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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Mauschbach

Border Trail – Hornbach Abbey loop from Hornbach

Moderate

4.2

(10)

47

hikers

Border Trail – Hornbach Abbey loop from Hornbach

02:58

10.7km

190m

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: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.86 km

View of Saint Pirmin Church and Water Buffalo Pasture

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Here you can see water buffalos on a large area. Here you should take your time to observe ... it's worth it!

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2

3.86 km

Border Trail

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Very pleasant path along the Franco-German border, between river, fields and woods.

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3

5.10 km

Picnic Area by the Schwalb River

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Great resting opportunity with free addiction to the nearby orchard

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4

5.11 km

Spitzbubenbrücke

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The "Spitzbubenbrücke" is very idyllic. Next to the bridge there is also a nice rest area with table and benches.

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5

6.66 km

Gimpelwald hut

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Unfortunately Corona is currently not open.

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6

8.05 km

View of the Hornbach town wall

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7

8.52 km

The houses, which were built directly on the old city walls, are an example of the medieval construction style in which residential buildings were partially integrated into the defensive structures.

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8

8.89 km

Hornbach Abbey

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The history of the Hornbach monastery dates back to the 8th century. You can walk through the cloister, recharge your batteries in the chapel or take a break in the …

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

2.18 km

1.09 km

642 m

200 m

103 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

2.73 km

1.67 km

1.54 km

206 m

111 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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