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Trail 'Spurensuche' around the Steinberg

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  • House of Sustainability, Trippstadt-Johanniskreuz
    House of Sustainability, Trippstadt-Johanniskreuz

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    On the trail of forest secrets - uncovering and understanding secret signs in the forest.

    Open
    easy
    Distance 7.6 km
    2:06 h
    137 m
    137 m
    520 m
    416 m

    Often inconspicuous because seemingly everyday or hidden and therefore only readable by experts, they meet us in the forest at every step. They are testimonies of the past in the form of old boundary stones and evidence of former forest management or "secret" signs used by forest workers to communicate.

    With our trail 'Spurensuche' around the Steinberg, we want to uncover and explain these secrets of the forest.


    UFFBASSE! - Campaign for respectful coexistence in nature

    • Always behave considerately, kindly, and with foresight towards everyone you meet on the way.
    • Take care of nature, do not destroy plants, and always stay on the paths. Try to avoid excessive noise and leave the forest before dusk.
    • Remember a garbage bag for the trip and take waste back 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, also on weekends.
    • Park only in designated parking lots. Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machines.
    • Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.

    Author’s recommendation

    Red wooden frames direct the view to the distinctive points on this route.
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    520 m
    Lowest point
    416 m
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    Track types

    Dirt road 10.94%Forested/wild trail 63.11%Path 21%Road 2.20%Unknown 2.73%
    Dirt road
    835 m
    Forested/wild trail
    4.8 km
    Path
    1.6 km
    Road
    168 m
    Unknown
    208 m
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    Rest stops

    Cafe Nicklis

    Safety information

    General rules apply:

    Especially in autumn, it should also be noted that fallen leaves on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rains, trees can still fall, or branches drop afterward. Especially under adverse weather conditions, natural paths can 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 hiking. If you find certain sections impassable, you should avoid 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. Should you unexpectedly encounter a trail closure or detour, please follow the instructions for your own safety.

    Tips and suggestions

    www.hdn-pfalz.de

    Roadbook

    We start at the House of Sustainability, the information center for the Biosphere Reserve Nature Park Palatinate Forest. After crossing the large parking lot, we dive into the heart of the Palatinate Forest. Passing the valuable timber storage area of the Johanniskreuz Forestry Office, we hike to the Burgalbweiher and continue around the Steinberg. We reach the Pferdsbrunnen and see old charcoal kiln sites. Over narrow paths, we reach the Hindenburg Pine, a forest pine over 35 m high. On the way back to Johanniskreuz, we pass a small group of trees that don't seem to fit here at all: false cypresses, which come from the Pacific coastal region in North America.
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    Directions

    Directly to the starting point via the B48

    Parking

    Hiking parking lot at the House of Sustainability

    Coordinates

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    49.337930, 7.825620
    DMS
    49°20'16.5"N 7°49'32.2"E
    UTM
    32U 414686 5465686
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    Equipment

    For our hikes, we recommend the following standard equipment:

    • Sturdy footwear
    • Clothing adapted to the weather
    • Sun and rain protection
    • A sufficient supply of food and drinks, as there are not always places to eat or shop open or available.
    • Although 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 case of a thunderstorm or emergency.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7.6 km
    Duration
    2:06 h
    Ascent
    137 m
    Descent
    137 m
    Highest point
    520 m
    Lowest point
    416 m
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