Historic Old Town of Freinsheim – Freinsheim Iron Gate loop from Herxheim am Berg

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Herxheim am Berg

Historic Old Town of Freinsheim – Freinsheim Iron Gate loop from Herxheim am Berg

Moderate

4.8

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hikers

Historic Old Town of Freinsheim – Freinsheim Iron Gate loop from Herxheim am Berg

02:32

9.43km

120m

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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384 m

Herxheim Castle Garden and St. Jacob's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful castle garden right next to the Protestant Jakobskirche, the church was known for the police bell, also known as the Hitler bell. From the terrace great view over the wine villages to the Odenwald.

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2.35 km

View of Herxheim am Berg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a super nice view

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2.80 km

Villa Vigna

Highlight • Structure

Very beautifully located winery, with guest house, holiday apartments and also an insider tip as a wedding location.

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3.86 km

Haintor Tower, Freinsheim

Highlight • Historical Site

At the beginning of the 19th century, the Haintor was one of the only two possible ways to get into or out of the city. The 15 meter high, rectangular …

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4.09 km

Historic Old Town of Freinsheim

Highlight • Historical Site

Freinsheim enchants with its beautiful old town, which invites you to stroll and linger. Everywhere there are cozy restaurants and wine taverns, some in idyllic backyards, where you can stop off well and taste a regional Riesling, for example.

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4.20 km

Freinsheim Iron Gate

Highlight • Monument

Out of the ordinary. Great. Before that there is a great little café.

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4.30 km

Hahnenturm, Freinsheim

Highlight • Historical Site

The tower is part of the historic city wall.

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8.62 km

Picnic Area With View of the Rhine Plain Vineyards

Highlight • Rest Area

Magnificent views over the Rhine plain to the Odenwald on the entire tour

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9.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

2.95 km

192 m

133 m

106 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

3.14 km

1.09 km

597 m

319 m

110 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

6°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

October 17, 2024,[DE] Herxheim am Berg - Haintorturm nach Freinsheim

The tour started from a great parking spot with a view over the vineyards towards Freinsheim. Freinsheim is a nice little town.

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November 22, 2025,Freinsheim | Altstadt Freinsheim - Herxheim am Berg Runde

The hike begins in Freinsheim's old town – and even here you can sense how well history and Palatinate charm complement each other. Between the town wall, old sandstone buildings, and the aroma of freshly baked tarte flambée, the start is easy. As soon as you leave the last half-timbered houses behind, the landscape opens up and you find yourself …

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