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Chestnuts and rocks

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  • Chestnuts are a main theme of this hike.
    Chestnuts are a main theme of this hike.
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moderate
Distance 14.9 km
3:30 h
370 m
396 m
371 m
177 m
In honor of the chestnut tree, the Palatinate Keschdeweg was created, from Hauenstein to Hambach Castle (54 km). Today we walk a part of it, before that the path leads via Spirkelbach to Lug with wonderful views of Buntsandstein rock formations.

The chestnut tree was brought to the Palatinate along with the vine by the Romans. The Palatinate people call it "Keschde" and appreciate its value. The fruit, which is collected in the colorful forests in autumn, tastes in many variations. The wood is also used extensively due to its elasticity and weather resistance. Wine barrels were and still are made from chestnut wood. Already with the Romans, each legionnaire received a ration of chestnuts as a bread substitute. The Palatinate people also used the chestnuts as a substitute for potatoes or bread in all centuries in the forest.

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