swimming competition in the morning, there was still time for a hike in the afternoon. ☺️ Legs are not yet fully recovered after our bikepacking tours. 😵‍💫 But the appetite is still high, so a little exercise is necessary! 😅

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November 13, 2024,🥾 Kirchheimbolanden🍁🌂🌳

Parked at the Schillerhain car park, we first went up to the Schneckenturm, then down towards the old town. There we made a detour to the city wall, with the registry office and wedding room, a few towers, a striking number of empty shops... We continued towards Bolanden. Past the monastery garden and a short way through the village, the …

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