The longest of the Guggemol routes offers a unique opportunity to experience the charm of the Southern Palatinate, based on much more than the well-known wine culture. The circular route offers numerous opportunities for young and old to explore relics of national history, and during the almond blossom season, the chance to experience a breathtaking phenomenon in pale pink.
Amidst the sea of vines, this circular route offers a very varied mix of sights. From almond trees and vineyards to a Kneipp facility and the wine educational trail, there is an interesting opportunity for everyone to enjoy the Palatinate culture. Furthermore, on the nearly 7 km long route, many architecturally valuable relics can be admired, such as the manor house, the former Heilsbruck monastery, and the Bergmühle artist's house.
The lush meadows along the Triefenbach, which rises in the Pfälzerwald, provide a relaxing hiking atmosphere.
In autumn, the color spectrum of the vineyards and the adjacent forest enchants, especially at low sun. With a glass of new wine and onion tart, no wishes remain unfulfilled.
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for respectful coexistence in nature
- Always behave considerately, kindly, and courteously 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 trash bag for the way and take your litter back home.
- Please always keep your dog on a leash. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
- Observe all path closures for your own safety, even on weekends.
- Park only in designated parking areas. Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machines.
- Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Author’s recommendation
Plan during the almond blossom (March/April) or in autumn.
Explore the wine educational trail.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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In autumn, note that fallen leaves on the ground can cover unevenness, roots, stones or holes in the path. You must reckon with these types of path impairments when hiking. If you think certain path sections are impassable, you should avoid them. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can become muddy and slippery. Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in places. You must reckon with these types of path impairments when hiking. If you consider certain sections impassable, you should bypass them.
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
The starting point is Radeburger Straße, above the Triefenbach. To the west, towards the forest edge of the Pfälzerwald, the circular route passes the tourism office of the VG Edenkoben on Poststraße.
Keep to the right, towards Hotel Prinzregent. Now head southeast along Fritz-Claus-Weg to Villastraße/Mandelallee. Continue westward following Villastraße to Kelterplatz with a viewing opportunity. On Woogweg heading north, you reach the manor house.
Now turn left to the forest edge, along Klosterstraße towards Edenkobener Tal, where you turn right northwards, uphill steeply. At the top, you are rewarded with a beautiful view of the Rhine Plain, below the Peace Monument. Continue on agricultural paths northwards, along the Pfälzerwald, until after about 500m the path turns right, heading east. The path now winds past Kirchgasse back to Edenkoben to Neuweg.
Cross Klosterstraße. The circular route now winds via Spitalstraße south back to the starting point, Radeburger Straße.
Kelterplatz
Friedensdenkmal
Friedensdenkmal Edenkoben
Kropsburg (Kropfsegg)
Kloster Heilsbruck
Public transport
By train to Edenkoben. A 15-minute walk westwards to the starting point. DB travel information or DB Navigator app
By bus line 501 from Neustadt Hbf or Landau Hbf (hourly) to the stop Radeburger Straße. www.palatinabus.de
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Directions
Federal motorway 65, exit Edenkoben. At the first traffic light, keep right to reach Luitpoldstraße, going west. At the junction with traffic light, go straight onto Deutsche Weinstraße. On the left is the parking lot "Im Letten", near the starting point on Radeburger Straße.
Parking
Directly at the starting point, parking lot "Im Letten"
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
City map Edenkoben, available at the Tourism Office Association Southern Wine Route Edenkoben
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Equipment
For our hiking routes, we recommend the following standard equipment:
- Sturdy footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sun and rain protection
- Sufficient supply of food and drinks, as not all places for refreshment or shopping are available or open.
- Even though the paths are very well marked throughout, it is advisable for safety reasons to always carry a suitable hiking map so that you can quickly find a safe area in case of thunderstorm or emergency.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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