Located in the heart of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park, the Gräfensteiner Land offers a variety of opportunities to experience an unforgettable stay. Whether hiking, cycling, mountain biking, horseback riding, or climbing, the breathtaking nature as well as sights like Gräfenstein Castle and the Luitpold Tower with their magnificent panoramic views and the impressive Bear Cave with its small waterfall make every heart beat faster. Traditional festivals as well as friendly gastronomy and accommodation establishments invite you to visit.
Attractions in Gräfensteiner Land
Highlights
Well-preserved medieval castle ruins of Gräfenstein on the Schloßberg hill near Merzalben.
Observation tower on the summit of the Weißenberg near Merzalben.
Rest area and viewpoint around a mighty sandstone monolith near Donsieders.
An impressive natural monument made of red sandstone near Rodalben, consisting of two caves one ...
Natural monument made of red sandstone with magnificent views near Münchweiler an der Rodalb.
4-star campsite with swimming lake and restaurant near Clausen in the Gräfenstein region.
Experience the magic of the forest and the rocks on the 1st certified Hikeable Germany quality trail in the Palatinate, the Rodalber Felsenwanderweg.
Viewpoint rock on the front Winschertkopf near Merzalben.
Oldest church in the Gräfenstein region with wonderful surroundings.
Impressive rock formations made of red sandstone at Kippkopf near Leimen/Pfalz.
Romantic valley between Münchweiler an der Rodalb and Hinterweidenthal.
Viewpoint with comfortable seating area near Leimen/Palatinate.
Coloured sandstone cliffs with seating and viewing platform above the town of Rodalben.
Educational thematic trail section in Rodalben.
Kathi's Animal Tipi offers activities with horses and alpacas and a farm shop in Donsieders.
Agricultural farm with deer and goats near Clausen.
Discover the region
Website of the Gräfensteiner Land
Here is the website of the Gräfensteiner Land, where you can find information on all vacation topics such as tours, excursion destinations, gastronomy businesses, accommodation options, events, current news, etc., and you can also order the desired informational material in the shop.
The Gräfensteiner Land on Facebook
Rocks in the Gräfensteiner Land
History, Homeland and Culture
Are you interested in history, art, and culture and want to learn more about our local communities and the town of Rodalben? Then you are in the right place.
Play, sport and leisure facilities as well as lakes and swimming pools
The Gräfensteiner Land offers a variety of other play, sport and leisure opportunities in addition to playgrounds, which are worth discovering. Here are just a few examples...
Barbecue areas, shelters, and rest stops
Camping and motorhome pitches
Do you love camping holidays or travel with a motorhome? Here you will find what you are looking for...
Infrastructure in the Gräfensteiner Land
Here you can find information about train stations as well as the tourist information.
Bike shops, e-bike charging stations, and bicycle repair options
Do you want to buy/lease a new bike, are you looking for accessories, cycling clothing, or an e-bike charging station, or do you want to perform a repair yourself or have it done? Here you will find what you are looking for, not only in the Gräfensteiner Land, but also along Tour 1 of the Pfälzerwald Mountain Bike Park!
Restaurants, inns and serviced huts
Here you will find restaurants, inns, and huts in the Gräfensteiner Land that you can use to stop for a meal or at the end of your tours. From haute cuisine to home-style cooking, there is something for every taste. The friendly hosts and owners are already looking forward to your visit.
Cafés, ice cream parlors, bakeries and confectioneries
Do you feel like having coffee and cake, a delicious piece of torte or ice cream? Here you will find the perfect spot for you...
Pickup and/or delivery services
If you would like a midday meal during the lunch break or want to order something delicious like pizza for home, here you will find butcher shops as well as pickup/delivery services offering exactly that.
Annual Calendar for Events in the Gräfensteiner Land 2026
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Getting there
Public transport
Take the train directly to the hiking station, which is centrally located in Rodalben. From there, you can use the regional buses of Southwest Palatinate local transport (lines 248 and 256) and/or the dial-a-ride taxi line 2571 (must be booked by phone one hour in advance). Timetable information is available on the websites of the Bahn and the transport associations (VRN) or via the apps „DB Navigator“ or „myVRN“.
From the station, it is only about a ten-minute walk via Bahnhofstraße, the Marien bridge (stairs via pillars or barrier-free via Post-, Pfarr-, and Kirchstraße) and Baumbuschstraße to the Tourist Information Gräfensteiner Land in the building of the Rodalben municipal administration.
Directions
B10 - exit Münchweiler an der Rodalb - L496 towards Rodalben - after the exit, this becomes L497 towards Merzalben - follow this to the Rodalben exit towards Pirmasens - at the intersection, go straight into Am Rathaus street, at the end of which on the left side is the municipal administration with the Tourist Information.
B270 - in the Donsieders-Biebermühle area, switch to L497 towards Rodalben - drive on this to the Rodalben exit towards Pirmasens - at the intersection, go straight into Am Rathaus street, at the end of which on the left side is the municipal administration with the Tourist Information.
L482 from Clausen/Donsieders direction - follow this through Rodalben towards Pirmasens - drive to the end of Lindersbachstraße - turn right there and immediately left into Pirmasens street - after about 150 meters, turn right into Am Rathaus street, at the end of which on the left side is the municipal administration with the Tourist Information.
L482 from Pirmasens direction - follow this to Rodalben - take the second street to the left, at the end of which on the left side is the municipal administration with the Tourist Information.
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