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Historical Site Historical Site · Pfalz · 230 m open today

Eschbach

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  • Madenburg und Eschbach von oben
    Madenburg und Eschbach von oben
    Photo: Knut Pflaumer, Pfalz.Touristik e.V.
The "donkey village"

"Eschbacher Eselei", that's the name given to the 38 life-size sculptures painted by different artists, which are spread all over the village. In the Palatinate, many villages have nicknames for their citizens. The Eschbach donkeys take it with humor and invite you to a charming discovery tour with their favorite animals.

"Donkey Village" with 650 inhabitants.

Sights:
> Renaissance houses, late Gothic village fountain, Catholic parish church of St. Ludwig, Madenburg with castle museum, tour Eschbacher Eselei

> free time: hiking and cycling trails, children's playground

Highlight:
> Madenburg
The castle ruins are one of the largest and oldest castle complexes in the Palatinate.

Opening times

open today
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00
A walk through Eschbach is possible at any time.

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Coordinates

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49.174271, 8.018433
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49°10'27.4"N 8°01'06.4"E
UTM
32U 428456 5447292
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Eschbach

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Eschbach
76831 Eschbach
https://www.eschbach-pfalz.de
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