Holzlandweg

Directly at the train station in Waldfischbach-Burgalben, we start our 37 km tour and follow the trail marker of a red H on a white mirror initially through the village centre and then up to the sportsground. Shortly after we have hiked into the woods, we pass a small rock formation, the Galgenfelsen (the gallow stones). We go even deeper into the beautiful mixed forest and walk on soft forest floor past the Gerstenfels into the romantic valley of the Schwarzbachtal. Here we also encounter the Heidelburg, one of the oldest fortifications in the Palatinate and dating back to the Roman/ Celtic period - a place with a mystical appeal.

 The trail makes a wide loop, before we get to know an exceptionally beautiful and romantic stage of our hike. Signs inform us of the details of this rocky path which takes us along a 600 m long rocky ridge where we have to walk over rocks and tree roots. This fabulous hiking experience is something really unusual! At the end of the rock ridge, the trail makes a turn to the left and up to the summit of the 426 m high Dinkelsberg after which we continue walking through the woods to the village of Heltersberg. From the outskirts of the village, the route takes us downhill and we go further along the valley of the Haseltalbach into the adjoining valley of the Hirschalbe. The lush green and quiet meadows with their   meandering streams are time and time again relaxing and refreshing so that we can make here frequent breaks.

A wonderful walk between the forest edge and the meadow land takes us up a long slope back   through the forest to the village of Schmalenberg. Note the two architecturally-contrasting towers situated in the village. After passing through the village, the trail goes steadily downhill following the cheerfully babbling brook on natural paths and around the mighty Grauhansenfelsen rocks . This rock formation is located in a small forest clearing and the whole environment exerts a magical attraction on   its visitors. We continue along the trail which now leads us to the outskirts of Geiselsberg. Here we follow the Lindenstraße and soon reach the promising heights such as the lookout point "Auf dem Ebig". Meadows and fields accompany us along the way as we walk through Steinalben and enter a large forest area with pleasant forest trails. We walk down the gentle slopes of the hillside and soon see the first buildings of Waldfischbach-Burgalben. The train station is not far off and we say goodbye to this impressive hike.