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Schmalenberg

Welcome to Schmalenberg, a charming destination in the southwest of the Palatinate! This Travel Guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features, tourist-relevant sights, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities. You will also learn more about the most important outdoor activities and where best to do them.

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Attractions in Schmalenberg


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Hiking Trail · Palatinate Forest Nature Park
Holzlandweg
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate
Distance 37.2 km
Duration 10:15 h
Ascent 824 m
Descent 824 m

The varied "Holzlandweg" is best explored as a multi-day stage hike. The circular route, nearly 37 kilometers long, leads through dense forests, ...

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from Touristinformation Holzland/Sickinger Höhe,   WANDERarena Pfälzerwald/Nordvogesen
Mountain Bike · Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald
Mountain bike route 3 Schopp
recommended route Difficulty S0 difficult
Distance 60.8 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,104 m
Descent 1,104 m

Demanding, great mountain bike route in the heart of the Palatinate Forest with many highlights. The Trippstadt bike park is very close to this ...

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from Stephan Marx,   Mountainbikepark Pfälzerwald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 53.4 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,050 m
Descent 1,050 m

Mountain bike route in unspoiled nature with incredibly long single trails and an idyllic ride right through the Palatinate Forest.

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from Stephan Marx,   Mountainbikepark Pfälzerwald
Mountain Bike · Palatinate Forest Nature Park
Mountain bike route 3a Schopp (short route)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 33.1 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 528 m
Descent 528 m

We find wonderful valleys and secluded paths on this mountain bike route

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from Stephan Marx,   Mountainbikepark Pfälzerwald
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
Gebrüder-Bölts-Weg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 29.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 378 m
Descent 379 m

Following in the footsteps of the cycling legend Udo Bölts, we ride through Holzland and over the Sickinger Höhe. Along the way, we experience true ...

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from Penther,   Wandermagazin
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 32.8 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 665 m
Descent 665 m

Mountain biking in untouched nature with an idyllic ride right through the Pfälzerwald.

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from Stephan Marx,   Mountainbikepark Pfälzerwald
Long Distance Hiking · Pfalz
Oberbexbach – Rheingönheim
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 149 km
Duration 40:35 h
Ascent 2,333 m
Descent 2,480 m

Long-distance trail of the Pfälzerwald Club; Oberbexbach - Rheingönheim; Marking: Green - Yellow Cross. This exciting route takes us from Saarland ...

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from Bernd Forsch,   Pfälzerwald-Verein e.V.
Hiking Trail · Pfalz
Heltersberg - Brunnenwanderweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 43.4 km
Duration 12:00 h
Ascent 855 m
Descent 855 m

The "Brunnenwanderweg" leads once around Heltersberg in numerous loops. Idyllic streams, romantic meadows, and impressive rocks line the path.

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from Touristinformation Holzland/Sickinger Höhe,   WANDERarena Pfälzerwald/Nordvogesen
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
Gebrüder-Bölts-Weg
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 30.3 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 401 m
Descent 401 m

The circular route through the western Palatinate Forest, named after the two Palatinate cycling legends from Heltersberg, requires good fitness ...

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from Alfred Kräuter,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Pfalz
Holzland route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 33.1 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 371 m
Descent 371 m

The Holzland is an area located in the western part of the Palatinate Forest, bounded by the surrounding flowing waters, to the south and ...

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from Alfred Kräuter,   Community
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Discover the region

Schmalenberg is idyllically situated between rolling hills and forests in the Pfälzerwald Nature Park. The surrounding area is known for its picturesque hiking trails with breathtaking views of the valley. It is also worth taking a detour to the nearby Nonnweiler reservoir or the historic Hornbach monastery.

One of the main attractions of Schmalenberg is undoubtedly the open-air museum "Bauernhausmuseum Westrich". Here you can immerse yourself in a bygone era and marvel at traditional houses, tools and craftsmanship.

Culture enthusiasts should definitely plan a visit to the Kultursommer Rheinland-Pfalz - an annual series of events with concerts, theatre performances and art exhibitions at various locations in the region. The music festival "Jazzwoche" also attracts many guests every year.

