The Roman Route partly runs on the old Roman road, which runs parallel to the Queich valley. Overall, the route runs on wide forest paths through the Palatinate Forest.
The Roman Route begins in the center of the village of Rinnthal, opposite the church, by the information and hiking board. First follow the main street westwards, at a junction turn right onto Triftweg. After the B10 underpass, continue straight ahead. Then continue on the Langenthalweg above the Langenbach. The Roman Route then turns north and leads above the Langental to the old Roman road.
Follow the old Roman road westwards, first with the blue bar, then continue straight ahead. Below Almersberg, the Roman Route bends left parallel with the red dot to the shelter. Then follows a descent into the Wellbach valley, from where you reach the B10 and then Mühlstraße. There is still a functional mill here, as there used to be many along the Queich. Over the main street back to the starting point at the church.
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for a considerate coexistence in nature
- Always behave attentively, kindly, and considerately towards everyone you meet along 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 a rubbish bag for the way and take your rubbish back home.
- Please keep your dog on a leash at all times. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
- For your own safety, observe all path closures, even on weekends.
- Park only in designated parking lots. Leave space for rescue vehicles and agricultural machinery.
- Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Author’s recommendation
It is recommended to bring a packed lunch.
If you want to include a viewpoint on the path, take a small detour to Almersberg. With the markings of the Palatinate Forest Association this is no problem!
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
General information:
Especially in autumn, note that fallen leaves on the ground can cover unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees can still fall or branches can fall afterwards. Particularly in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in places. You must expect impairments of this kind when hiking. If you think that certain sections of the paths are impassable for you, you should avoid them.
NOTE:
We strive to announce all closures caused by forest work or hunting groups on this platform. However, there are situations where hiking trails are closed and we may not have been informed. If you unexpectedly encounter a trail closure or detour, please observe the instructions for your own safety.
Tips and suggestions
Tourism Office Annweiler am Trifels, Meßplatz 1,
76855 Annweiler am Trifels, Tel. 06346-2200
info@trifelsland.de, www.trifelsland.de
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Roadbook
The Roman Route begins in the center of the village of Rinnthal, opposite the church, by the information and hiking board. First follow the main street westwards, at a junction turn right onto Triftweg. After the B10 underpass, continue straight ahead. Then continue on the Langenthalweg above the Langenbach. The Roman Route then turns north and leads above the Langental to the old Roman road.
Follow the old Roman road westwards, first with the blue bar, then continue straight ahead.
Those who want to make a small detour to the viewpoint on Almersberg continue with the blue bar to a large junction. Here turn left following the red dot up to Almersberg. You will find your way back to the Roman Route if you continue following the red dot.
Below Almersberg, the Roman Route bends left parallel with the red dot to the shelter. Then follows a descent into the Wellbach valley, from where you reach the B10 and then Mühlstraße. There is still a functional mill here, as there used to be many along the Queich. Over the main street back to the starting point at the church.
evangelische Pfarrkirche Rinnthal
Rinnthal
Kostenfels
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Sustainable travel by public transport in the Trifelsland.
By train on the Queich Valley line Landau-Pirmasens to the Rinnthal stop. This line runs hourly.
Timetable information www.vrn.de
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
B 10 to Rinnthal, from Landau take exit Annweiler-West, from Pirmasens take exit Johanniskreuz - RinnthalParking
Parking lot at Rinnthal train stopCoordinates
Author’s map recommendations
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Equipment
For our hiking tours we recommend the following equipment as standard:
- Sturdy footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sun and rain protection
- Adequate supply of food and drinks, as there are not always opportunities to eat or shop or they may be closed.
- Although the paths are consistently very well marked, it is advisable for safety reasons to always carry a suitable hiking map, so that you can quickly find a safe area in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency.
Human-created
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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