MTSZ
MTSZ térképportál
Turista Magazin
TuristaShop
Kéktúra
Gerecse50
A kéktúrázás napja
-
Slevogtdorf, LeinsweilerPhoto: Dominik Ketz, Bildarchiv Südliche Weinstrasse e.V., CC BY-ND, Landau-Land
A moderately difficult hike along narrow forest trails, featuring four castles and even more scenic views
UFFBASSE! – Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature
- Fire & Smoking – Making fires, smoking, and barbecuing are strictly prohibited in the forest and must be avoided at all costs! This is the only way to prevent fires and the resulting extensive damage to nature and wildlife.
- Be Considerate While Out and About – 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.
- Nature Conservation – Stay on the designated trails and avoid unnecessary noise when out in nature. Leave the forest by dusk at the latest so as not to disturb the rhythms of nocturnal animals.
- Picnics & Trash - 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 keep your dog on a leash at all times. Other visitors and animals will appreciate it.
We—your fellow visitors and nature—thank you!
Author’s recommendation
The "Power and Myth" exhibition at Trifels Castle traces the history of this legendary castle. In the treasure chamber, you can also admire exquisitely crafted replicas of the Imperial Regalia.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Hotel- Restaurant Leinsweiler HofHotel und Restaurant Castell
Weistubb im Zehntkeller
Weinstube zum Kirchhölzel
Barbarossa
Hotel-Restaurant Rebmann
Safety information
Hiking on nature trails and paths —Especially in the fall, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can conceal uneven surfaces, roots, rocks, or holes in the path. Even after thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees may still fall or branches may break off. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural trails can become muddy and slippery in some sections. Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. In some places, sure-footedness is required. You should expect trail obstructions of this kind when you go hiking. If you feel that certain sections of the trail are impassable for you, you should bypass them. Despite trail markings, we always recommend carrying an appropriate 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. Be sure to pay attention to trail closures and detours.Dangerous Situations — If an emergency arises, quick assistance is essential. And even though cell phones can transmit GPS signals, the traditional rescue points are often the fastest way to get help. These are located in areas 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 for help. This way, emergency responders will know where to find you.
Tips and suggestions
Landauland Tourism OfficeHauptstraße 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.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 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
From the Windhof hiking parking lot, the trail winds steeply upward in switchbacks to a lookout point and continues on to the Scharfenberg/Münz castle ruins, of which, unfortunately, only the 20-meter-high keep remains today.
The view is well worth the effort! Once you’ve caught your breath, head back down to the lookout point and then past the castle ruins to the Fensterfelsen.
You’ll soon come to a trail junction. Here, first follow the signs toward “Anebos.” The route now takes you slightly uphill again along a narrow path to the Anebos castle ruins. Not much remains of this castle either. However, a beautiful view awaits you here—looking back at the Scharfenberg/Münz castle ruins and ahead to Trifels Imperial Castle. You’ll walk in a loop around the castle ruins, pass another lookout point, and find yourself back at the trail junction. Now follow the signs toward “Schlossäcker” and descend gently to the Schlossäcker hiking parking lot. There you’ll also find the Barbarossa restaurant and a kiosk.
With your energy replenished, you’re now ready to head up to Trifels Imperial Castle. The reconstructed imperial castle—considered Emperor Barbarossa’s favorite, once the repository of the Imperial Regalia, and known for the imprisonment of the English King Richard the Lionheart—can be explored today on your own or on a guided tour.
After touring the imperial castle, head back a short distance along the same path to the trail junction. Now follow the signs steeply downhill to the Ahlmühle. Now comes the final steep climb! A narrow hiking trail marked with signs leads you to the Wettereck. Here, you can look back once more at the three castles you’ve just explored!
Walking slightly downhill, you’ll reach the Hexentanzplatz trail junction, also known as Förläcker. From here, it’s not far to the Neukastel castle ruins. The castle was likely built in the early 12th century to protect the valley entrance to the imperial castle of Trifels. It stood atop the rocky outcrop above Leinsweiler, which is still visible from afar today. From here, there was an unobstructed view of the Rhine Valley as well as a clear line of sight to several castles surrounding the imperial castle of Trifels: Madenburg, Scharfenberg Castle, and Neuscharfeneck. You can still enjoy this panoramic view from the observation deck today! Otherwise, unfortunately, not much remains of the castle.
The path now descends steeply to the Slevogthof, the former home of the Impressionist Max Slevogt, who once lived and painted there. The view from here over Leinsweiler and toward Madenburg explains why Slevogt settled here in the early 20th century. The trail continues steeply downhill along winding switchbacks, past St . Martin’s Church, and back to Leinsweiler.
Hotel- Restaurant Leinsweiler Hof
Sonnenplätzl Leinsweiler
Hotel und Restaurant Castell
Tourist Office landauland
Leinsweiler
Bushaltestelle Leinsweiler Rathaus
Historisches Rathaus
Weistubb im Zehntkeller
Weinstube zum Kirchhölzel
Kneippbecken Leinsweiler
Wanderparkplatz Windhof
Burgruine Scharfenberg
Fensterfelsen
Burgruine Anebos
Barbarossa
Wanderparkplatz Schlossäcker
Trifels Castle
Ahlmühle
Wettereck
castle ruin Neukastel
Slevogthof - closed
Evangelische Martinskirche
Hotel-Restaurant Rebmann
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the train to Landau/Pfalz, and from there take the bus (Line 530 toward Ranschbach) to Leinsweiler. From the Leinsweiler Ort bus stop, you can start the tour right away.
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.
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
On the A65 highway, take the Landau-Nord exit onto the B10 toward Annweiler. Leave the B10 at the Leinsweiler/Siebeldingen/Birkweiler exit and follow the signs to Leinsweiler.
Parking
Free parking is available at the starting point at the Sonnenberghalle.
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
Author’s map recommendations
Hiking, Biking, and Recreation Map "Landau-Land, Offenbach & Herxheim Municipal Association" (Scale 1:25,000), Pietruska Publishing, ISBN 978-3-934895-80-5
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, and a sufficient supply of food and, above all, drinks—since not all places to stop for refreshments or shops are 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 with you for safety reasons.Human-created
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions