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Annweilerer Burgenweg
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Der Trifels in der WinterzeitPhoto: Christian Gamio, Suedliche Weinstrasse e.V.
On this trail, we climb up to the landmark of Annweiler - the three cone-shaped hilltops with the castles of Trifels, Anebos and Scharfenberg. In addition to historical highlights and bizarre rock formations there await us wonderful views over the green summits of the Wasgau.
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BarbarossaNaturfreundehaus Annweiler
Safety information
The following generally applies:In autumn in particular, it is important to remember that leaves lying on the ground can hide bumps, roots, stones and holes in the path. Trees can topple and branches can fall down after thunderstorms and rainstorms. Natural paths can become muddy and slippery, especially in poor weather conditions. Not all rocks and precipices are secured with ropes or railings. You need to be sure-footed in certain areas. Damage to paths of this kind is to be expected on hikes. If you feel that certain sections of the path are not passable for you, please avoid them.
NOTE:
We endeavour to announce all closures due to forest work or hunting parties on this platform. Nevertheless, sometimes there are situations where hiking trails are closed and we may not have been informed. If you unexpectedly encounter a road closure or diversion, please follow the instructions for your own safety.
Tips and hints
Refreshments are available at the Restaurant Barbarossa on the parking site below the Trifels, as well as at various cafés and restaurants in the downtown area.
Between the ruins of Anebos and Scharfenberg and the parking site Schlossäcker, there is also a red sandstone path which informs us about the formation of the rock formations in the Palatinate Forest, their colours, geological layering and decomposition. From Windhof there are two more castles which can be hiked to: the black dot trail marker leads to the Madenburg, from there along the Pfälzer Weinsteig to the ruins of Neukastell and then back to Windhof (round trip from Windhof 13 km).
Burg Trifels: Opening times February-14. March Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 10:00-17:00, 15. March-31. October from 10:00-18:00, 01.-30. November Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 10:00-17:00 and closed in December and January.
Last admission 45 minutes before the closing time. Daily castle tours, a theatrical spectacle at the weekends during the main season. Registration for group tours in the Office of Tourism. Dogs are not permitted in the castle.
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Sustainable travel with public transport in Trifelsland. Annweiler am Trifels train station on the Landau-Pirmasens Queichtal line. The line runs every hour. From the train station we walk past the tourist information at the Meßplatz to the main street and then walk up the Burgstrasse, at the Kurpark on the left hand side, to the hikers' car park. From there it is only a few meters to the starting point of the hike. VRN timetable informationGetting there
A65 to the Landau-Nord exit, continue on the B10 to Annweiler am TrifelsParking
Hiking car park at the spa facilities, P1, Bindersbacher Straße in Annweiler am Trifels. Alternative parking options:Windhof (Trifelsstraße)
Schloßäcker (Trifelsstraße below castle Trifels, paid parking)
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Equipment
We recommend the following equipment as standard for our hiking tours:Sturdy shoes Clothing
suitable for the weather
Sun and rain protection
Sufficient quantity of food and drink, as refreshment stops or shopping facilities are not always available or open.
Although the paths are very well marked throughout, for safety reasons it is always advisable to carry a suitable hiking map so that you can quickly find your way to a safe area in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency.
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