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Rockenhausen - Orchid Trail

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  • Marktplatz in Rockenhausen
    Marktplatz in Rockenhausen
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    The orchid circular route from the Rockenhausen hiking station leads over the hamlet Hintersteinerhof, typical for the Donnersberg region, to the orchid meadow with the insect hotel. A detour to the viewpoint at Steinberg is worthwhile. On the return, it goes through the Degenbach valley past the nature adventure pool to the starting point.
    Open
    moderate
    Distance 11.8 km
    3:15 h
    238 m
    238 m
    430 m
    195 m

    On the Rockenhausen Orchid Trail, spectacular views of the Nordpfälzer Bergland and the Donnersberg are offered. Highlights around the flora and fauna in the region.

    UFFBASSE! - Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature

    • Always behave in a foresighted, friendly and considerate manner towards 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 a garbage bag for the way and take rubbish back home with you.
    • 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.
    • Only park in designated parking areas. Leave room for emergency vehicles and agricultural machinery.
    • Please give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.

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    Author’s recommendation

    In Rockenhausen, a walk through the picturesque old town or a visit to the museums is recommended. You might also reward yourself with a culinary break at the town's marketplace. Additionally, on Fridays until 2:00 p.m., the weekly market with regional products attracts visitors there. Refreshment is offered during the outdoor pool season at the nature adventure pool in Rockenhausen.
    Difficulty
    T1 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Viewpoint Steinberg, 430 m
    Lowest point
    Rockenhausen city center, 195 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 16.60%Dirt road 6.16%Forested/wild trail 56.56%Path 17.25%Road 3.41%
    Asphalt
    2 km
    Dirt road
    725 m
    Forested/wild trail
    6.7 km
    Path
    2 km
    Road
    401 m
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    Safety information

    Especially in autumn, it must be noted that the leaves lying on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or rainstorms, trees can still fall or branches can break off afterwards. Particularly under adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery passages. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in places. You must expect such path impairments when hiking. If you think certain sections of the path are not passable for you, you should avoid them.

    NOTE:

    We strive to announce all closures caused by forestry work or hunting societies on this platform. Nevertheless, there are situations where hiking trails are closed and we may not have been informed. If you unexpectedly encounter a path closure or detour, please observe the instructions for your own safety.

    Tips and suggestions

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    Roadbook

    From the Rockenhausen hiking station, please follow the pink marking. First, quickly uphill through the historic old town to the district of Hintersteinerhof, along the orchid meadow with the insect hotel up to the highest point of the hike. From Steinberg with its impressive view, a short way back, then through shady forest and the picturesque winding Degenbach valley back to the starting point.
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    Prot. Pfarrkirche Rockenhausen
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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Connection via the hiking station in the Rheinland-Pfalz-Takt, also on weekends.

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    Directions

    Coming via the B48 from the direction of Kaiserslautern or Bad Kreuznach, Rockenhausen town center, follow the signs to the station.

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    Parking

    Parking lots at Rockenhausen hiking station and city center.

    Coordinates

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    49.628180, 7.817737
    DMS
    49°37'41.4"N 7°49'03.9"E
    UTM
    32U 414619 5497962
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Pfälzerwald Nature Park, sheet 1, the Donnersberg, IS N 978-3-89637-397-7

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    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 there are not everywhere opportunities to eat or shop or they might not be open.
    • Although the paths are always very well marked, it is advisable for safety reasons to always carry a suitable hiking map so that, for example, in a thunderstorm or emergency you can quickly find a safe area.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

    User Questions


    December 20, 2021
    Verena Wasem, VG Nordpfälzer Land
    Die Orchideenblüte beginnt bereits im April. Die meisten Arten blühen jedoch im Mai und Juni. Einige Nachzügler sind bis in den August hinein zu bewundern. Es lohnt also, die Wiese häufiger zu besuchen. Viel Vergnügen!

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    Hallo, hat die Strecke ein eigenes Weglogo als Orientierung?

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    Open
    Difficulty
    T1 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    11.8 km
    Duration
    3:15 h
    Ascent
    238 m
    Descent
    238 m
    Highest point
    430 m
    Lowest point
    195 m
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