Family Friendly Devil’s Path Hike – Teufelspfad Pirmasens

Are you looking for some seriously spooky caves and waterfalls on an action packed easy hike near Pirmasens, Germany?

I found this hike in the lovely Fred and Otto book and it’s a total hidden gem! It’s really great for families with kids or people who want shorter hikes that are action packed with food at the end.

Author’s tl;dr: The hike is an easy loop with spooky red sandstone caves and at least 5 waterfalls that are truly impressive.

Dog friendly, kid-friendly 4+.

4.22 miles and mainly leaf carpeted soft trails. You can shorten it if needed and just hit the waterfalls in less than 2 miles. If you want to make a weekend of it, you can stay directly on trail at the pension Naturfrendehaus or the FEWO apartment near the village.

❌ Do not do this hike if you are anti-occult. j/k, it is super witchy tho…

Located about 5 min from Pirmasens, Germany this Pfalzerwald forest hike offers more waterfalls than the nearby Dahn Germany hike or the Hexenklamm hike.

• What I really loved were the multitude of waterfall caves.
• What I thought was rough was the mud along the bottom of trail.

Related: If you love dramatic red rocks on your hikes check out my Drachenfels hiking guide in or the Kirkel Tafeltour. These are two of the best hikes near Kaiserslautern with super cool red sandstone rock formations.

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Hike – My Experience

Bonus: Waterfalls Galore

My dog Ruby and I hiked it on a rainy day in February and we were surprised how many sights there are in such a short hike

What’s really cool is that non-hikers in your group can also see the waterfalls with a short walk and you can all meet up at the restaurant.

You will also like my related hiking guide: If you want more expansive views, the Kalmit or Kurpfalz hikes located on the other side of the Pfalz forest may be for you.

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Parking Lot – Haspelfels – Huhnerfels (:45)

Okay this hike starts off walking past the Naturfrendhaus alongside some ponds. You’ll follow the devil’s sign uphill to the right.

You’ll immediately be rewarded after a short climb with a massive red cave you can hike THROUGH! There are free flowing watefalls and I loved walking under the water.

You’ll continue on leaf carpeted, and ivy draped single track with many red rock formations. Once you reach Huhnerfels, definitely take some time to sit at the picnic table next to the 40 foot high free flowing waterfall.

Huhnerfels – Teufelsbrunnen – Teufelsfelsen (1:20)

I would not wear uggs on the this hike as it can get muddy on the next section. You’ll pass by more waterfalls and then zizzag up a giant pine forested hill.

Then you’ll get to the “farm” stretch. There’s an alternative parking area here on this side and you can also detour to the 3 books hut.

Upon returning north, you’ll first pass the Teufelsbrunnen and then the Teufelsfelsen.

They are pretty close to the original ponds where we started.

Teufelsfelsen – Parking (1:45)

It’s pretty much a straight shot on a wide path here back to parking. You’ll simply be on the other side of the lake.

How to get there

By Car

Driving is the easiest way to get to this hike.

Reaching the parking lot by car is a straightforward journey, with the park conveniently situated next to the beginning of the trail.

By Bus

If you want to take the bus, you’ll need to get to Niedersimton via Pirmasens. There is a bus that runs here intermittently.

Food and Hutten on the Devil’s Path Hike

You’ve got two choices on this trail for huts.

Naturfreundehaus Niedersimten

This place is right at the start of the loop trail. I loved the authentic Pfalzisch food here complete with slow service. They have 7 double rooms for up to 21 people to stay overnight.

• Address & Contact:
• Naturfreundehaus Niedersimten
• Gersbachtal 100
• 66955 Pirmasens – Niedersimten
• Restaurant:
• Tenant: Jürgen Kunz
• Phone: 06331/46288
• Opening Hours (from September 18th, 2023):
• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: Closed
• Wednesday, Friday to Sunday: from 11 a.m.

Room Reservation:

• Contact: Angelika Weishaar
• Phone: 06331 – 259 93 18
• Email: [email protected]

Three Books Hut (Drei Buchen Lemberg

This hut is not “directly” on trail but just a short detour. It’s part of the PWV system.

Waldhaus Drei Buchen in Lemberg is a hidden gem nestled in the lush forests of Germany, offering a serene escape for nature lovers and hikers alike. This quaint hut is the perfect pit stop for those exploring the trails around Lemberg, providing a place to rest and refuel amidst the beauty of the Rhineland-Palatinate region.

Bonus:

Every third Saturday of the month is schnitzel day!

• Opening Hours:
• Wednesday: from 11 a.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: from 11 a.m.
• Holidays: from 11 a.m.
• Kitchen Hours:
• Opens at 11:30 a.m.
• Contact Information:
• Address: Waldhaus Drei Buchen, 66969 Lemberg
• Phone: (+49) 06335 5228 (also available via WhatsApp)
• Email: [email protected]

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