Vogelbänke Rock Formations – Wichtel Gorge loop from Homburg

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Vogelbänke Rock Formations – Wichtel Gorge loop from Homburg

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Vogelbänke Rock Formations – Wichtel Gorge loop from Homburg

02:13

8.29km

90m

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

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lambsbachtal

Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.75 km

Vogelbänke Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

This collection of beautiful rock formations is called "bird beds". They are very lush with moss.

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3.49 km

Vogelsbrünnchen and Vogelshäuschen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Small rest area with a tasty source!
In the immediate vicinity (the podium high and then 50 meters to the left) is also the refuge.

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3.57 km

Forest Path in the Lambsbachtal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This is the Little Red Riding Hood Trail.

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3.99 km

Root Alley in the Schloss Karlsberg Forest Park

Highlight • Trail

Narrow, narrow path with many roots.
So open your eyes and lift your feet 😉

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5.27 km

Marian Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

This Maria memorial was built in 1964. Until the beginning of the 1970s, May devotions were held daily by the Catholic here in May. Parish held.

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5.47 km

Merburg Castle Ruins at the Malafels

Highlight • Castle

Ruin of a small castle. One can well imagine how this castle (see drawing) once looked. The Merburg is located in the immediate vicinity of the fish pond and the fisherman's hut

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5.55 km

Fisherman's Hut at Kirrberg Pond

Highlight • Restaurant

Beautifully situated idyllic pond on the edge of Kirrberg. 😃
In the fisherman's hut you can relax. The landlord here is very friendly and accommodating. 🤗 There is a small …

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6.23 km

Wichtel Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

A very small but idyllic gorge. It lies between the Little Red Riding Hood path and the fairy forest. Not only children can imagine where the names come from.

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8.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

2.25 km

281 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

3.16 km

887 m

362 m

238 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

March 28, 2025,Zur Merburg auf dem Malafelsen

After the physiotherapy in Homburg, we went for a short hike to take advantage of the beautiful weather. We saw two deer, a grey heron, and lots of lizards; it was worth it ;-)

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August 17, 2025,Au départ de Hombourg

A beautiful hike in a mossy forest and what a joy this little pond in the middle of the walk..

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March 15, 2026,🚶🏼‍♀️Kleine Homburger Waldtour 🤧

I've got a bad cold. Even so, I had to get some fresh air today, and the high humidity seems to be good for my lungs 😂.

Today I hiked a short section of the Homburg Castle Hill Trail – through the woods, with little elevation gain and few people. I'm hoping to get to the Vorderpfalz region sometime this …

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