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History meets view. The Prussian Trail is a beautiful and varied hiking path with many fantastic views and boasts Burg Lichtenberg and the countless border stones as a great historical asset. Lots of nature, a fantastic and diverse landscape, and challenging ascents – the Prussian Trail has much to offer. If the approximately 28 km are too long, you have the option to shorten via the cycle and hiking path on the former railway line, the Fritz-Wunderlich-Weg. The northern route scores with the viewpoint Herzerberg and Burg Lichtenberg as highlights.
From the Scharzenborn Mill, the "shortcut route" turns left onto the Fritz-Wunderlich-Weg and from Ruthsweiler turns right on the "footpath to the castle" back to the starting point, Burg Lichtenberg.
WARNING! - Campaign for respectful coexistence in nature
- Always behave considerately, kindly, and respectfully towards everyone you meet on the way.
- Respect nature, do not destroy plants and always stay on the paths.
- Take a trash bag with you and carry your waste back home.
- Please keep your dog on a leash at all times. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
- Observe all path closures for your safety, even on weekends.
- Park only in designated parking spaces. Leave space for emergency routes and agricultural machinery.
- Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Author’s recommendation
Be sure to allow enough time for Burg Lichtenberg.
(longest castle complex in Germany - free admission all year round)
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
BurgrestaurantSafety information
General rule:
Especially in autumn, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can hide unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees may still fall or branches may drop afterward. In adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or rails. Surefootedness is required in places. Expect such path impairments when hiking. If you consider certain sections impassable, you should avoid them.
NOTE:
We strive to announce all closures caused by forestry work or hunting parties on this platform. Still, there are situations where trails are closed and we might not have been informed. If you unexpectedly come across a path closure or detour, please observe the signs for your own safety.
Tips and suggestions
Verbandsgemeinde Kusel-Altenglan (Tourism)
Marktplatz 1, 66869 Kusel
Tel.: 06381 / 6080123
Internet: https://vg-kusel-altenglan.de/vg/tourismus/
eMail: Tourismus@vgka.de
Tourist Information Palatinate Highlands "hin & weg"
Bahnhofstraße 67, 66869 Kusel
Tel: 06381 / 424 270, Fax: 06381 / 424 280
eMail: touristinformation@kv-kus.de
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Sat + Sun: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Roadbook
The path starts at the first highlight: Just visiting Burg Lichtenberg is worth a trip alone. In the castle, you will find the Palatinate Musicians' Land Museum, the Palatinate Museum of Natural History (branch Burg Lichtenberg), and the Prehistoric Museum Geoskop. Also available are a modern youth hostel and the castle restaurant.
You can get married civilly and religiously at the castle and also celebrate there. There is a research workshop, special exhibitions, music events, and much more...
But - we want to hike. From the castle, the trail leads the first section on Burgstraße (northeast) about 300 meters downhill, before it turns right into the forest and continues along the "Prussian-Bavarian border" via a meadow path into the Kurzebach valley.
After about 350 meters on the paved road, we turn into a field path and follow the markings up to the forest edge.
Enjoying the view of Burg Lichtenberg and Thallichtenberg, the hiking trail continues along the forest edge to about 20 small panels that provide information about the native animal and plant species.
Now it goes steeply uphill to the Herzerberg, the highest point of the region.
At the top, we see the weather vane at the dragon ramp on Herzerberg. Not only is this the highest point of the trail, but Herzerberg is also the highest mountain in the Kusel district. The magnificent view is worth the effort of the climb. A great spot for a rest, with enough benches, and under the right weather conditions, you can also see hang gliders flying there.
Downhill, past an abandoned quarry, the L349 is crossed. About 200 meters behind the Schwarzenborner mill, we reach the "Fritz-Wunderlich-Weg," which leads us without significant climbs past Pfeffelbach to Ruthweiler below Burg Lichtenberg.
After the bridge, we turn right and follow the signposted "footpath to the castle," which leads back to the starting point of the hike, Burg Lichtenberg.
Bushaltestelle Burg Lichtenberg, Thallichtenberg
Ruhebank, oberhalb Thallichtenberg
Schlangenbrunnen, Thallichtenberg
Ruhebank am Preußensteig, Thallichtenberg
Drachenabflugrampe Herzerberg Pfeffelbach
Pre-historic museum Geoskop
Jugendherberge Burg Lichtenberg
Lichtenberg Castle
Burgrestaurant
Pfälzer Musikantenlandmuseum, Burg Lichtenberg
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train hourly from Kaiserslautern to Kusel train station.
Between Kusel train station and Burg Lichtenberg, the "Burgenbus" (bus 297) runs.
Information: www.vrn.de .
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
To Burg Lichtenberg:
Take the A62 motorway to the Konken/Kusel exit, then drive towards Kusel and take the B 420 to Kusel/Diedelkopf; here turn left onto L 176 via Ruthweiler to Thallichtenberg.
In Thallichtenberg, follow the signs to Burg Lichtenberg (via Burgstraße)
Parking
Parking at Burg Lichtenberg (also motorhome parking), 66871 Thallichtenberg, Burgstraße 12
Coordinates: 49° 33' 24'' N / 7° 21' 29'' E
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Verbandsgemeinde Kusel-Altenglan (Tourism)
- free flyer -
Marktplatz 1, 66869 Kusel
Tel.: 06381 / 6080123
Internet: www.preussensteig.de
https://vg-kusel-altenglan.de/vg/tourismus/
eMail: Tourismus@vgka.de
KOMPASS hiking guide - "Northern Palatinate Highlands and Rheinhessen";
Author’s map recommendations
Topographic map 1 : 25,000
"Westpfalz Mitte" (Palatinate Highlands with West Palatinate moor lowland)" ;
Free flyer - Tourismus@vgka.de
Free overview "Hiking in the Palatinate Highlands" - touristinformation@kv-kus.de ;
Tourist Information Verbandsgemeinde Kusel ;
"Hiking Map Palatinate" - Palatinate Tourism;
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
For our hiking routes, we recommend the following standard equipment:
- Sturdy footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sun and rain protection
- Sufficient food and drink supplies, as there are not always places to eat or shop, or they may not be open.
- Even though the paths are very well marked throughout, it is advisable for safety reasons to always carry a suitable
hiking map, so that you can quickly find a safe area in case of thunderstorms or emergencies.
- Hiking poles are recommended.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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