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Rosenweg hike around Rosenthal

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  • Nonne Kloster Rosenthal
    Nonne Kloster Rosenthal
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    The "outer Rosenweg" leads through the beautiful Palatinate Forest, either on narrow (but easily walkable) paths or on wider forest trails, and is suitable for everyone to walk.
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    Distance 13 km
    3:35 h
    187 m
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    391 m
    226 m

    The beautiful circular route takes you around Rosenthal, a district of Kerzenheim. It includes only one steeper ascent, alongside which you can see the Keßler Cross, but this can be avoided with a small detour. Variety on the way is provided, for example, by the forest playground above Stauf and a sensory bench. Worth seeing is the monastery ruins, the idyllic Rosenthal pond. There are also places to eat, e.g. the Göllheimer little house or the Kriegsberg hut, which is run by the PWV on Sundays. There are also some resting opportunities for self-supplied hikers.

    A good starting point for the hike is the parking lot in the middle of Rosenthal, which is not far from the monastery ruins.

    The Rosenweg also has many small parts within the outer circular route, allowing the route to be shortened or extended.

    A short detour leads to the Stauf castle ruins. Nearby is also a restaurant called "Zur schönen Aussicht".

    UFFBASSE! - Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature

    • Always behave considerately, kindly, and thoughtfully towards 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.
    • Take a rubbish bag with you 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, even on weekends.
    • Park only in designated parking lots. Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machinery.
    • Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.

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    Author’s recommendation

    At the beginning or end of the hike, you should visit the Rosenthal monastery ruins and the old cemetery or spend some time at the pond in Rosenthal.
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    easy
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    easy

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    391 m
    Lowest point
    226 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.15%Dirt road 18.25%Forested/wild trail 44.10%Path 32.67%Road 4.23%Unknown 0.57%
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    20 m
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    2.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    5.8 km
    Path
    4.3 km
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Restaurant Rosenthaler Hof
    Gasthaus Göllheimer Häuschen
    Kriegsberghütte Pfälzerwald-Verein Göllheim
    Arleshof Kerzenheim

    Safety information

    Especially in autumn, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can hide unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rains, trees may still fall or branches may break off. Particularly in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can become muddy and slippery in some sections. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Sure-footedness is required in places. You should expect such impairments when hiking. If you feel that certain sections are impassable for you, you should avoid them.

    NOTE:

    We strive to announce all closures caused by forestry work or hunting clubs 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 follow the instructions for your own safety.

    Roadbook

    The Rosenwege are marked with the red five-petaled rose. For the outer path, always follow the signs with two numbers (1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, and 5-1).

    At the beginning, you can orient yourself using the Rosenweg sign at the small pond on Adolf-von-Nassau-Straße.

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    Kloster St. Maria Rosenthal
    Hotel Restaurant Rosenthaler Hof
    Alter Friedhof Rosenthal
    Kessler Kreuz
    Burg Stauf
    Gasthaus Göllheimer Häuschen
    Kriegsberghütte Pfälzerwald-Verein Göllheim
    Arleshof Kerzenheim

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    Directions

    By car, drive from the direction of Kerzenheim on the K 78 towards Rosenthal. In the middle of Rosenthal’s main street, turn left towards the monastery into Adolf-von-Nassau-Straße. After about 150 m, turn left into a narrow street leading to the gravel parking lot (marked with a P-sign).

    Parking

    Gravel parking lot in the center of Rosenthal

    Coordinates

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    49.560123, 8.012187
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    49°33'36.4"N 8°00'43.9"E
    UTM
    32U 428563 5490193
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    Equipment

    For our hikes, we recommend the following standard equipment:

    • Sturdy footwear
    • Weather-appropriate clothing
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Sufficient supply of food and drinks, as there are not always places to eat or shop, or they may be closed.
    • Even though the paths are very well marked throughout, for safety reasons, it is advisable to always carry a suitable hiking map so that, for example, in the case of a thunderstorm or an emergency, you can quickly find a safe area.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

    User Questions


    April 16, 2025
    Esther Landfried
    Das kann ich nicht sagen, ist schon lange her wo ich den Weg gewandert bin.
    April 16, 2025
    Gisela Weinmann
    Hallo - das kann ich leider nicht beantworten. Tut mir leid. Beste Grüße

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    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13 km
    Duration
    3:35 h
    Ascent
    187 m
    Descent
    166 m
    Highest point
    391 m
    Lowest point
    226 m
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