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Edelhof KirrweilerPhoto: Ortsgemeinde Kirrweiler, i-Punkt Kirrweiler
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher (1742 - 1819) was already during his lifetime and still is the most famous and well-known German military leader. Without his actions, the history of Europe today would be different and we would not be what we are today....
Little known is that Blücher became a general in Kirrweiler. How this happened and much more about the life and deeds of the general can be found on the historical circular route through the village and the district of Kirrweiler.
The 5 km long circular route leads towards Edenkoben through the surrounding vineyards and later back through the village center to the starting point. At a total of 10 stations, the rise of Blücher and the victorious battle of the Prussian troops against the enemy French on May 28, 1794 are described.
Interesting historical information about the wine and holiday resort Kirrweiler, which served as a summer residence for the Prince-Bishops of Speyer between 1280 and 1793, complements the descriptions.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Traffic must be observed within the town – especially along the main street.Tips and suggestions
Dining options in the village:
Zum Schwanen, Hauptstraße 3, Tel.: 06321/58068
Zum Erwin, Gartenstraße 6, Tel.: 06321/59806
Gutsausschank Hermann Zöller, Marktstraße 16, Tel.: 06321/58287
Restaurant Edelhof, Kirchstraße 18, Tel.: 06321/9523155
Weingut Raabe, Hauptstraße 110
Wine tavern "Oberschloßschänke", Hauptstraße 62, Tel.: 06321/58327
Roadbook
Following historical traces, the route leads from the start at Edelhof (information board: Kirrweiler and its history) westwards towards Edenkoben through the vineyards to the information board "The Battle of Kirrweiler". On the other side of the highway, you will learn more about the young Blücher (information board 3)*. Then turn left to the fourth information board "Blücher in the Palatinate". Via the information boards "Blücher becomes a hero of the Wars of Liberation" and "The Victor of Waterloo" you reach the Oberschloss – the lost Altenkirrweiler. Afterwards, it goes back over a highway bridge to the village to the historic site of the lightning attack (Dreifaltigkeitskapellchen). From there you enter the former palace district through the Maikammer Gate.
Along the way, illustrated information boards tell about the life and work of Prince Blücher of Wahlstatt, the battle of Kirrweiler, as well as the special historical significance of today’s Palatinate wine and holiday resort.
* If you want to shorten the route a bit, you can turn right instead of left at information board 3. This will take you directly to information board 6 ("The Victor of Waterloo") and shortly thereafter to the Oberschloss Altenkirrweiler.
Kräutergarten Kirrweiler
Reste der Stadtbefestigung
Marienkapelle
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Maikammer-Kirrweiler hiking station, either on foot or with the Palatina bus over the highway bridge to the village center. The Edelhof is only a few minutes’ walk from the village center. Just follow the signs!Get Timetable to destination
Directions
A 65, exit Edenkoben, Maikammer, St. Martin, Kirrweiler. L 516 Deutsche Weinstraße towards Neustadt. At the 2nd roundabout, turn right to Kirrweiler. Continue along the main street until it changes to Marktstraße. Turn right into the Forstgärten and continue to the Edelhof parking lot.Parking
Edelhof parking lot, free of chargeCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Flyer "Blücher Circular Route" available at the i-Punkt in Kirrweiler, Hauptstr. 7, 67489 Kirrweiler, Tel.: 06321/5079, i-punkt@kirrweiler.de
Author’s map recommendations
Book recommendations for this region:
Certification period: December 01, 2025 - November 30, 2028
Reasonably usable, but not completely accessible.
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are two marked parking spaces for people with disabilities at the starting point of the trail.
- The circular trail has a total length of 5.1 km.
- The path is almost step-free (threshold of 4 cm available) and mostly at least 200 cm wide. There are two narrow places: 90 cm width over one meter length and 120 cm width over two meters length.
- The trail runs mostly on roads with little traffic (30 km/h zone and service, forest or agricultural roads). It is mostly easy to walk and drive on (pavement, asphalt, concrete slabs). In some places there are breaks and joints in the pavement.
- The trail is largely flat. The greatest slope is 10% over a length of two meters. The longest section with a slope is 80 meters long, and the slope is 4% (incline).
- There are numerous places to sit.
- The path is signposted, but it is not continuous. It is also partially marked for cyclists.
- The information boards about Marshal Blücher can be read while sitting.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities in the Kulturscheune.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The circular trail has a total length of 5.1 km.
- The trail runs mostly on roads with little traffic (30 km/h zone and service, forest or agricultural roads). It is also partially marked for cyclists.
- The path is signposted, but it is not continuous.
- The information boards about Marshal Blücher contain written and pictorial information.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The circular trail has a total length of 5.1 km.
- The trail runs mostly on roads with little traffic (30 km/h zone and service, forest or agricultural roads). It is also partially marked for cyclists.
- The path has highly visible high-contrast and tactile sidewalk boundaries.
- The path is signposted, but it is not continuous.
- The information boards about Marshal Blücher contain written and pictorial information. They are designed in easily legible and high-contrast font.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Audio contributions in English can be accessed via QR codes on the signs.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The circular trail has a total length of 5.1 km.
- The trail runs mostly on roads with little traffic (30 km/h zone and service, forest or agricultural roads). It is also partially marked for cyclists.
- The path is signposted, but it is not continuous.
- The information boards about Marshal Blücher contain written and pictorial information.
- There is no information in easy language.
Equipment
The Blücher circular route runs over easily walkable, flat farm roads or streets, which can also be managed without any problems with a stroller. No special equipment is required.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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