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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Schweigen-Rechtenbach

Waldgeisterweg Oberotterbach – View of Schweigen-Rechtenbach loop from Schweigen-Rechtenbach

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Schweigen-Rechtenbach

Waldgeisterweg Oberotterbach – View of Schweigen-Rechtenbach loop from Schweigen-Rechtenbach

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4.4

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Waldgeisterweg Oberotterbach – View of Schweigen-Rechtenbach loop from Schweigen-Rechtenbach

02:48

9.81km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Haardtrand - Am Wachtberg

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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837 m

View of Rußbachweiher

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The Rußbachweiher is dammed in two small ponds before it continues on its way towards the Rhine.
Nice place to take a break or start a tour from the hiking car park. However, the crane flies also like the ponds...

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2

922 m

Lily Pond Near Rechtenbach

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There is still a parking lot for hikers, several seating options and the historic washing area above the two ponds.

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3

3.43 km

Steinbühl Forest Trail

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Beautiful hiking trail, partly lined with heather.

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4

6.05 km

Waldgeisterweg Oberotterbach

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Funny wooden figures along the way. Not just fun for kids.

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6.71 km

Oberotterbach Shooting Lodge

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Nice rest stop and I can order something and take it with me. Have now open 😳

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7.61 km

Alte Wäschbank

Lake

7

8.13 km

View of Oberotterbach

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Nice bench with a view of Oberotterbach, which invites you to take a short break.

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8.78 km

View of Schweigen-Rechtenbach

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Two benches with an unobstructed view of Schweigen-Rechtenbach.

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9.30 km

Protestant Church, Rechtenbach

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The Prot. Church in Rechtenbach is located in the very north of the village. A beautiful sandstone church built in 1764 using elements from the medieval church. After the formation …

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9.81 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.06 km

2.62 km

944 m

165 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

3.36 km

1.33 km

1.16 km

184 m

106 m

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