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A 46 km long hiking trail in the heart of the Palatinate Highlands, which is very well suited as a single or multi-day tour.

From Kusel parking 1,5 km – Trail Marking: White "R" on a yellow background = feeder path to Winter helle.

From Winterhelle 38.3 km – Trail Marking: White "R" on a blue background - main trail with access to the "Pfälzer Höhenweg".

It joins the Pfälzer Höhenweg in Rothselberg which then takes you about 4 km to Wolfstein.

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Distance 46.6 km

13:47 h

1,390 m

1,429 m

542 m

184 m

This almost 46 km long route is divided into two or three stages. It shows what makes the Palatinate Highlands so unique: deep valleys, unspoilt Mother Nature and a range of summits to be seen. The starting point is the Kusel Bahnhof, not far from the town centre and the local history museum of Kusel with its Fritz Wunderlich-Zimmer. You walk past ponds and sequoias towards Haschbach. During the climb up the Remigiusberg there is a detour available to the Ruine Michelsberg with its collegiate church and the opportunity to stop for refreshments. Flanked by the rock walls of a quarry, you climb up past the ruins of the old castle and the Stollenquelle. A little off the route you can also take a tour of the wildlife park Potzberg, with its tavern and viewing tower. Behind Ober- and Niederstaufenbach the view looks over to the Palatinate Highlands. In the Wolfskirche (by prior arrangement) you can admire the Romanesque wall and vault paintings. A small detour to the Wassertretanlage Eßweiler makes sure that you can cool down before continuing the tour to the Ruine Sprengelburg. On the Selberg there is a connection the Pfälzer Höhenweg leading either to Wolfenstein or Lauterecken.

Author’s recommendation

Tour for Beginners (stages) and experienced hikers (day trip).

No round trip.

Previously organize repatriation.

The slopes can cope better with sticks.

Pure nature! Take time to enjoy nature.

Author

Julia Bingeser

Update: July 18, 2022

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Highest point

542 m

Lowest point

184 m

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Rest stops

Zur alten Propstei
Hütte Pfälzerwald-Verein Theisbergstegen (Buchwaldhütte)
Buchwaldhütte
Wildlife park and bird of prey zoo with falconry
Landscheidhütte Eßweiler
Selbergturm
Jugendherberge Wolfstein
Hotel Restaurant Maximo

Safety information

Partial results of the footpath across narrow paths and rocks. Good footwear is required.

For stroller the areas in the nature reserves are not suitable!

Especially in the fall is also necessary to ensure that the leaves lying on the ground can conceal irregularities, roots, rocks or holes in the road. With paths impairments of this kind you can expect when you take a hike. Should you be of the opinion that these are not accessible to you in particular cut, then you should get round. Especially in adverse weather conditions, it may be muddy and slippery passages come in natural ways.

Tips and hints

www.remigius-wanderweg.de

www.pfaelzerbergland.de

Start

66869 Kusel, railway station (224 m)

Coordinates:

49.538615, 7.407278

DMS

49°32'19.0"N 7°24'26.2"E

UTM

32U 384767 5488552

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Destination

Palatine Trail at 67753 Rothselberg (67752 Wolfstein – approximately 4 km - on Palatine Trail)

Turn-by-turn directions

From the train station, follow the yellow-marked trail leading to the Remigius Wanderweg and the Winterhelle. There, the blue-marked trail begins leading from Kusel into the forest. Passing the Rübezahl bank and the sequoias, we reach the hill in Haschbach and are already rewarded with the views of the Remigiusberg with its Propstei and on the other side, the castle of Lichtenberg. We explore the geological diversity of the region down in the quarry (viewing path with many display boards) and climb up the Potzberg in Theisbergstegen.

During the ascent to the Potzberg, we pass the Stollenquelle, an old source of mercury and which even today colours the path in yellow. Once on the Potzberg, it is worth making a detour to the lookout tower, 562 m high, or a longer rest in the Wildpark Potzberg with its unique air show.

We continue through Föckelberg, down to Oberstaufenbach and then having reached Niederstaufenbach climb up the next hill. Having reached the summit we will be rewarded with the views of Wolfskirche Bosenbach. Through the dense forest of Bosenbach we reach the heights of Eßweiler that we then leave to visit the Sprengelburg. Once again, we then traverse forests and meadows with great panoramic views before we get to the tower of the Selberg.

