The Palatinate Forest is home to several historic landmarks that offer hikers a glimpse into the past. The Northern Palatinate Forest is an area that is bounded by the extensive northern Palatine hill landscape and stretches southwards to a line from Kaiserslautern to Bad Duerkheim.
The region is home to several ruins, such as the Hardenburg Castle near Bad Dürkheim, which dates back to the 12th century. Hikers can also explore the ruins of Höningen Abbey (1120-1569), which is located near St. James’ Church.
The PVV club is an organization that manages these forest huts, many of which offer sleeping bunks to multi-day hikers or families that want a weekend in Nature.
I’ve been here three times to see these witchy waterfalls and devil wooden sculptures. I am confident that the early Spring is the best as the gush of the waterfalls has reduced quite a bit by April, but the newly budded neon green leaves are a nice contrast against the … Read More
Looking for a shorter, extremely well-marked, family friendly hike near Kaiserslautern with hut food options? The Bechhofen Germany Hutte hike is a shortened part of the Charles II August, Duke of Zwiebrucken premium hike. This hike offers a glimpse into authentic Germany away from tourists but has all the highlights … Read More
The Felsenland region of Germany is filled with cone shaped mountains, some of which the tops of the mountains have eroded away into the magnificent red sandstone peaks and cliffs with fortified castles built into the stone like the above Burgruine Drachenfels. What is Burgruine Drachenfels? This fun and spooky … Read More
If you’re looking for an action packed hike close to Kaiserslautern, the Dahn Germany Hike is for you. I’ve hiked all around the Wasgau forest and this is one of my favorite places I’ve hiked in my 8 years of living in Germany. Otherwise known as the Dahner Felsenland hike, … Read More
If you’re looking for an exciting outdoor adventure, hiking in Kaiserslautern is a must-try activity. Located in the southwest of Germany, Kaiserslautern boasts a stunning landscape that is perfect for hiking enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced hiker, there are plenty of trails to choose … Read More
Looking for a hike filled with history and beauty? The Adlerbogen hike near Kaiserslautern is filled with Celtic, German and WWII history. Only 20 minutes from Kaiserslautern, Germany is the Adlerbogen hike. What a hidden gem! Beyond the amazingly well-endowed Celtic horse fertility goddess, there are plenty of reasons to … Read More
If you’re seeking a peaceful hike through the forest that culminates in a serene, mirror-like lake, ideal for stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, or unwinding with a refreshing beer, then the Gelterswoog Lake hike is the perfect choice for you. The Gelterswoog Lake trail is a flat, quiet and easy hike that … Read More
