Pfälzer Waldpfad

Pfälzer Waldpfad

Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Pfalz, Kaiserslautern to Schweighofen

Distance

144 km

Stages

9

Difficulty

moderate

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

A 143.7 km journey through the heart of the Pfalz. The Pfälzer Waldpfad starts in Kaiserslautern, a city echoing with military history, and winds its way to Schweighofen, crossing dense forests and rolling hills. Nine stages, 3,916 meters of elevation gain, reveal charming villages like Leimen and Schwanheim. The scent of pine needles mingles with wildflowers as you pass Alte Schmelz, a historical site that whispers tales of yore. More than a hiking trail, it’s a cultural , part of the Internazionali collection, where nature and heritage intertwine seamlessly.

Highlights

  • Alte Schmelz
  • Villa Kröckel
  • Kleiner Breitenberg
  • Château Saint-Paul
  • Hoher Kopf

Stages

  1. 1

    Kaiserslautern to Stelzenbergmoderate

    17 km427 m370 m

  2. 2

    Stelzenberg to Trippstadtmoderate

    12 km391 m247 m

  3. 3

    Trippstadt to Heltersbergmoderate

    14 km333 m373 m

  4. 4

    Heltersberg to Rodalbenmoderate

    18 km401 m509 m

  5. 5

    Rodalben to Merzalbenmoderate

    10 km354 m375 m

  6. 6

    Merzalben to Wilgartswiesenmoderate

    23 km492 m526 m

  7. 7

    Wilgartswiesen to Reichenbachmoderate

    16 km522 m572 m

  8. 8

    Reichenbach to Erlenbach bei Dahnmoderate

    17 km572 m563 m

  9. 9

    Erlenbach bei Dahn to Schweighofenmoderate

    17 km424 m409 m

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