In the course of the trail there are many benches and rest areas which invite you to linger as well as the numerous taverns and inns in the villages along the route.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Rail connection in Kusel and Theisbergstegen, on the Palatine Trail in Wolfstein;

Ruftaxi 2973 (Tel .: (06383) 1460 - Preorder at least 1 hour prior to the desired departure)

Getting there

By train: Kaiserslautern by regional train to Kusel (Possible entry on the way in Theisbergstegen)

By car: Take the A62 (junction Kusel) or the B420

Parking

Hiking parking for entry available at the track.

Kusel railway station: Coordinates: 49° 32´ 16´´ N / 7° 24´ 37´´ E

Haschbach cemetery: Coordinates: 49° 31´ 41´´ N / 7° 25´ 57´´ E

Theisbergstegen railway station: Coordinates: 49° 31´ 7´´ N / 7° 26´ 54´´ E

Wildlife park Potzberg: Coordinates: 49° 31´ 22´´ N / 7° 28´ 51´´ E

(also Wohnmobilstellplätze)

Wolfskirche (bei Bosenbach): Coordinates: 49° 32´ 30´´ N / 7° 30´ 59´´ E

Sports ground Bosenbach: Coordinates: 49° 32´ 53´´ N / 7° 31´ 26´´ E

Kneipp pool Eßweiler: Coordinates: 49° 33´ 18´´ N / 7° 33´ 22´´ E

(also Wohnmobilstellplätze)

Parking Village center Eßweiler: Coordinates: 49° 33´ 32´´ N / 7° 33´ 53´´ E

Landscheidhütte: Coordinates: 49° 33´ 51´´ N / 7° 33´ 36´´ E

Coordinates

49.538615, 7.407278

DMS

49°32'19.0"N 7°24'26.2"E

UTM

32U 384767 5488552

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

The Official Guide to the predicate paths Remigius & Veldenz www.pfaelerbergland.de

Author’s map recommendations

Topographic Map 1:25.000 „Westpfalz Mitte“ und „Westpfalz Nord“ Hiking in Palatine Uplands www.pfaelzerbergland.de

Equipment

Hiking gear and sturdy shoes are required.

Walking sticks are recommended!

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Westy 67

July 30, 2021 · Community

Der Weg war durchwachsen, leider waren die Markierung nicht wirklich gepflegt, teils schlecht lesbar oder zugewachsen. Das hat zu kräftezehrenden Umwegen geführt. Was wirklich am Weg fehlt sind Bänke zum Rasten, teils liegen dazwischen 6-8 km. Wir sind von Kusel gestartet, die ersten 15 km waren deutlich weniger schön, als der Rest.

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Thomas Kempf

April 07, 2021 · Community

When did you do this route? April 02, 2021

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

46.6 km

Duration

13:47 h

Ascent

1,390 m

Descent

1,429 m

Highest point

542 m

Lowest point

184 m

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3 Stages

Long Distance Hiking · Kusel

Kusel - Potzberg - Remigius Wanderweg - Stage 1

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 1 Open

Distance 14.2 km

Duration 4:22 h

Ascent 610 m

Descent 278 m

The first stage ( 14.4 km) of this 39.8 km long hiking trail in the heart of the Palatinate highlands. From the parking lot in Kusel, 1.5 km – ...

from Jürgen Wachowski, Zum Wohl. Die Pfalz.

Long Distance Hiking · Föckelberg

Potzberg - Bosenbach - Remigius Wanderweg - Stage 2

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 2 Open

Distance 11.9 km

Duration 3:30 h

Ascent 299 m

Descent 605 m

The 2nd stage ( 11.8 km in length) of this 46 km long quality hiking trail in the heart of the Palatinate Highlands.

from Juergen Wachowski, Zum Wohl. Die Pfalz.

Long Distance Hiking · Pfälzer Bergland und Donnersberg

Bosenbach - Selberg - Remigius Wanderweg - Stage 3

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 3 Open

Distance 25.2 km

Duration 7:40 h

Ascent 687 m

Descent 748 m

The 3rd stage, 16.4 km long, on the 39.8 km quality hiking trail in the heart of the Palatinate Highlands. (alternatively + 5 km via the Pfälzer ...

from Juergen Wachowski, Zum Wohl. Die Pfalz.

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