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Wolfstein - Himmelsleiter
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Musikantenbrunnen DetailPhoto: Tourismusbüro Pfälzer Bergland, Foto: Julia Bingeser, CC BY
Circular route no. 9 in Wolfstein.
Interesting, varied route over rustic paths and the "Himmelsleiter". only as GPS and on the map
From the Rathausplatz in Wolfstein we follow the street "Am Ring" north and turn left into Schlossgasse. After about 300 m, the path leads uphill to the Neu-Wolfstein castle ruins.
We continue hiking up the paved street and after about 300 m turn sharply left into the "Maikurweg".
Following the marking, we pass the Pfriemenhäuschen on the steep path uphill. The path continues, left to the "Schmelzerkopf", right a path downwards (somewhat hidden) to the "Himmelsleiter stairs". We cross a driveway, go downhill on a small path and follow the wide path (upper Wingertsberg) back to the Neu-Wolfstein castle ruins and further downhill, the well-known path to Rathausplatz in Wolfstein.
BE CAREFUL! - Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature
- Always behave in a foresighted, friendly and considerate manner towards everyone you meet on the way.
- Respect nature, do not destroy plants and always stay on the paths.
- Remember a garbage bag for on the way and take rubbish back home with you.
- Please always keep your dog on the leash. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
- For your own safety observe all path closures. Also on weekends.
- Park only in designated parking spaces. Leave room for emergency routes and agricultural machinery.
- Please give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Author’s recommendation
A little stroll in Wolfstein should be planned.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
General:
Especially in autumn it should be noted that leaves lying on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees can still fall or branches fall afterwards. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths may have muddy and slippery sections. Not all rocks or ravines are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is sometimes required. You have to expect such path impairments when hiking. If you think that certain sections of the path are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
NOTE:
We strive to announce all closures caused by forestry work or hunting societies on this platform. Still, 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 pay attention to the instructions for your own safety.
The Himmelsleiter is slippery on wet days. Walk this route on warm summer days and you will feel like in Tuscany.
Tips and suggestions
Hiking map 12 circular routes around the town of Wolfstein
Rathaus Wolfstein:
Tel.: 06304/214
Internet: http://wolfstein.de/
E-Mail: rathaus@wolfstein.de
or:
Camping site Wolfstein: https://www.campingwolfstein.de/de/index.php
Tobacco/Lotto Götz: Am Ring 16, 67752 Wolfstein
or:
Tourist information Verbandsgemeinde Lauterecken-Wolfstein
Schulstraße 6a, 67742 Lauterecken
Tel.: 06382/7910
Internet: www.vg-lw.de
E-Mail: info@vg-lw.de
Hiking map at VG Lauterecken-Wolfstein
Hiking region on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/wanderregion.wolfstein
Tourist information Palatinate Highlands
"Hiking in the Palatinate Highlands" - touristinformation@kv-kus.de
Roadbook
Rathausplatz Wolfstein - Neu-Wolfstein castle ruins - left forest path up (Maikurweg) - path turns left - path up to the right - first path junction right - path steeply up - across driveway - path uphill - across driveway path uphill - on next driveway to the left - past Pfriemenhäuschen - at next junction to the left to the "Schmelzerkopf" - right path downhill (somewhat hidden) - to the Himmelsleiter stairs - left - cross driveway - path downhill - then follow flat driveway (upper Wingertweg) to Neu-Wolfstein castle ruins - down to Rathausplatz in Wolfstein.
Freibad Königsberg, Wolfstein
Bahnhof, Wolfstein
Heimatmuseum
Historische Altstadt, Wolfstein
Musikantenbrunnen, Wolfstein
Ruine Neuwolfstein, Wolfstein
Ruine Altwolfstein, Wolfstein
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Wolfstein;Get Timetable to destination
Directions
A6 - Exit Kaiserslautern/West
B270 - to Wolfstein/Pfalz
Parking
Free parking:
67752 Wolfstein, Im Tauchental 1,
Coordinates: longitude 7° 36´ 24´´ / latitude 49° 35´ 1´´
67752 Wolfstein/Station, Bahnhofstraße
Coordinates: longitude 7° 36´ 35´´ / latitude 49° 35´ 5´´
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Hiking map 12 circular routes around the town of Wolfstein
Town hall local authority Wolfstein:
Tel.: 06304/214
Internet: http://wolfstein.de/
E-Mail: rathaus@wolfstein.de
or:
Camping site Wolfstein: https://www.campingwolfstein.de/de/index.php
Tobacco/Lotto Götz: Am Ring 16, 67752 Wolfstein
or:
Tourist information Verbandsgemeinde Lauterecken-Wolfstein
Schulstraße 6a, 67742 Lauterecken
Tel.: 06382/7910
Internet: www.vg-lw.de
E-Mail: info@vg-lw.de
Hiking map at VG Lauterecken-Wolfstein
Hiking region on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/wanderregion.wolfstein
Author’s map recommendations
Topographic map 1:25,000 "Westpfalz Nord"
Hiking map 12 circular routes around the town of Wolfstein
Town hall local authority Wolfstein:
Tel.: 06304/214
Internet: http://wolfstein.de/
E-Mail: rathaus@wolfstein.de
Tourist information Verbandsgemeinde Lauterecken-Wolfstein
Schulstraße 6a, 67742 Lauterecken
Tel.: 06382/7910
Internet: www.vg-lw.de
E-Mail: info@vg-lw.de
Hiking map at VG Lauterecken-Wolfstein
Hiking region on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/wanderregion.wolfstein
Tourist information Palatinate Highlands
"Hiking in the Palatinate Highlands" - touristinformation@kv-kus.de
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
For our hiking routes we recommend the following equipment as standard:
- Sturdy footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sun and rain protection
- Sufficient supply of food and drinks, as not everywhere offers places to eat or shop or they may be closed.
- Although the paths are consistently well marked, for safety reasons it is always recommended to carry an appropriate
hiking map, so that in case of a thunderstorm or emergency you can quickly find a safe area.
- Hiking poles recommended.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions