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Rockenhausen - path abandoned settlement Wittgemark
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View of WürzweilerPhoto: Zum Wohl die Pfalz
The circular route initially follows the course of the Alsenz downstream with orange marking. Then along the edge of the Katzenbacherhang nature reserve up to the height above the village of Würzweiler. Afterwards, you pass the site of the former hamlet Wittgemark, which mainly consisted of a forester's house. However, entries from church records indicate that families indeed settled in Wittgemark. Birth announcements and deaths are listed there. Throughout the route, impressive views of the North Palatinate hills open up. In the memoirs of the country doctor Adam Karillon from the 19th century, the forest worker settlement appears in his descriptions of the Donnersberg crossings to the widely scattered patients.
gutenberg.spiegel.de/buch/erlebnisse-eines-erdenbummlers-1820/11
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature
- Always behave considerately, kindly, and attentively toward 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.
- Bring a trash bag for the way and take your waste back home.
- Please keep your dog on a leash at all times. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
- Observe all trail closures for your own safety, even on weekends.
- Park only in designated parking areas. Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machinery.
- Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Especially in autumn, note that the fallen leaves on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees may still fall or branches drop even afterwards. Especially under adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. Not all rocks or abysses are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in places. You must expect such path impairments when you go hiking. If you think certain sections are impassable 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 trail closure or detour, please heed the instructions for your own safety.
Tips and suggestions
Municipal Association Nordpfälzer Land
Cultural and Tourist Info
Bezirksamtstr. 7
67806 Rockenhausen
06361/ 451121
Roadbook
Prot. Pfarrkirche Rockenhausen
Museum für Kunst
Altstadt Rockenhausen
Museum für Zeit ("Time Museum")
St. Sebastian
Römerstraße
Rockenhausen
Nordpfälzer Heimatmuseum
Foucaultsches Pendel im alten Wasserturm
Wanderbahnhof Rockenhausen
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
This route is easily accessible by train and bus.
From Rockenhausen station: Kaiserslautern-Bingen, Bad Kreuznach, Mainz rail line
Regional bus lines stopping at Rockenhausen station.
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Directions
Directions:
From the B48, exit Rockenhausen, city center, follow signs to the station.
Parking
Parking:
Parking lots at the station
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Spiegel online Reports of a globetrotter.
From a historical perspective, the crossing of the Donnersberg is described several times there. The forest house is also mentioned.
Author’s map recommendations
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
For our hiking routes, we recommend the following equipment as standard:
- Sturdy footwear
- Clothing adapted to the weather
- Sun and rain protection
- A sufficient supply of food and drinks, as there are not always dining or shopping opportunities available or open.
- Although the paths are consistently very well marked, it is advisable to always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons, so that you can, for example, quickly find a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or emergency.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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