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Logo Forest Hiking TrailPhoto: Jochen Anthes, Tourist Information Bad Bergzaberner Land
Oberotterbach is a state-recognized tourist community on the German Wine Route with around 1200 inhabitants. With a wide view of the Rhine plain and on peaceful forest paths, it is a great place to hike and experience a lot. The Protestant rectory (ancestral home of the English and Spanish crowns), the "Schlöss'l" (former administrative building from the late Baroque), the Protestant church from the 14th century, and the Forest Spirits Trail in the Otterbach valley are worthwhile destinations for our guests. Perhaps you will celebrate with us at the big wine festivals in the vintners' yards at Pentecost and on the last weekend in September. In the extensive forests and adjacent vineyards, interesting hiking trails await you: the Path of History, the Fruit Teaching Path with historical tree species, and the Oberotterbach Forest Hiking Trail. The nearest train stations in Bad Bergzabern (5 km) and Wissembourg in France (6 km) are easily accessible via the B 38. Public transport serves Oberotterbach hourly.
Tourist info:
06342/500 www.oberotterbach.de
PAY ATTENTION! - Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature
Always behave considerately, friendly, and with foresight towards everyone you meet on your way.
Pay attention to nature, do not destroy plants and always stay on the paths. Try to avoid excessive noise and leave the forest before dusk.
Remember to bring a trash bag for your journey and take your waste home with you.
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 areas. Leave room for emergency vehicles and agricultural machinery.
Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
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SchützenhausSafety information
Due to current events:
Corona guide by the German Hiking Association
https://www.wanderverband.de/corona-wegweiser
General rules:
Especially in autumn, it should be noted that the leaves lying on the ground can cover unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees may fall or branches may drop later. Particularly during adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. Not all rocks or ravines are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in some places. You must expect such trail impediments when hiking. If you believe certain sections are impassable for you, you should avoid them.
NOTE:
We strive to announce all closures caused by forestry work or hunting societies on this platform. However, there may be situations where trails are closed and we have not been informed. If you unexpectedly encounter a trail closure or detour, please follow the instructions for your own safety.
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Equipment
For our hiking tours, we recommend the following equipment as a standard:
Sturdy footwear
Weather-appropriate clothing
Sun and rain protection
A sufficient supply of food and drinks, as there are not everywhere opportunities to stop or shop, or they may be closed.
Even though the paths are consistently very well marked, it is advisable for safety reasons to always carry a suitable hiking map, so that, for example, in the event of a thunderstorm or an emergency you can quickly find a safe area.
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