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A nature park circular route from Silzer See up to the ruins of Lindelbrunn, Kellerfelsen, and Schweinsfelsen with beautiful views of the Palatinate Forest-North Vosges Biosphere Reserve.
We start our tour in the town center of Silz at Lindenplatz. Past Silzer See, we hike left up into the forest. The path winds to the hiking parking lot below the ruins of Lindelbrunn. On the way, we find forest viewing frames pointing to forestry features. At the hiking parking lot, the detour to Lindelbrunn Castle ruins (700 m) is worthwhile, and there is the possibility to stop at the Cramerhaus.
Next, we hike a stretch along the street. At the next hiking parking lot, we turn southeast into the forest and hike past Kellerfelsen on the ridge to Schweinsfelsen. Over a steep ladder, you reach a beautiful viewpoint with a panoramic view.
Back down from the rock, the path descends the mountain in switchbacks, then straight ahead and half-right at a junction. At the end of the path, we reach the Silz sports field, which we leave to the left, and take the already known path back to the starting point.
ATTENTION! – Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature
- Always behave considerately, kindly and respectfully to all you meet on your way.
- Respect nature, do not destroy plants and always stay on the paths. Try to avoid excessive noise and leave the forest before dusk.
- Carry a trash bag for unterwegs and take your waste home.
- Please keep your dog on a leash at all times. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
- For your own safety, observe all path closures, also on weekends.
- Park only in designated parking areas. Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machinery.
- Give priority to agricultural and forestry vehicles.
Author’s recommendation
A dining option is the Cramerhaus at the parking lot below Lindelbrunn. A nice excursion destination nearby is the wildlife and hiking park.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Cramerhaus LindelbrunnSafety information
General information:
Especially in autumn, note that fallen leaves on the ground can hide unevenness, roots, stones or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees may still fall or branches may fall afterwards. Especially in adverse weather conditions, there may be muddy and slippery sections on natural paths. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in places. You must expect such path impairments when you undertake a hike. If you think certain path sections are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
NOTE:
We strive to announce all closures caused by forestry work or hunting groups on this platform. Nevertheless, there are situations where hiking trails are closed and we may not have been informed. If you unexpectedly encounter a path closure or detour, please follow the instructions for your own safety.
Tips and suggestions
Information on sights and hiking at www.trifelsland.de. You can also book accommodations and find dining options there.
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Roadbook
The circular hiking route of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park starts at Lindenplatz in the town center, right next to the church. We leave the parking lot to the right, turn left into Schulstraße after a few meters. Then we walk over the street Im Sulzfeld and turn right into Haselhofstraße, which leads back to the main road. Here we stay to the left and hike past the cemetery straight ahead to Silzer See. We walk along the lake parallel to the tree nature trail. At the end of the lake, the path leads left up to the hiking and cycling path, where we turn right. After a few meters we reach a junction. Here, a path offset to the left branches off, which we follow uphill. We hike out of the valley, make a small detour to the left over a narrow path and then continue straight again on the somewhat wider path.
We encounter the PWV marking yellow-red and continue hiking parallel to the left towards Lindelbrunn. Over a steep path, we reach a hiking parking lot. Here we keep sharply to the right, immediately leave the wide path again to the left. Now it goes along the forest edge to a large crossroads. On the left, we already see the hiking parking lot below the ruins of Lindelbrunn. The castle can be reached via a 700m long detour. The view is worth the climb but extends the route by 1.4 km.
Back at the parking lot, you can stop at the Cramerhaus. Past the Cramerhaus, we follow the street to the hiking parking lot we already know from the outward journey. Now we take the middle path towards Silz and Schweinsfelsen. Initially, we hike on the wide path until a path branches off uphill to the right. We follow this to Kellerfelsen. Here, 26 leads left, then immediately half right further up the mountain. On the ridge, we continue hiking to Schweinsfelsen.
Here we enjoy the great view at the summit cross. The ladder up is steep but well secured. Back on the path, it goes to the end of the rock and zigzag down at the boundary stone. Initially, the hiking trail then leads straight ahead; at the next junction, we keep right towards Silz. We reach the street at the sports field at the exit of Silz. At the front side of the sports field, we walk again towards the tree nature trail and return through the already known path through the town to our starting point at Lindenplatz.
Silz
Schönbachhof
Lindelbrunn Castle ruins
Cramerhaus Lindelbrunn
Kellerfelsen
Schweinsfelsen
Wild- und Wanderpark der Südlichen Weinstraße
Public transport
Travel sustainably with public transport in the Trifelsland.
By bus 531 from Annweiler am Trifels or from Klingemünster to Silz.
Line 531 runs hourly Mon-Fri and every 2 hours Sat-Sun.
Timetable information www.vrn.de
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Directions
From Annweiler on the B 48 towards Bad Bergzabern, then turn towards Silz; from the Southern Wine Route (Klingenmünster) towards Silz; from Bad Bergzabern via Birkenhöht towards Vorderweidenthal, then turn towards Silz
Parking
At Lindenplatz in the town center of Silz
Alternatively also at the Silz sports field (town exit direction wildlife and hiking park / Bad Bergzabern)
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Pietruska Publishing "Trifelsland - Hauenstein" Scale 1:25,000
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Equipment
For our hiking tours, we recommend the following standard equipment:
- Sturdy footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sun and rain protection
- A sufficient supply of food and drinks, as there are not always dining or shopping options available or open.
- Even though the paths are very well marked throughout, for safety reasons, it is advisable always to carry a suitable hiking map so that, for example, in case of a thunderstorm or an emergency, you can quickly find a safe area.
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Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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