Friedel Küntner Nature Trail – Wittersheim Shelter loop from Herbitzheim

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Friedel Küntner Nature Trail – Wittersheim Shelter loop from Herbitzheim

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Friedel Küntner Nature Trail – Wittersheim Shelter loop from Herbitzheim

04:12

15.0km

290m

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:

Südlicher Bliesgau/Auf der Lohe

Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.60 km

View of Herbitzheim from Hanickel

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A pretty loop with constantly changing views over the magnificent cultural landscape of Bliesgau, with the typical mosaic of orchards, forests, and small villages. Especially during the fruit tree blossom, it's a real feast for the eyes.

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3.89 km

Sheltered Rest Area With View of Wolfersheim and the Bliestal

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New bank above Wolfersheim with great view

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4.76 km

Friedel Küntner Nature Trail

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This educational forest trail is also a section of the approx. 16 km long "Bliesgau" hiking trail (formerly Bliesgau Round Table).

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6.61 km

Schornwald Hut

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This shelter with barbecue area is well signposted. It is located directly at the hiking parking lot between Erfweiler-Ehlingen and Rubenheim.

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9.10 km

Wittersheim Shelter

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This large shelter with tables and benches also has a large outdoor area. There's also a restroom and a barbecue area.

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9.95 km

Hiking trail in the Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve

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On the way to the Bliesgauer

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10.4 km

Bebelsheim Shelter

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This is the smallest refuge on the "Bliesgauer" or BLIESGAUER Tafeltour. Clockwise it is the 1st refuge on this path. Counterclockwise the 4th.

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13.4 km

Panoramic View from Hannock

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

2.07 km

592 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.31 km

4.71 km

1.68 km

763 m

540 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

6°C

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Comments

April 27, 2025,Premiumwanderweg Der Bliesgauer

If you want to experience the Bliesgau in all its glory, this 16-kilometer circular hiking trail is perfect for you. Together with our friend from the YouTube channel "@Tobi wandert," we set off today counterclockwise from the starting point at the community center in Herbitzheim. The sweeping views of the Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve are a defining feature of this tour. …

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November 13, 2022,Der Bliesgauer 13.11.22

With the great weather today I wanted to be able to see far. So off to the Biesgau to go on the Biesgau Tafeltour. Apparently it was renamed. She doesn't have any particular highlights but walks well

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June 8, 2023,"Der Bliesgauer"

Whenever we drive towards the airport, I immediately have wanderlust. Unfortunately no flight today, but a nice hike through the Bliesgau with some forest and meadows. Not recommended for allergy sufferers, as the paths often went through unmown fields and the path was only narrow. In addition, it is better to start in the village, since the larger ascent is …

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May 21, 2025,der Bliesgauer

A beautiful hike, and the orchids are currently in bloom.
It's simply wonderful to walk through the beautiful meadows and enjoy the panoramic views.

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April 27, 2025,Der Bliesgauer (Premiumwanderweg)

Yesterday, Sarah and Marco from @Strauchs Wanderlust and I set off on the premium hiking trail "Der Bliesgauer." It was my first visit to the Bliesgau, and I immediately enjoyed the trail. It offered a varied, not-too-difficult route and many magnificent views 😊 Plus, perfect hiking weather ☀️ It's a pleasure to hike 😉

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May 19, 2026,Der Bliesgauer ab Herbitzheim

That was a wonderful tour again.

According to the predecessor, it should be 10km long, but then I realized that the loved ones had shortened it a bit.

I just walked the whole way and enjoyed it. 😜

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June 8, 2024,Der Bliesgauer (ehemals Bliesgau Tafeltour)

Beautiful view of the Bliesgau🥰 🪻🌸🌿🌼
Unfortunately, there are also a lot of forest paths, which is not a bad thing in summer!
Shortly before the finish, my battery unfortunately gave up the ghost 😏

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July 7, 2024,Der Bliesgauer

Not a particularly nice premium hiking trail in my opinion. The paths are overgrown, there are lots of gravel paths, lots of muddy paths, and there are about five benches along the way.

The signage, however, is very good. This is probably because the trail is new. Difficulty level "easy"

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