For gourmets, Schmalenberg offers regional specialities such as Saumagen (a hearty meat speciality) or the sweet Zwiebelkuchen. Be sure to try a wine from one of the surrounding wineries to go with it.

In summer, you can go hiking, cycling or climbing in the Pfälzerwald Nature Park. In winter, the region offers opportunities for skiing and ice skating on the frozen lake. Even in rainy weather, there is plenty to do in Schmalenberg - visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, for example, or relax in one of the thermal baths in the area.

Best place in Schmalenberg? That's hard to say, as every visitor has their own preferences. But we recommend a stroll through the idyllic alleys of the historic town centre with its half-timbered houses and cosy cafés.

Total: Schmalenberg is definitely worth a visit! Whether culture enthusiasts, nature lovers or gourmets - everyone gets their money's worth here. Plan your next holiday now and discover this charming spot for yourself!

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Reviews

  • July 27, 2026
    Dirk Johann 
    Die Strecke hat uns viel Spaß gemacht und ist in der Wegbeschreibung perfekt wiedergegeben. Der Trailanteil kam mir sogar etwas höher vor, als die genannten 14 %, aber Tour - kein Enduro. Ein, zwei knifflige Stellen wie der S2-Trail runter zur Sägmühle (der nach links umfahren werden kann) oder die kurze Tragepassage (gekennzeichnet) sind kein Problem und es reicht, im Zweifel kurz zu schieben. Strecke ist ansonsten mit etwas Fahrtechnik gut zu bewältigen. Das ein oder andere Schild fehlt. Daher im Zweifel lieber mit GPS-Unterstützung fahren.
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    Written July 27, 2026
  • April 23, 2024
    Nadine Bender
    April 21, 2024
    Eine sehr schöne Tour, die ich im Rahmen meines Hobby´s Trailrunning absolviert habe. Tolle Wege, ich würde den Weg für meine Vorbereitung jederzeit wieder laufen. Super Beschilderung, was leider nicht überall so ist. Einkehrmöglichkeiten habe ich unterwegs keine gesehen - war allerdings auch nicht meine Priorität.
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    Written April 23, 2024
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    Holzlandweg
  • July 10, 2021
    Martin Becker
    Super Tour mit vielen Trails. Aber ohne Navi schwierig. Die Schilder sind im Laub schlecht zu sehen.
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    Written July 10, 2021
  • June 09, 2019
    M. B.
    April 19, 2019
    Mir hat die Tour Spaß gemacht. Landschaftlich wird einem viel geboten, man fühlt sich mitten im Pfälzer Wald und hört keinen Verkehrs- oder sonstigen Lärm. Die Beschilderung ist einwandfrei, und wer gerne Höhenmeter sammelt, wird hier auch fündig. Die Trails fand ich auch gut, vor allem den sehr langen gegen Ende der Tour.
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    Written June 09, 2019
  • June 09, 2019
    M. B.
    June 09, 2019
    Persönliches Highlight waren die nicht enden wollenden Trailpassagen. Keine größeren Schwierigkeiten, auch landschaftlich sehr reizvoll, es gibt viele Möglichkeiten, wo man mit kurzen Abstechern vom Hauptweg immer wieder Interessantes entdeckt.
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    Written June 09, 2019
  • April 30, 2017
    Mario Herrmann
    Hi , Strecke ist eigentlich schön , viel breite Wege und auch ab und zu kurze Trails . Verpflegung unterwegs ist auch oft möglich . Schöne Gegend und die Wege sind auch gut in Schuss. Was geändert werden muss sind die Angaben zur Strecke . Die Kilometer sind mit 53,5 KM genau aber die Angaben der Höhenmeter liegen total daneben . Angegeben sind 767 Hm sehr am Ende sind es 1080Hm , mit vier verschiedenen Geräten gemessen die nur ca. 20 Hm auseinander liegen . Aber trotzdem zu empfehlen.
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    Written April 30, 2017

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