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Information board on the Westwall routePhoto: Tourismusverein Bad Bergzaberner Land e.V., Cheers to the Palatinate
Circular route approx. 9 km (2.5 hrs). Connection to the Westwallweg in Schaidt. Panels along the circular route show the history of the region. info: https://www.steinfeld-pfalz.de/tourismus/westwall
The Westwallweg leads you along the course of the Westwall right through the picturesque nature of the Bad Bergzaberner Land. It connects the Westwall fortifications in two shorter segments around the villages of Niederotterbach and Steinfeld and a approx. 12 km long section around Oberotterbach. The route, without any significant inclines, is suitable for walking and cycling. On your way you will see: remains of fortifications such as bunkers of different types and sizes, water-filled tank ditches in the plains and dry tank ditches in the forest positions, tank obstacles at various stages of development, and defensive systems. Over 30 display panels provide carefully researched and clearly prepared information.
The Westwallweg leads you along the course of the Westwall right through the picturesque nature of the Bad Bergzaberner Land. It connects the Westwall fortifications in two shorter segments around the villages Niederotterbach and Steinfeld and a approx. 12 km long section around Oberotterbach. The route without significant inclines is suitable for walking and cycling. On your way you will see: remains of fortifications such as bunkers of different types and sizes, water-filled tank ditches in the plains and dry tank ditches in the forest positions, tank obstacles at various stages of development, and defensive systems. Over 30 display panels provide carefully researched and clearly prepared information.
The panels describe and illustrate various aspects of Westwall history.
Overview panels: at the parking lots you will find information about the Westwall construction in general and the Otterbach section. Additional information combines along the route to form a comprehensive overall picture.
Local panels: They show the history of the villages Niederotterbach, Oberotterbach, Steinfeld, Böllenborn-Reisdorf and Dörrenbach in the Westwall area and describe the impact of the Westwall construction and war on the inhabitants.
Object panels: They explain bunker installations, defensive systems, military buildings, but also inform about places as scenes of specific events, e.g. the breakthrough of the Americans in 1945 or the location of a minefield. They also address the function of the former military buildings for the endangered flora and fauna.
For quick orientation the panels are color-coded by themes:
Blue: Contributions deal with military technology and fortress construction history.
Green: Indicates information about plant and animal life.
Ochre: Marks eyewitness reports.
Contemporary pictures, reconstruction animations and documents illustrate the text; animals and plants living in the bunker remains are shown. The research and content preparation of the panels was done with great care, textual explanations and illustrations pose no problem even for children and are excellent for school classes as part of clear teaching.
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for a respectful coexistence in nature
Always behave attentively, kindly and considerately towards all people 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.
Think of a rubbish bag for on the way and take waste back home with you.
Please always keep your dog on a leash. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
Also observe all trail closures for your own safety, including on weekends.
Park only in designated parking lots. Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machinery.
Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Due to current circumstances:
Corona guide by the German Hiking Association
https://www.wanderverband.de/corona-wegweiser
General advice:
Especially in autumn, note that fallen leaves on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes on the path. After thunderstorms or rainstorms, trees can still fall or branches break off. Particularly in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can become muddy and slippery. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is sometimes required. You must expect this type of path impairment when hiking. If you consider certain sections of paths impassable, you should avoid them.
NOTE:
We strive to announce all closures due to forestry work or hunting clubs 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 observe the instructions for your own safety.
Roadbook
Bahnhof Steinfeld
Freibad Steinfeld
Kakteenland
Public transport
Train connection from Winden towards Wissembourg, by bus from Bad Bergzabern to Steinfeld.Get Timetable to destination
Parking
Parking lot at the hall or town center.Coordinates
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
For our hiking routes, we recommend the following standard equipment:
Sturdy footwear
Clothing adapted to the weather
Sun and rain protection
Sufficient supply of food and drinks, as there are not everywhere opportunities to eat or shop, or these may be closed.
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.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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