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Annweiler - Buntsandsteinpfad

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    The nature trail provides information about the red sandstone layers in the Palatinate Forest and the geological features around Trifels, Anebos and Münz.

    Open
    moderate
    Distance 2.2 km
    0:45 h
    132 m
    128 m
    467 m
    381 m

    The trail begins at the Schlossäcker car park below Trifels Castle. To the left of the Barbarossa restaurant, the path leads into the forest. After about 400 metres, the red sandstone path turns right and leads uphill to the Anebos ruins. Here you have a great view of Trifels Castle. On the other side of the mountain, the trail descends to the left, first to a beautiful vantage point with a bench and a great view of the forest and rocks, then to a junction at the Fensterfelsen, where there is a place to rest. Now the red sandstone path leads past the window rocks on the right towards the Scharfenberg ruins (Münz). Those who wish can make a detour to visit them. The Scharfenberg/Münz castle ruin is closed due to renovation work until presumably the end of 2023. The red sandstone path circles the ruins below the castle complex. Passing the window rocks again, you return to the starting point, the Schlossäcker car park. Here you will also find a place to stop for refreshments, the "Barbarossa" inn. 

    UFFBASSE! - Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature   

    • Always behave in a forward-looking, friendly and considerate manner towards everyone you meet along the way.   
    • Respect nature, do not destroy plants and always stay on the paths. Try to avoid excessive noise and leave the forest before dusk.   
    • Remember to bring a rubbish bag for the road and take rubbish home with you.   
    • Please keep your dog on a lead at all times. Other visitors and animals will thank you.   
    • For your own safety, observe all road closures, even at weekends.   
    • Park only in designated parking areas. Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machinery.   
    • Please give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.

    www.pfalz.de/uffbasse

    Author’s recommendation

    From the starting point, be sure to walk up to Trifels Castle!

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    467 m
    Lowest point
    381 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 36.91%Path 51.10%Unknown 11.98%
    Forested/wild trail
    814 m
    Path
    1.1 km
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    264 m
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    Rest stops

    Barbarossa

    Safety information

    In general:

    Especially in autumn, also be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide bumps, roots, stones or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or rainstorms, trees can still fall over or branches can fall down afterwards. Especially in adverse weather conditions, muddy and slippery passages can occur on natural paths. Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in places. You have to expect this type of path impairment when you undertake a hike. If you are of the opinion that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.

    NOTICE:

    We endeavour to announce on this platform any closures that occur due to forestry work or hunting parties. Nevertheless, there are situations where hiking trails are closed and we may not have been informed. If you unexpectedly encounter a trail closure or diversion, please follow the instructions for your own safety.

    Tips and suggestions

    Büro für Tourismus Annweiler am Trifels , Meßplatz 176855 Annweiler am Trifels, Tel.: 06346/ 2200

    www.trifelsland.de, info@trifelsland.de

    Help us to be a sustainable and environmentally friendly holiday region!

    Roadbook

    The red sandstone landscape of the Palatinate Forest is characterised by bizarre formations. Rock towers, table rocks and mountain blocks are just a few examples. How and when did these rocky landscapes come into being, what materials are they made of? These and many other questions are answered by the informative panels on the theme trail around the castle ruins of Anebos and Scharfenberg (Münz). Learn all about colouring, layering and weathering forms of the sandstone on site at the objects themselves. In particular, the rock formation of the Fensterfelsen (between Anebos and Scharfenberg) invites you to take a closer look.

    The red sandstone trail is part of the Annweiler Castle Trail and can be reached in various ways: From the Windhof forest car park, simply follow the symbol "Buntsandsteinpfad" (red sandstone path) over the Scharfenberg castle ruins. Alternatively, follow the symbol "Burg Trifels" at the Markwardanlage. On the Schlossäcker, follow the symbol "Buntsandsteinfpad" to the left of the "Barbarossa" restaurant. The car parks "Windhof" and "Schlossäcker" (subject to charges) can be easily reached by car via Trifelsstraße. In this case, follow the road signs to Trifels Castle.

    The path begins at the Schlossäcker car park below Trifels Castle. To the left of the Barbarossa restaurant, the path leads into the forest. After about 400 metres, the red sandstone path turns right and leads uphill to the Anebos ruins. Here you have a great view of Trifels Castle. On the other side of the mountain, the trail descends to the left, first to a beautiful vantage point with a bench and a great view of the forest and rocks, then to a junction at the Fensterfelsen, where there is a place to rest. Now the red sandstone path leads past the window rocks on the right towards the Scharfenberg ruins (Münz). Those who wish can make a detour to visit them. The Scharfenberg/Münz castle ruin is closed due to renovation work until presumably the end of 2023. The red sandstone path circles the ruins below the castle complex. Passing the window rocks again, you return to the starting point, the Schlossäcker car park. Here you will also find a place to stop for refreshments, the "Barbarossa" inn.

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    Public transport

    Sustainable travel by public transport in Trifelsland.

    Take the train on the Queichtal line Landau-Pirmasens to Annweiler am Trifels station, then bus 527 to the Schloßäcker car park.

    The train runs hourly. Line 527 runs every hour from May to October on Sundays and public holidays and every 2 hours on Saturdays. During the week, additional journeys are possible by prior arrangement for hiking groups and school classes.

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    Directions

    A65 to exit Landau-Nord, continue via B10 to exit Annweiler - West, there follow the signs to Burg Trifels.

    Parking

    Schlossäcker car park (Trifelsstraße, chargeable), alternatively Windhof car park, start the hike via the Annweilerer Burgenweg in the direction of the Scharfenberg ruins (Münz).

    Coordinates

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    49.194309, 7.980577
    DMS
    49°11'39.5"N 7°58'50.1"E
    UTM
    32U 425727 5449556
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Wanderkarte „Hauenstein & Trifelsland“ (Maßstab 1:25 000), Pietruska-Verlag

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    Equipment

    For our hiking tours we recommend the following equipment as standard:    

    • Sturdy shoes   
    • Clothing suitable for the weather   
    • Sun and rain protection   
    • Sufficient supplies of food and drinks, as there are not always refreshment stops or shops available or open everywhere.   
    • Even though the paths are very well marked throughout, it is always advisable to carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons, so that you can quickly find your way to a safe area in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency, for example.

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    Open
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.2 km
    Duration
    0:45 h
    Ascent
    132 m
    Descent
    128 m
    Highest point
    467 m
    Lowest point
    381 m
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