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old bunker complex (blown up)Photo: Jochen Anthes, Tourist Information Bad Bergzaberner Land
Oberotterbach - Forest Spirits Trail - Castle Square - Guttenberg Castle Ruin - Three Oaks - Westwall Trail - Oberotterbach
Oberotterbach is a community on the German Wine Route with about 1,200 inhabitants. With wide views over the Rhine Plain and on quiet forest paths, it offers excellent hiking and plenty to experience. 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. www.oberotterbach.de
PAY ATTENTION! - Campaign for considerate interaction in nature
Always behave considerately, kindly, and attentively towards everyone you meet along 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.
Remember to carry a rubbish bag for your trip and take your trash back home.
Please always keep your dog on a leash. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
Respect all trail closures for your own safety, even on weekends.
Park only in designated parking lots. Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machines.
Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Schlössl Hotel I RestaurantSchützenhaus Oberotterbach
Safety information
Due to current events:
Corona Guide German Hiking Association
https://www.wanderverband.de/corona-wegweiser
General information:
Especially in autumn, pay attention that fallen leaves on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes along the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees can still fall or branches break off. In adverse weather conditions, natural paths can become muddy and slippery. Not all rocks or ravines are secured with ropes or railings. In some areas, sure-footedness is required. Expect such path impairments when hiking. If you believe certain sections are impassable for you, you should avoid them.
NOTE:
We strive to announce all closures due to forestry work or hunting associations on this platform. Nonetheless, there are situations where trails are blocked without our knowledge. If you unexpectedly encounter a trail closure or detour, please observe the instructions for your own safety.
Roadbook
The Path of History takes you through the upper village via the Forest Spirits Trail to the Castle Square. A climb to the
Guttenberg Castle Ruin is worthwhile, offering a stunning panoramic view of the Palatinate Forest, the Northern Vosges, and the Rhine Plain. Hike over the Böllenborn and Otterbach "Three Oaks" on the Westwall Trail back to Oberotterbach. The Forest Spirits Trail, with its numerous lovingly crafted wood carvings along the path, delights young and old alike. Text and picture panels at the protected bunker ruins explain the construction, life and death on the Westwall, as well as the plants and wildlife that have since settled there. At the transition from forest to the vineyards, you have a magnificent view of Oberotterbach lying in the valley with its two churches and the "Schlössel".
Weingut Weber
Winzerhof Brendel
Schlössl Hotel I Restaurant
Ritterstein Drei Eichen (Nr. 21)
Ritterstein R. Schloßhütte (Nr. 15)
Ritterstein Drei Buchen (Nr. 14)
Schützenhaus Oberotterbach
Südpfalz-Destillerie
Public transport
Take bus 543 from Wissembourg/France and Bad Bergzabern to Oberotterbach.Get Timetable to destination
Directions
From the direction of Landau, follow the B38 towards Bad Bergzabern until Oberotterbach.Coming from the A65, take the Kandel Mitte exit and follow B427 to Minfeld. In the town center, keep left and switch to L546. Follow the road to Schweigen-Rechtenbach and turn right onto B38 towards Oberotterbach.
Parking
in Oberotterbach town center - Wine Road - OberdorfstraßeCoordinates
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Equipment
For our hiking routes, we recommend the following equipment as standard:
Sturdy footwear
Weather-appropriate clothing
Sun and rain protection
A sufficient supply of food and drinks, as there are not always dining or shopping opportunities available or open everywhere.
Even though the paths are very well marked throughout, it is advisable for safety reasons to always carry a suitable hiking map, so that you can quickly find a safe area, for example, in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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