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Hauenstein

Welcome to Hauenstein, a charming destination in the southwest of the Palatinate. As part of the Pfälzerwald Nature Park, Hauenstein's geographical location is unique and offers a wealth of outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Hauenstein

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Hiking Trail · Pfalz
Rimbach-Steig and Dimbacher Buntsandstein Höhenweg
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 23 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 950 m
Descent 950 m

Two very beautiful premium paths in the Schwanheim, Dimbach, and Darstein area are combined into a challenging hike. The sandstone rocks and ...

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from Wolfgang Reinstädtler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Dahner Felsenland
Hahnfels-Tour
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.4 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 358 m
Descent 358 m

The premium hiking route, the Hahnfels-Tour, begins at Belmontplatz in Erfweiler. After the ascent to Hahnberg with the Hahnfelsen, a dreamlike ...

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from Jacques Noll,   Dahner Felsenland
Hiking Trail · Pfalz
Erfweiler - Wölmersberg, Römerfels, Eibachquelle and Bottental
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 9.7 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 156 m
Descent 156 m

An unknown, noise-free landscape that has everything you need for a peaceful forest hike on nature-friendly paths and trails. ... and the Altdahn ...

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from Günther Weinert - Wanderfex,   Günther Weinert
Thematic Trail
Palatinate Keschdeweg - Main Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route Open
Distance 61.6 km
Duration 20:00 h
Ascent 1,437 m
Descent 1,540 m

The Palatinate Keschdeweg leads from the Palatinate Forest-North Vosges Biosphere Reserve near Hauenstein to the German Wine Route, passing ...

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from Anita Ballweber,   Verein Südliche Weinstraße Annweiler am Trifels e.V.
Hiking Trail · Pfalz
Hauenstein - Over the Lanzenfahrter Felsen to the Hühnerstein
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.9 km
Duration 3:27 h
Ascent 286 m
Descent 286 m

Both rocks can be climbed via steel ladders. But there are more rocks along the path. Freedom from dizziness and sure-footedness are a must!

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from Günther Weinert - Wanderfex,   Günther Weinert
Long Distance Hiking · Pfalz
Pfälzer Waldpfad full route
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult Multi-day route
Distance 128.9 km
Duration 38:00 h
Ascent 2,742 m
Descent 2,813 m

Spectacular rocks, deeply incised valleys and above all: forest as far as the eye can see! That is what the 143 km long Pfälzer Waldpfad offers, ...

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from Anne Seehaus,   Cheers to the Palatinate
Hiking Trail · Schwanheim
Rimbach-Steig
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 16.7 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 672 m
Descent 672 m

A hiking trail with a unique panorama and mighty sandstone formations along the way. It leads on the ridges around the Wasgau villages Darstein ...

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from Tourist-Info-Zentrum Pfälzerwald,   Tourist-Info-Zentrum Pfälzerwald
Hiking Trail · Hauenstein
Burghalder Way
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 9.3 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 215 m
Descent 215 m

Beautiful and varied circular route past striking rocks in Hauenstein.

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from Sonja Spiess,   Tourist-Info-Zentrum Pfälzerwald
Hiking Trail · Pfalz
Hahnenfels Route Variant, Erfweiler (Palatinate)
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 11.3 km
Duration 2:41 h
Ascent 262 m
Descent 262 m

Varied route offering great viewpoints, a ridge hike, and wild romantic sections in the Glas and Bottental. Rarely crowded…

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from Michael Kiefer©️,   Michael Kiefer
Hiking Trail · Pfalz
Hauenstein Cobbler's Trail
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.2 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 397 m
Descent 397 m

The premium hiking trail „Hauensteiner Schusterpfad“ leads as a circular route around the traditional shoe town of Hauenstein.

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The city is known for its shoe industry and the German Shoe Museum. Here you can learn all about the development of the famous German shoes as well as their production.

For cultural highlights, we recommend a visit to the "House of Sustainability", which regularly presents exhibitions on environmental topics, or a hike through the picturesque vineyards followed by wine tasting at the local wine festival.

In summer, the numerous hiking and biking trails invite you to explore the landscape. In winter, you can go skiing or snowboarding here. The best seasons are spring and autumn to enjoy the colourful nature.

If the weather is bad, it is worth taking a detour to the "Badepark" swimming pool or visiting the indoor play centre "Kinderland".

Culinary Hauenstein also has a lot to offer: Try local specialities such as Saumagen or liver dumplings with mashed potatoes in cosy inns such as the "Gasthaus zur Linde".

An absolute insider tip is also the nearby Dahner Felsenland with its impressive sandstone cliffs - definitely one of the most beautiful places in Hauenstein!

This travel guide offers you the best tips for an unforgettable stay in Hauenstein, Southwest Palatinate. Come by and experience for yourself why this town is a real "Travel Guide" highlight!

