Otterberg, a small town in the Kaiserslautern district in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for hiking and walking. Otterberg's geographical location is particularly charming: surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests, the town lies nestled in a picturesque landscape.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Otterberg
Hiking Trail
· Mehlinger Heide
Otterberg - Winter hike Schallbrunntal and Mehlinger Heide
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
18.2 km
5:00 h
285 m
285 m
A scenic hike through the Schallbrunntal, past Fröhnerhof into the Mehlinger Heide, which is highly recommended even in its winter attire.
Hiking Trail
· Katzweiler
Wanderfit - Himmelstour near Katzweiler
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.3 km
2:35 h
260 m
259 m
Close to the sky – over the Himmelreich to the Himmelsblick.
A scenic hike from Katzweiler, past Konradsbrünnchen, the Palatinate Forest Association house "Im Himmelreich," over the Stone Cross and the "Himmelsblick" back to Katzweiler.
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
Katzweiler - Himmelstour
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
10.3 km
2:50 h
239 m
237 m
"Very close to heaven" - Over Himmelreich to Himmelsblick.
An scenic hike starting from Katzweiler, passing Konradsbrünnchen, the Palatinate Forest Association's forest house "Im Himmelreich," over the Stone Cross and "Himmelsblick" back to Katzweiler.
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
Otterberg - Via the Hinkelsteinweg to the Mehlinger Heide
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
17.8 km
4:43 h
194 m
194 m
The hike connects the second largest sacred building in the Palatinate, the Otterberg Abbey Church with one of the largest heath areas in southern Germany, the "Mehlinger Heide".
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
Otterberg - Mehlinger Heide
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
14.6 km
3:49 h
186 m
186 m
The hike connects the second largest sacred building in the Palatinate, the Abbey Church in Otterberg, which can be visited, with one of the largest heath areas in the South Palatinate, the "Mehlinger Heide", which blooms in August and early September.
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
Otterberg - From the Cistercians to the Kingdom of Heaven
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
9.7 km
2:31 h
108 m
108 m
A hike from the Abbey Church in Otterberg to the Palatinate Forest Club Hut "Waldhaus Am Himmelreich".
There is also the possibility to visit the Motorcycle Museum in Otterbach.
Hiking Trail
· Pfälzer Bergland and Donnersberg
9th Hinkelstein Hiking Marathon/Trail on 30.03.2025 - Otterberg
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
41 km
11:10 h
500 m
500 m
The 9th Hinkelstein Marathon will take place on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
The route follows the certified Hinkelstein hiking trail (41.5 km).
The organizer reserves the right to cancel the event at short notice due to weather conditions.
NOTE: No refunds will be made in case of cancellation or absence!
Other information:
- Free parking at the town hall
- Changing and shower facilities available at the town hall
- There is no electronic timekeeping and no award ceremony.
- Participation certificates will be sent by e-mail.
- Refreshment stations en route: tea, muesli bars, bananas, etc. Catering at the finish on a self-pay basis
Start and finish point is in Otterberg at the town hall.
Start time:
Marathon: 7:30 am - 8:00 am;
Trail: 9:00 am - 9:30 am;
Distribution of start documents from 7:00 am at the town hall. Please plan for waiting times.
Registration: For financial reasons, registration is only possible from January 2025!
Online registration at:
https://www.otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus-freizeit/wandern/hinkelsteinweg/hinkelstein-wandermarathon-trail/
Announcement, registration, and further information:
https://www.otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus-freizeit/wandern/hinkelsteinweg/hinkelstein-wandermarathon-trail/
7 checkpoints are set up.
Please bring your own CUP!
Refreshment stations en route: tea, apple spritzer, water, muesli bars, bananas
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
Otterberg - Hinkelsteinweg (Southern Route)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
21.8 km
5:50 h
215 m
215 m
The Hinkelsteinweg connects, as a circular hiking trail, the trail network in the peripheral areas of the biosphere reserve "Pfälzerwald" with the Donnersberg hiking area and the distinguished trail "Pfälzer Höhenweg".
The southern route starts and ends at the Abbey Church in Otterberg.
Hiking Trail
· Pfälzer Bergland and Donnersberg
Winnweiler - Hinkelsteinweg (Northern route)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
22.6 km
6:00 h
430 m
430 m
An approximately 23 km long circular path past the Menhir "Hinkelstein", historical boundary stones, many viewpoints, and small artworks.
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
Katzweiler - Humberg route (circular)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
13.1 km
3:25 h
165 m
230 m
A challenging route for hikers around the Humberg near Katzweiler.
For nature lovers, there are many beautiful hiking tours in Otterberg and the surrounding area. Whether you are hiking alone or with children, everyone will find a suitable route here. The hiking trails are well signposted and lead through varied landscapes such as meadows, fields and wooded areas.
A popular tour starts at the foot of the famous Otterberg Monastery. This impressive building from the 12th century attracts thousands of visitors every year. From there, you can explore the idyllic town forest on a circular walk. The path leads past small streams, old stone huts and offers wonderful views over the city again and again.
Another highlight is the nature trail "Wild Cat". Here, families with children can playfully discover the local flora and fauna. On the approximately four-kilometre-long circular trail, you can learn interesting information about rare bird species, different types of trees and much more.
Spring is particularly recommended as the best season for hiking in Otterberg. At this time, nature shines in full splendour and offers a colourful variety of flowers and plants. But Otterberg also has its charms in summer, autumn or winter. The landscape changes with the seasons and offers unique impressions at any time.
All in all, Otterberg is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. With its versatile hiking routes, idyllic location and tourist attractions, this region is definitely worth a visit. So lace up your hiking boots and explore the picturesque surroundings of Otterberg!
A popular tour starts at the foot of the famous Otterberg Monastery. This impressive building from the 12th century attracts thousands of visitors every year. From there, you can explore the idyllic town forest on a circular walk. The path leads past small streams, old stone huts and offers wonderful views over the city again and again.
Another highlight is the nature trail "Wild Cat". Here, families with children can playfully discover the local flora and fauna. On the approximately four-kilometre-long circular trail, you can learn interesting information about rare bird species, different types of trees and much more.
Spring is particularly recommended as the best season for hiking in Otterberg. At this time, nature shines in full splendour and offers a colourful variety of flowers and plants. But Otterberg also has its charms in summer, autumn or winter. The landscape changes with the seasons and offers unique impressions at any time.
All in all, Otterberg is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. With its versatile hiking routes, idyllic location and tourist attractions, this region is definitely worth a visit. So lace up your hiking boots and explore the picturesque surroundings of Otterberg!
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