Stumpfwaldsteig - Ramsen Quality Hiking Trail
The starting point is the Eiswoog at the Eistal Viaduct, which offers ample parking. Along the way, four life-size metal figures tell fascinating stories about the region. Stunning panoramic views and the Palatinate Forest surrounding the picturesque Eiswoog make the trail a true adventure for the whole family.
Passing the imposing Eistal Viaduct, the Bockbach Valley Bridge, and the Dreibrunnertal Bridge, as well as tranquil bodies of water, the trail leads to the venerable Ramosa Monastery. QR codes on the figures allow you to delve even deeper into the history. Audio clips, videos, and historical images turn the trail into a multimedia experience for the whole family.
The hike is rounded out with stamp cards and quiz questions for true adventurers. These are available at the Seehaus Forelle or can be downloaded and printed in advance.
You cancool off by renting a boat or visiting the Kneipp pool at Eiswoog.
The Seehaus Forelle at Eiswoog offersrefreshments, featuring specialties from the fish farm located right on Eiswoog.
Locations of the figures along the trail:
- Eiswoog at the Eistal Viaduct
- Bockbach Valley
- Ramose Monastery (Ramsen)
- Stumpfwaldgericht
The Stumpfwaldsteig is the second stage of the “Experience Industrial Culture” hiking trilogy in the Eisenberg municipal association, covering a distance of 17.1 km within the municipality of Ramsen.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Restaurant Seehaus ForelleSafety information
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for Considerate Interaction with Nature
- Always be thoughtful, friendly, and considerate toward everyone you meet along the way.
- Take care of nature, don’t damage plants, and always stay on the trails. Try to avoid making excessive noise and leave the forest before dusk.
- Remember to bring a trash bag with you and take your trash home with you.
- Please always keep your dog on a leash. Other visitors and animals will appreciate it.
- For your own safety, observe all trail closures, even on weekends.
- Park only in designated parking areas. Leave space for emergency vehicles and farm machinery.
- Please give way to agricultural and forestry vehicles.
Tips and suggestions
VG Eisenberg - Hiking TrilogyRoadbook
Prot. Pfarrkirche Ramsen
Sportplatz
Restaurant Seehaus Forelle
Eiswoog
Stumpfwaldgericht
Denkmal
Ritterstein Hier befand sich das Landgericht auf dem Stampe – Gerichtsstätte der Grafen von Leiningen – später Rügegericht Neun Stühle (Nr. 289)
Eistal-Viadukt
Stumpfwaldbahn Ramsen
Stumpfwaldbahn
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can get there by train to the “Eiswoog” stop, or on Sundays and holidays (from May through October) by taking the Stumpfwaldbahn from Ramsen to Eiswoog. The narrow-gauge railway is an ideal way to shorten this leg of the hike.Get Timetable to destination
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Equipment
- Proper footwear
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Food and drinks
- Sun protection or rain gear
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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