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Felsenwald - Premium hiking trail Pirmasens
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FelsentorPhoto: Stadt Pirmasens/Harald Kröher, CC0, Harald Kröher
Note: Beckenhofer Street partially closed from February 17! See CURRENT INFO
Easy to moderate half-day hike over narrow paths through the rock landscape and dense forest around Pirmasens.
The route starts at the popular excursion restaurant Beckenhof.
Pure nature is the motto in the Pirmasens Felsenwald.
See for yourself and follow the marking, which runs 13.6 km on soft, springy forest floor. Enjoy the play of sunlight on the forested route, interrupted by bright clearings and idyllic, water-rich valleys. Listen to the music of the forest.
Not to forget the sandstone rock formations, which line up like pearls on a string along the Felsenwald path.
Hiking and breathing fresh air creates a great appetite and thirst. Stop by the Forsthaus Beckenhof or the Palatinate Forest House Starkenbrunnen. Strengthened for the last stage, you can enjoy nature again and hike to the start of the tour via the Felsenwald circular route.
We hope you recharge your mood on your hike and return as a "repeat hiker" on the Felsenwald path, as it is an unforgettable experience in every season.
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for respectful coexistence in nature
- Always behave considerately, kindly, and respectfully towards everyone you meet on the way.
- Take care of nature, do not destroy plants, and always stay on the paths. Try to avoid excessive noise and leave the forest before dusk.
- Remember a trash bag for the way and take waste back home with you.
- Please always keep your dog on a leash. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
- Observe all path closures for your own safety, even on weekends.
- Park only in designated parking spaces. Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machinery.
- Please give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Author’s recommendation
The rock gate is an incomparably beautiful natural rock arch and very popular with photographers.
Access is also possible from the Platte parking lot, the ice pond, or the Starkenbrunnen parking lot.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Forsthaus BeckenhofWaldhaus Starkenbrunnen
Safety information
General information:
Especially in autumn, it is important to note that the leaves lying on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees can still fall or branches can break off. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can become muddy and slippery. Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. Some sections require sure-footedness. You must expect such path impairments when hiking. If you think certain sections are not passable for you, you should bypass them.
NOTE:
We strive to announce all closures caused by forestry work or hunting societies on this platform. Nevertheless, there are situations where hiking trails are closed and we may not have been informed. If you unexpectedly encounter a trail closure or detour, please follow the instructions for your own safety.
Tips and suggestions
Tourist Information and City Marketing Pirmasens
Fröhnstraße 8
66954 Pirmasens
06331-2394330
Roadbook
The route starts at Forsthaus Beckenhof and leads after a few minutes of walking to the first highlight, the rock gate. From there it goes down into the Glastal with the Glastal spring. At the end of the valley, the path turns left, uphill to the Schillerwall. On path-like trails, it now goes to the rock formations Broken Rocks and Luitpoldfelden and continues to the hairpin bend in front of the prayer book, which can be reached after 50 m. Then it goes to the Kugel Rock, from which there is a good view of the ice pond located in the valley. This is followed by the descent to the ice pond, on the shore of which numerous benches invite you to rest. Then it goes uphill again through the Mordloch, past the Anvil Rock, until the forest parking lot Platte is reached. Now the path leads down to the Goat Rocks and Kanzel Rocks. The route passes the forest parking lot at K 36 and now turns towards the PWV hut Starkenbrunnen. After a short climb, past the Hammelsweiher, the tour ends at the starting point Forsthaus Beckenhof.
E-Bike-Ladestation Wirtshaus Beckenhof
Felsentor
Eisweiher
Ambossfelsen
Waldhaus Starkenbrunnen
Public transport
Take the train to "Pirmasens main station" and then either walk to the bus station "Exerzierplatz" (approx. 700 m) or take line 206 to "Exerzierplatz".
Take bus line 201 from Exerzierplatz to the stop "Platte".
From the "Platte" parking lot, you can enter the Felsenwald premium hiking trail.
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Directions
Coming from A8, take B10.
Coming from B10:
Take the exit towards "Beckenhof" and drive through to Forsthaus Beckenhof.
Parking
Parking is available at the four entry points to the trail:
- Forsthaus Beckenhof
- PWV hut Starkenbrunnen
- Platte parking lot
- Ice pond parking lot
Coordinates
Equipment
For our hiking tours, we recommend the following equipment as standard:
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Sturdy footwear
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Weather-appropriate clothing
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Sun and rain protection
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Sufficient supply of food and drinks, as not everywhere are there places to eat or shops available or open.
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Although the paths are very well marked throughout, it is advisable from a safety perspective to always carry a suitable hiking map, so that, for example, you can quickly find a safe area in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions