Ludwig Tower – Orensfels Viewpoint loop from Rhodt unter Rietburg

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Ludwig Tower – Orensfels Viewpoint loop from Rhodt unter Rietburg

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Ludwig Tower – Orensfels Viewpoint loop from Rhodt unter Rietburg

03:55

29.6km

1,200m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Haardtrand - Faulenberg

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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575 m

Villa Ludwigshöhe

Highlight • Historical Site

It was not without reason that King Ludwig I decided in 1843 to have a summer villa built in the Palatinate, which was then part of Bavaria and where his …

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4.05 km

Ludwig Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

When the tower was built in 1889, it is said to have had a complete all-round view. Nowadays the view of the Rhine plain is blocked by trees. But you can see well to the east and north-west.

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15.4 km

Orensfels Viewpoint

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Perhaps one of the most beautiful, quiet and amazing places within many, many kilometers. You emerge from the forest, climb up the overhanging rocks and have a fantastic view and …

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15.8 km

Paragliding landing site with a view of the Palatinate Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you also have a beautiful view.

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17.1 km

Landau hut at the Zimmerbrunnen (PWV)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Where the Landauer Hütte stands today, carpenters worked for the construction of Neuscharfeneck Castle in the 13th century. This is less than a kilometer away in a northwesterly direction. Later, …

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17.8 km

Great castle ruin, where children can also go on a discovery tour. At the entrance a small donation box for the preservation of this beautiful ruin. Please note: The Neuscharfeneck castle ruin has been closed since 02.10.2019 due to dilapidation.

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20.7 km

Free parking lot "Drei Buchen"

Highlight • Castle

Large and free parking lot - starting point for many hikes.

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27.5 km

Hilsch Pond

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A very idyllic spot with good food and very friendly staff.

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29.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

10.9 km

4.19 km

869 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

8.11 km

5.53 km

494 m

437 m

398 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

7°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 26, 2025,Vorbei am Orensfels, der Landauer Hütte zum Hilschweiher 🏃‍♀️🥳🌤

1250 meters of elevation gain 🙋😁

I needed and wanted the run 🤗, firstly to process the week and to enjoy the beautiful Palatinate Forest 🥰 but above all for my mind, as it was the first run after I dropped out two weeks ago 🤗

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