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Rocks, Fruits and Fossils: Circular Hiking Trail Berntal
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Berntal with fruit treesPhoto: Stadt Bad Dürkheim, melhubach Photographie
A route through the Felsenberg-Berntal nature reserve with limestone rocks and rich animal and plant life, the vineyards and the transition into the forest as well as Leistadt.
On this tour especially suitable for families, you walk, among other things, through the Berntal nature reserve, over which a limestone rock band rises, formed millions of years ago when the region was covered by tropical seas with coral reefs. The hollow spaces once served bears as shelter, hence the name "Berntal." Here, amid idyllic vineyards, old fruit trees, and lush vegetation, many rare inhabitants can be discovered (rare birds such as yellowhammer, woodlark, and wheatear, and a large variety of insects). Please do not leave the paths. After the Berntal, enjoy the view over the Rhine Plain and walk through the wine village of Leistadt, which carries the slogan "Closest to the Sun," before you immerse yourself in the charming transitional landscape of vineyards and forest. A special feature is the weekend house area "Rotsteig," with small paradises in the form of houses with beautifully designed gardens.
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature
- Always behave considerately, kindly, and respectfully toward everyone you meet along the way.
- Pay attention to nature, do not destroy plants, and always stay on the paths. Try to avoid excessive noise and leave the forest before dusk.
- Remember a trash bag for the way and take 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, even on weekends.
- Only park in designated parking spaces. Leave room for emergency vehicles and agricultural machinery.
- Please give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Author’s recommendation
The valley is an experience at any time of year, especially in spring with its fruit tree blossom and the many insects buzzing around.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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JoujouSafety information
Please leave the signage hanging for the next hikers! You can get one for just €2.50 at the Tourist Information Bad Dürkheim.
On this hike, you walk through the Felsenberg-Berntal nature reserve. Please do not leave the marked hiking trail.
Dogs must be kept on a leash!
Please do not take plants, animals, or fruits.
Please dispose of any litter at home or in the next trash bin.
General rules:
Especially in autumn, be aware that fallen leaves, uneven ground, roots, stones, or holes can be hidden. After thunderstorms or rainstorms, trees can still fall or branches can break loose afterward. In adverse weather conditions, natural paths may have muddy and slippery sections. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Sure-footedness is required in places. You must expect such impairments on hiking routes. If you think that certain sections are not passable for you, you should avoid them. Despite the "unmistakable" marking of premium hiking trails, we recommend always carrying a corresponding hiking map for safety reasons so that, for example, in a thunderstorm or emergency, you can quickly reach a safe area. Road closures and detours must be observed.
Danger situations:
If there is an emergency, quick help is necessary. Even if mobile phones can send GPS signals, classic rescue points are often fastest. These are located at places easily accessible for rescue vehicles. Remember the points with green signs and a white cross. In case of emergency, return there and give the number on the sign when calling for help. This way, rescuers know where to find you.
Note:
We strive to announce all closures caused by forestry work or hunting societies on this platform. Still, there may be situations where hiking trails are closed and we may not have been informed. If you unexpectedly encounter a trail closure or detour, please follow the instructions for your own safety.
Roadbook
From the "Felsenberg-Berntal" parking lot, always follow the sign "Rocks, Fruits and Fossils: Circular Hiking Trail Berntal." Keep the road behind you and turn onto the path. This leads you through the valley of the nature reserve. Passing limestone rocks, orchards, then to the right the vineyards follow with a slight ascent and a view over the Rhine Plain. The path leads to the southern part of Leistadt via "Am Hügel" and "In der Nonnenhecke" we reach the vineyards west of Leistadt. Shortly after, we go through the forest into the weekend house area Rotsteig. Here go straight ahead and after the area turn right to go back to the starting point via "Rotsteigweg," "Waldstraße," and "Freinsheimer-Straße" to the "Berntal."
Hiking bus stop "Leistadt Gemeindehaus"
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Bad Dürkheim train station, at the bus station in front of the station take line 453 towards Grünstadt to the stop "Gemeindehaus Leistadt."
From here it is only about a 5-minute walk, continue along the main road north to the starting point.
Bad Dürkheim city bus timetable
Timetable information: via the websites of the German Rail 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 grounds/saline/salinarium- After about 5 km the Bad Dürkheim town sign- On the right side a hill with a small chapel, on the left side the graduation tower- After the graduation tower take the first exit towards Leistadt at the roundabout on L517. At the northern town exit of Leistadt is the parking lot "Felsenberg-Berntal" on the right side.
Coming from the B 37 from Kaiserslautern direction:
- B 37 straight into Bad Dürkheim, past the giant barrel to the Wurstmarkt roundabout- Take the third exit at the roundabout towards Leistadt on L517. At the northern town exit of Leistadt is the parking lot "Felsenberg-Berntal" on the right side.
Parking
At the northern town exit of Leistadt is the unpaved parking lot "Felsenberg-Berntal" on the right side. The address Weidenhof 5 can be entered.
Please park only in designated parking spaces and always keep access routes clear for emergency vehicles as well as pathways in the forest and vineyards. For overnight stays in camper & caravan, there are explicitly designated motorhome pitches.
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 standard equipment:
- Sturdy footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sun and rain protection
- A sufficient supply of food and drinks, as refreshment or shopping options are not available or open everywhere.
- Even though the paths are very well marked throughout, for safety reasons it is always advisable to 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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