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Planet Path - Information BoardPhoto: Tourist-Info Otterbach-Otterberg, Tourist-Info Otterbach-Otterberg
The 7 km long Planet trail shows the distance relationships in our solar system with the planets relative to each other. The path leads up to the Reiserberg to the walkable sundial.
The well-marked Planet trail, marked with the Saturn, leads from its starting point in Heiligenmoschel to the Reiserberg in Schallodenbach. With its 360° panoramic view, it is a fantastic viewpoint. A special app explains every ridge visible from there. The approx. 7 km circular route with 165 meters of altitude difference is easy to walk.
The Planet trail represents the solar system at a scale of 1:1.4 billion. All planets close to Earth are represented in a model and positioned along the path at scaled distances.
The highlight of the trail is the walkable sundial with its 12 mighty obelisks, where the time is displayed by an oversized metal rod. Each obelisk represents a local community within the collective municipality and is assigned to a geological era. Information boards explain exactly what happened in each geological era.
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature
- Always behave proactively, friendly and considerate towards everyone you meet on the way.
- Respect nature, do not destroy plants and always stay on the paths.
- Remember a garbage bag for the way and take waste back home with you.
- Please keep your dog on a leash at all times. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
- For your own safety, observe all trail closures. Also on weekends.
- Park only in designated parking spaces. Leave room for emergency routes and agricultural machinery.
- Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Gaststätte Alt Schul, HeiligenmoschelSafety information
General information:
Especially in autumn, care should be taken that leaves on the ground may cover unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees can still fall or branches can break off even afterward. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths may have muddy and slippery sections. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Sure-footedness is required in places. You must expect such path impairments when undertaking a hike. If you consider certain sections of the path impassable for you, you should bypass them.
NOTE:
We strive to announce all closures caused by forestry work or hunting societies 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.
Tips and suggestions
The Planet trail complements the Northern Palatinate e-bike high-altitude cycle route and shows the distance relationships in our solar system with the planets relative to each other. All planets are presented and explained on signs along the route. The path leads up to the Reiserberg to the walkable sundial.
The information boards in German and English are equipped with QR codes and explain the planets in the solar system.
Since the Planet trail can be walked from both sides of the circular route, the description and purpose of the Planet trail are also described on two start information boards.
Seating groups and a wellness lounger allow an impressive break at this magical place to become unforgettable.
In Heiligenmoschel, the Erdmannshof, a farm café open in the summer months, and the restaurant „Alt Schul“ invite you to a relaxing rest.
In Schallodenbach, the Pizzeria Schlemmerscheune is there for you.
Further information:
Otterbach-Otterberg collective municipality
Tourist information
Hauptstr. 54, 67697 Otterberg,
Tel. 06301 607 800,
Roadbook
Barockkirche, Heiligenmoschel
Sonnenuhr auf dem Reiserberg, Schallodenbach
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By Deutsche Bahn to Lampertsmühle-Otterbach station;
Continue with BUS 130 to Heiligenmoschel;
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
A63 - Otterberg exit;
L401 - towards Kaiserslautern, exit for Baalborn;
L382 Baalborn, Otterberg, Schneckenhausen;
L388 to Heiligenmoschel;
Parking
Bergstraße, 67699 Heiligenmoschel
Coordinates: Longitude 7° 45' 27'' / Latitude 49° 33' 21''
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Further information:
Otterbach-Otterberg collective municipality
Tourist information
Hauptstr. 54, 67697 Otterberg,
Tel. 06301 607 800,
Author’s map recommendations
Overview map of the Otterbach-Otterberg collective municipality
available at:
Otterbach-Otterberg collective municipality
Tourist information
Hauptstr. 54, 67697 Otterberg,
Tel. 06301 607 800,
www.otterbach-otterberg.de
tourist-info@otterbach-otterberg.de
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
We recommend the following equipment as standard for our hiking routes:
- Clothing adapted to the weather
- Sun and rain protection
- 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, it is advisable for safety reasons to always carry a suitable
hiking map so that, for example, in case of a thunderstorm or an emergency, you can quickly find a safe area.
- Hiking poles are recommended!
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions