The start and finish of the Hohe List route is the village square in Ludwigswinkel. The path leads along Landgrafenstraße through the village eastward to the district Schöltal. We reach the natural swimming lake Schöntalweiher. At the Schöntalweiher kiosk, we cross the main road and follow a path to the bee learning station. Uphill, first on a forest road, then on an enchanted path, we climb the Biesenberg. A wide, level path leads us to the Zigeunerfels. Over a narrow path, we change to the way to the Reitersprung. The path then leads us to the “Hohe List.” The former forester's house is now a popular PWV hiking hut. Refreshed, we head slightly uphill again to the seven chestnuts. From here, the Pirmasenser path leads through the “Felseneck” into the Reißlertal. We reach the “Saarbrunnen,” the source of the Saarbach (Sauer). After crossing the road, our path leads past the Mummelsee through the Reißlertal to the Reißlerhof and back to the Schöntalweiher and Ludwigswinkel.
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for respectful coexistence in nature
Always behave proactively, kindly and considerately towards everyone you meet on the way.
Respect nature, do not destroy plants and always stay on the paths.
Remember to take a rubbish bag for the way and take your 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. Also on weekends.
Only park in designated parking areas. Leave space for emergency routes and agricultural machinery.
Please give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Author’s recommendation
Places to eat in Ludwigswinkel:
Hotel-Restaurant Rösselsquelle, Am Sägmühlweiher 1, 66996 Ludwigswinkel, Tel. 06393 250, www.roesselsquelle.de, opening hours: Wed + Thu 5 to 9 pm hot kitchen; Fri 3 to 5 pm coffee + cake; Sat + Sun 11:30 am to 9 pm hot kitchen. Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Hotel-Restaurant "Blick zum Maimont", Landgrafenstr. 32, 66996 Ludwigswinkel, Tel. 06393/921530, www.maimont.de, opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11:30 am to 9 pm. Closed on Monday
Gasthaus "Zum Landgrafen", Landgrafenstr. 33, 66996 Ludwigswinkel, Tel. 06393 405, www.zumlandgrafen.de, opening hours: 11:30 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
Kiosk and leisure facility Birkenfeld, Marina Weippert, Hügelstraße 30, 66996 Ludwigswinkel Tel. 06393 1889 or Tel. 0171/5356177, opening hours: daily from 10 am until at least 10 pm from April to October
Hiking hut "Hohe List", 06335 5896 (hut), Saturday 11 am-6 pm, Sundays and public holidays 10 am to 6 pm, Wednesday from Pentecost until October 11 am-6 pm.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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PWV Wanderheim "Hohe List"Badesee Schöntalweiher
Hotel-Restaurant Blick zum Maimont
Gasthaus zum Landgrafen
Hotel-Restaurant Rösselsquelle
Kiosk und Freizeitanlage Birkenfeld
Safety information
Especially in autumn, it should be noted that 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 afterwards. Particularly in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can be muddy and slippery in sections. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in places. You must expect impairments of this kind when hiking. If you believe certain sections are impassable for you, you should bypass them. Despite the "unmistakable" marking of the premium hiking trails, we recommend always carrying a suitable hiking map for safety so that, for example, in a thunderstorm or emergency you quickly find a safe area.
NOTE:
We strive to announce all closures caused by forest work or hunting societies on this platform. Nevertheless, there may be situations where trails are closed, and we might not have been informed. If you encounter closures or detours on site, please observe the instructions for your own safety.
Tips and suggestions
Tourist Information Dahner Felsenland
Schulstr. 29, 66994 Dahn
Tel. 06391 9196222
www.dahner-felsenland.de
Roadbook
The start and finish of the Hohe-List route is the village square of the Luftkurort Ludwigswinkel. The path leads along Landgrafenstraße through the village eastward to the district of Schöltal. We reach the natural swimming lake Schöntalweiher, which invites us to a refreshing swim in summer as an EU bathing water. At the Schöntalweiher kiosk, we cross the main road and now follow a path to the bee learning station. Uphill, first on a forest road, then on an enchanted path, we climb the Biesenberg. A wide, level path leads us to the Zigeunerfels. Over a narrow path we change to the way to the Reitersprung. According to legend, a Cossack chased by his enemies jumped here with his horse into the abyss. The hoof prints on the rock can still be seen today!
The path then leads us to the "Hohe List." The former forester's house is now a popular PWV hiking hut, which invites us for a hearty meal on Saturdays and Sundays. Refreshed, we head slightly uphill again to the seven chestnuts. From here, the Pirmasenser path leads through the "Felseneck" into the Reißlertal. We reach the "Saarbrunnen," which is the source of the Saarbach (Sauer). After we have crossed the road, our path leads past the Mummelsee through the Reißlertal to the Reißlerhof and back to the Schöntalweiher and Ludwigswinkel.
Hotel-Restaurant Blick zum Maimont
Kiosk und Freizeitanlage Birkenfeld
Wohnmobilstellplatz "Im Birkenfeld"
Bushaltestelle Ludwigswinkel, Schöntal
Badesee Schöntalweiher
Reitersprung
Reitersprung
PWV Wanderheim "Hohe List"
Campingplatz Schöntalweiher
Hotel-Restaurant Rösselsquelle
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Wissembourg or Hinterweidenthal, from there by bus via Dahn to Fischbach. From May to October with excursion trains "Bundenthaler" Wed., Sat., Sun/public holidays from Mannheim and "Felsenland-Express" Wed., Sat., Sun., and public holidays from Karlsruhe to Bundenthal-Rumbach station in Dahner Felsenland. Info: www.der-takt.de , www.bahn.de (door-to-door travel planning).
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Directions
B 10 Hinterweidenthal continue on B427 Dahn-Reichenbach, from there towards Bruchweiler-Bärenbach L489 via Fischbach further towards Ludwigswinkel L478, turn left then right and continue to the town center.
Parking
Landgrafenstraße 44, 66996 Ludwigswinkel
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Brochure 43 local circular hiking trails with elevation profile and map view in the Dahner Felsenland, €3.00 plus postage costs €1.60
Author’s map recommendations
Brochure 43 local circular hiking trails with elevation profile and map view in the Dahner Felsenland, €3.00 plus postage costs €1.60
Hiking and cycling map Dahner Felsenland 1:25,000, 9.90 euros plus postage costs of 1.60 euros, 7th edition: Hiking and cycling in Dahner Felsenland with premium hiking trails, main and circular hiking trails, cycling routes as well as the rescue point system; with app support, www.topstern.app
scale 1:25,000, ISBN 978-3-945138-12-0
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Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks, should be carried in case no restaurants or shops are available or open. Although the path is very well marked continuously, you should always have a suitable hiking map for safety reasons.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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