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Knöringer Blackbird Trail

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    Descent into the cave passage
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Wegemarkierung Knöringer Amselpfad

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    On the flat Amselpfad vineyard loop trail, you'll gain fascinating insights into the past.

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    Distance 4 km
    1:00 h
    19 m
    19 m
    171 m
    152 m
    Did you know that in the Palatinate, it’s almost customary for villagers to be given animal nicknames? The people of Knöringen, for example, are called the “Blackbirds,” and they’ll take you along the Knöringen Blackbird Trail through the vineyards around Knöringen. Along the way, there are opportunities to take a look back at the past. For example, you can explore the farmers’ old underground dry storage cellars. And at the Bussingen Abandoned Village Memorial Site, you can learn about the lost settlement—and enjoy the view. On the flat, stroller-friendly path through the vineyards, you’ll also pass many horse-head pumps that are still in operation.

    UFFBASSE! – Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature

    • Be considerate on the trail— always act thoughtfully, kindly, and considerately toward everyone you meet along the way. This is especially important on farm roads, where winemakers, farmers, and foresters work even on weekends.
    • Picnics & Trash – Remember to bring a trash bag with you and take your trash home with you. Use only the designated rest areas for breaks and picnics.
    • Keep Dogs on a Leash—Please always keep your dog on a leash. Other visitors and animals will appreciate it.

    www.pfalz.de/uffbasse

    We, your fellow visitors, and nature will thank you!

    Author’s recommendation

    Head underground: You can tour the earth cellars! However, you must register in advance with Dieter Ditsch: 06341-62521

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    T1 easy
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    easy

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    171 m
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    152 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 99.70%Dirt road 0.25%Unknown 0.03%
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    3.9 km
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    Rest stops

    Weingut Amselhof
    Weingut Amselhof - Genussradeln

    Safety information

    Use of Farm Roads —Our tours through the vineyards often take us along paths that we share with others. We therefore ask that you always be considerate and courteous toward others. Winemakers, farmers, and foresters use these farm roads through fields, forests, and vineyards for their daily work—even on weekends. Due to work activities and/or weather conditions, the trails may be particularly muddy at times. Extra caution is also required when crossing roads in and around the Palatinate villages. Trail closures and detours must be strictly observed.

    Dangerous Situations – Should an emergency arise, quick assistance is essential. And even though cell phones can transmit GPS signals, the traditional emergency points are often the fastest way to get help. These are located in places that are easily accessible to emergency vehicles. Make a note of the locations marked with green signs and a white cross. In an emergency, return to one of these locations and provide the number on the sign when you call 911. This way, emergency responders will know where to find you.

    Tips and suggestions

    Landauland Tourism Office
    Hauptstraße 4
    76829 Leinsweiler
    06345 3531
    urlaub@landauland.de
    www.landauland.de

    March through October:
    Monday through Friday: 9

    :

    00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    additionally Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    November through February:
    Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

    Roadbook

    The Knöringer Blackbird Trail begins in the village center at Bachplatz. Follow the signs featuring a walking blackbird. The trail winds through the village toward the cemetery. The earth cellars are located between the village and the cemetery. The Knöringer earth cellars are unique in the Palatinate and definitely worth seeing: Side passages up to 5 meters long branch off from the main passages, which can be up to 10 meters long. They served as dry storage for farmers of yesteryear at a constant temperature of 6 to 7 degrees.

    Continuing northward, you’ll come to the memorial site of the abandoned village of Bussingen. It commemorates the medieval settlement, first mentioned in 1265. The reasons for its decline remain shrouded in the mists of late medieval history. The rest area at this spot, with its sweeping view all the way to Hambach Castle, is the perfect place for a short break.

    On the way back toward the Hainbach Valley, you’ll pass horse-head pumps that nod their heads tirelessly. Soon you’ll be back in the village, passing the Catholic church on your way to the starting point at Bachplatz, where a cool foot bath awaits you to round off the walk.

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    Bachplatz Knöringen
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    Memorial stone Geraidestuhl of the Mittelhaingeraide
    Katholische Kirche St. Philipp und Jakob Knöringen
    Knöringen

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Take the train to Knöringen/Essingen. The train station is about 300 m from the tour’s starting point.

    Timetable information: available on the Deutsche Bahn website (www.bahn.de) and the regional transit authority websites (www.vrn.de), or via the “DB Navigator” or “myVRN” apps.

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    Directions

    On the A65 highway, take the Landau-Nord exit onto the B10 toward Annweiler. Leave the B10 at the first exit for Edesheim/Landau and follow the signs toward Edesheim. Leave the L516 at Walsheim and then follow the signs to Knöringen.

    Parking

    Free parking is available at the cemetery. This is where you can start the tour.

    Please park only in the designated parking spaces and be sure to always keep access roads clear for emergency vehicles, as well as work paths in the forest and vineyards. For overnight stays in campers and RVs, there are designated RV parking spots.

    Coordinates

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    49.236606, 8.144081
    DMS
    49°14'11.8"N 8°08'38.7"E
    UTM
    32U 437693 5454111
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Hiking, Biking, and Recreation Map "Landau-Land, Offenbach & Herxheim Municipal Association" (Scale 1:25,000), Pietruska-Verlag, ISBN 978-3-934895-80-5

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    Equipment

    Sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, and a sufficient supply of food and, above all, drinks—since places to stop for refreshments or shops aren’t always available or open—should be packed in your backpack for every hike. Although the trail is marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable map or a hiking app for safety reasons.

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    Open
    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4 km
    Duration
    1:00 h
    Ascent
    19 m
    Descent
    19 m
    Highest point
    171 m
    Lowest point
    152 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Family-friendly Suitable for strollers

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