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Pfalz Pfade Weilach: Weilach Ruin circular route
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Forester's house "In der Weilach"Photo: Stadt Bad Dürkheim, Stadt Bad Dürkheim
"After eating, you should rest or take 1,000 steps." This route offers both: the Palatinate Forest Association hut "In der Weilach", resting benches, and a relaxing path.
The path, also suitable for families with small children, leads along a forest clearing, past the Palatinate Forest Association hut "In der Weilach" (with playground) and the Weilach farm ruins. From the former farm, the remaining walls of the ruins are still visible. The facility was built in the 14th century as "Weilacher Hof" and was destroyed in 1790 by a band of robbers who burned down the farm. The name "Weilach" comes from the numerous "puddles" and willow trees in this area. The farm belonged to the Leininger counts who resided at Hardenburg. Other routes lead to this massive castle complex, for example "Abbots, Counts, Dukes" (route 5). If you want to extend your hike at Weilach and discover some of the numerous other secrets hidden in the forest here, you can explore further "Pfalz Pfade Weilach" from the forest parking lot.
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for respectful coexistence in nature
- Always behave considerately, friendly, and respectfully to everyone you meet on the way.
- Respect nature, do not destroy plants and always stay on the paths. Try to avoid excessive noise and leave the forest before dusk.
- Remember to bring a trash bag for the hike and take your waste back home.
- Please always keep your dog on a leash. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
- For your own safety, observe all trail closures, including on weekends.
- Park only in designated parking areas. Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machines.
- Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Pfälzerwaldhütte "In der Weilach"Safety information
Please leave the signage hanging for the next hikers! You can get it for only €2.50 at the Tourist Information Bad Dürkheim.
In general:
Especially in autumn, be aware that leaves on the ground, uneven spots, roots, stones, or holes can be hidden. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees can still fall or branches can break off afterwards. Particularly in adverse weather conditions, natural paths may have muddy and slippery sections. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or rails. Surefootedness is partially required. You must expect such path impairments when hiking. If you believe certain sections are not passable for you, you should avoid them. Despite the "non-deviating" marking of the premium hiking trails, it is always recommended to have an appropriate hiking map for safety reasons so you can quickly find a safe area in case of thunderstorm or emergency. Path closures and detours must be strictly observed.
Danger situations:
If there is an emergency, quick help is needed. And even if mobile phones can send GPS signals, at classic rescue points it's often fastest. These are located at places that are easily accessible by emergency vehicles. Remember the points with the green signs and a white cross. In an emergency, return there and give the number on the sign when you call for help. This way, rescue workers know where to find you.
Note:
We strive to announce all closures caused by forestry work or hunting societies on this platform. Nevertheless, there are situations when hiking trails are closed and we may not have been informed. If you unexpectedly encounter a path closure or detour, please follow the instructions for your own safety.
Roadbook
From the Weilach parking lot, follow the sign "Pfalz Pfade Weilach: Ruin Weilach" to the barrier. There, keep right and reach the Weilach ruins. From there, return to the starting point via the Palatinate Forest association hut "In der Weilach" (refreshments).
Wanderparkplatz Weilach
Pfälzerwaldhütte "In der Weilach"
Ruine Weilach
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Bad Dürkheim station, at the bus station in front of the station take line 489 to the stop "Weilach".
Here, heading towards the parking lot, you will already find the first signpost.
Bad Dürkheim city bus timetable
Travel information: via the websites of the railway and the transport associations or the apps "DB Navigator" or "myVRN".
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Directions
Coming from the A 650 from the east (direction Mannheim / Ludwigshafen):
- A 650 towards Bad Dürkheim - Follow the sign Bad Dürkheim spa gardens/saline/salinarium - At the "Wurstmarkt roundabout" turn right - Follow the sign "Leistadt" to the next roundabout, take the third exit here, and at the next opportunity turn left following the sign "Weilach" to reach the parking lot
From the B 37 coming from Kaiserslautern:
- Hardenburg town entrance, straight ahead to the "Wurstmarkt roundabout" turn right following the sign "Leistadt" to the next roundabout, take the third exit here, and at the next opportunity turn left following the sign "Weilach" to reach the parking lot
Parking
Weilach parking lot (gravel)
Please park only in designated parking spaces and always keep access routes for emergency vehicles as well as work paths in the forest and vineyards clear. For overnight stays in campers & caravans, there are explicitly designated motorhome parking spaces.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Map "Hiking between forest and wine", available from
Tourist Information Bad Dürkheim
Kurbrunnenstraße 21c
67098 Bad Dürkheim
Tel.: 06322 935 4500
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
For our hiking routes, we recommend the following equipment as standard:
- Sturdy footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sun and rain protection
- Sufficient supply of food and drinks, as not all places to eat or shop are available or open everywhere.
- Even though the paths are very well marked throughout, it is advisable for safety reasons to always carry a suitable hiking map so that, for example, in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency you can quickly find a safe area.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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