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Reviews

  • September 27, 2026
    Rosemarie Pendt 
    Community
    September 27, 2026
    Bin heute den abwechslungsreichen Weg, entgegen der Beschreibung, so wie auf der Karte eingezeichnet, gelaufen. Am Hasenteller habe ich vor lauter Suchen nach dem Teller die Kurve zum weiteren Abstieg nicht gesehen und bin nach rechts unten in das Tal gelangt. Nach dem Blick aufs Handy also wieder die kleine Steigung hoch zum Hasenteller. Da ist aber nur noch eine Kuhle im Boden, in die ich wie Hans-guck-in-die-Luft beim ersten Mal schon gestolpert war! Der Stein mit der Kuhle soll mutwillig ins Tal gestoßen worden sein. Und jetzt entdecke ich auch das Schild „Paddelweiher“. Dem folge ich und wechsle unten am Weiher wegen zu viel Sonne und genug gelaufenen Kilometern wieder auf die andere Uferseite, um schneller zum leckern Essen in der am sonnigen Septembersonntag voll bevölkerten Paddelweiherhütte mit riesigem Außenbereich samt großem Spielplatz zu kommen.
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    Written September 27, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    From the Hauensteiner Paddelweiher to the Wolfsfels
  • September 20, 2026
    Markus Branke
    Community
    September 17, 2026
    Schöne Tour mit angenehmen Pfadabschnitten Einige schöne Aussichten Sitzbänke leider an eher unattraktiven Stellen (Irgendwo im Wald)
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    Written September 20, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Burghalderweg & Cobbler's Path Essentials, Hauenstein (Pfalz)
  • July 02, 2026
    Nicole Schanno-reisch
    Community
    July 02, 2026
    Sehr schöne Tour, kein Mensch unterwegs. Die Kirche ist ein Traum.... Toller Weg
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    Photo: Nicole Schanno-reisch, Community
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    Photo: Nicole Schanno-reisch, Community
    Challenging Solitude
    Written July 02, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Hauenstein–Dicke Eiche–Winterkirchl–Hauenstein
  • July 01, 2026
    Ralph Rexhäuser
    Community
    July 01, 2026
    Abwechslungsreiche Runde mit vielen sehr schönen Felsen. Ich habe beim Start noch den Backelstein mitgenommen (+60 Hm / Bilder 1-3) - tolle Lichtstimmung am Morgen nach frischem Regen in der Nacht.
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    Photo: Ralph Rexhäuser, Community
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    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written July 01, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Hauenstein - Over the Lanzenfahrter Felsen to the Hühnerstein
  • May 02, 2026
    Alex S
    Community
    May 02, 2026
    Eine schöne Tour und es wirvon allem etwas geboten! Felsen,Ausblicke,schmale Waldpfade und auch Wasser. Wobei der "Wasserfall" seinen Namen nicht verdient, aber egal. Die Runde kann man empfehlen und die Zeit braucht man auch dazu.
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    Written May 02, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Hahnfels-Tour
  • April 29, 2026
    Martin Kunz
    Community
    April 26, 2026
    Der Hauensteiner Flurkreuzweg ist ein beschaulicher, leichter Rundweg um das Schuhdorf, der dir über Jahrhunderte alte Flurkreuze die Frömmigkeit der Vorfahren erzählt – und gleichzeitig die Nähe zum Alltag des modernen Schuhdorfs lässt; ideal, um sanft draußen zu bleiben und nebenbei Hääschner zu treffen.
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    Variety of paths
    Written April 29, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    The Hauensteiner Field Cross Route
  • March 04, 2026
    Gmc
    Community
    Closer panoram for build drawing
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    Written March 04, 2026
    Outdoor Swimming Pool
    Wasgaufreibad Hauenstein
  • March 02, 2026
    Jan Goerich 
    Community
    March 01, 2026
    Sehr schöne, vor allem abwechslungsreiche Rundtour. Wir waren mit unseren beiden 10jährigen unterwegs. Die Highlights waren natürlich die beiden Felsen, die mittels langer Leiterkonstruktionen bestiegen wurden. Es war eine sehr schöne Wanderung in einer sehr schönen Landschaft bei noch schönerem Wetter.
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    Written March 02, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Burghalderweg & Cobbler's Path Essentials, Hauenstein (Pfalz)
  • December 14, 2025
    Klaus Wallach 
    Saarland
    December 14, 2025
    Schöne kombinierte Tour mit echten Highlights auf der Strecke.
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    Written December 14, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Burghalderweg & Cobbler's Path Essentials, Hauenstein (Pfalz)
  • November 16, 2025
    Thomas Wick
    Community
    November 16, 2025
    Nachdem ich mich zunächst über die zunehmende Nebeldecke bei der Anfahrt geärgert hatte, stand mir durch diesen Nebel ein traumhaft schönes Naturschauspiel durch den Nebel auf dem Römerfels bevor ! Einfach nur herrlich!!!
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    Photo: Thomas Wick, Community
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    Photo: Thomas Wick, Community
    Photo: Thomas Wick, Community
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    Photo: Thomas Wick, Community
    Photo: Thomas Wick, Community
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    Photo: Thomas Wick, Community
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    Written November 16, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Erfweiler - Wölmersberg, Römerfels, Eibachquelle and Bottental
  • September 18, 2025
    Alexander Söndgen
    Community
    September 18, 2025
    Könnte auch als Traumschleife durchgehen.
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    Written September 18, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Burghalder Way
  • September 18, 2025
    Regina Eymann 
    Community
    schöne typische Pfälzerwald Tour mit Felsen, Aussichtsfelsen und Pfälzer Hüttenkultur. Insgesamt eine empfehlenswerte und dazu noch gemütliche Tor. Idyllisch im Stefanstal die vielen Waldseen.
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    Written September 18, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Schusterpfad & Stephanstal Essentials, Hauenstein (Pfalz)

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