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Pfälzer Waldpfad Stage 8: Dahn - Erlenbach

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/ Burgengruppe Altdahn
Photo: Dieter F. Hartwig
/ Burgengruppe Altdahn
Photo: Aidart Pott, Community
/ Straße in Erfweiler
Photo: Dieter F. Hartwig
/ Waldpfad
Photo: Dieter F. Hartwig
/ Burgengruppe Alt-Dahn
Photo: Dominik Ketz, Pfalz Touristik e.V.
/ Blick auf Dahn
Photo: Dieter F. Hartwig
/ Burg Berwartstein bei Dahn
Photo: Dieter F. Hartwig
/ Blick auf die Dahner Burgen
Photo: Dieter F. Hartwig
/ Wasgaublick bei Schindhardt
Photo: Dominik Ketz, Pfalz Touristik e.V.
/ Blick von Altdahn
Photo: Dieter F. Hartwig
/ Morgennebel bei Schindhard
Photo: Dominik Ketz, Pfalz Touristik e.V.

Christiane Brandt
on the August 04, 2020

Eine wirklich tolle und abwechslungsreiche Tour mit vielen ...

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On the eighth stage of the trail from Dahn to Erlenbach we pass some impressive rock formations and the ruined castles of Altdahn, Grafendahn, Tanstein and Drachenfels perching dramatically on the red sandstone massif.

moderate

17 km

5:10 h

468 m

464 m

The eighth stage presents itself with a series of defiant personalities. On the tour of Dahn to Erlenbach you will pass spectacular rock formations and ruined castles built on red rock formations. From Dahn the route leads uphill to the memorial cemetery of the Chapel of St. Michael, which was built at the edge of the forest beneath the mighty rock formation of Hochstein. The trail passes through this rock formation to the castles of Altdahn, Grafendahn and Tanstein the ruins of which are all perched on a rocky ridge. The path then leads down to Erfweiler and back uphill to the Kahlenberghöhe with its lookout point. Past Schindhard and Busenberg the path leads to the ruins of Drachenfels, which was also built on a rocky cliff. Refreshments are available at the Drachenfelshütte or the Weißensteiner Hof .

Author

Tobias Kauf

Updated: May 05, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

363 m

Lowest point

204 m

Best time of year

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Rest Stop

PWV Drachenfelshütte
Landgasthaus "Zum Jägerhof"

Safety information

Despite the well-signposted trail markers along the premium hiking trails, we recommend for security reasons to always have an appropriate hiking map so that, for example when a storm occurs, you can quickly either find shelter or get out of the woods.

Especially in the autumn it is also important to remember that leaves lying on the ground can conceal irregularities, such as roots, rocks or holes in the path. Following storms, trees can have been uprooted or have branches hanging down. Such path impairments have to be expected when using such trails . Especially in adverse weather conditions, it may occur that the trails and paths turn into muddy and slippery passages. Path impairments of this kind have to be expected when you go out for a hike. Not all rocks or slopes are secured with ropes or railings and sure footedness is required. Should you be of the opinion that these are not accessible to you then you should try and get around them.

Start

Dahn (207 m)

Coordinates:

49.151532, 7.778055

DMS

49°09'05.5"N 7°46'41.0"E

UTM

32U 410896 5445019

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Destination

Erlenbach

Turn-by-turn directions

From Dahn we follow the Pfälzer Waldpfad trail to the Ehren cemetery, with its St Michael Chapel (1) and its picturesque location directly underneath the rock massif of the Hochstein mountain. The trail then leads us through the woods over the hill to the castles of Altdahn, Grafendahn and Tanstein (2). The ruins of these three castles are perched high above Dahn on a red sandstone rocky crag. We then descend to Erfweiler, walking through the village and through the woods to the viewing point (3) on the opposite slope of the Kahlenberg mountain, on the edges of a pine forest flooded with light.

After passing another viewing point on the summit of the Kahlenberg, the trail brings us down to the outskirts of Schindhard and further through the woods to Busenberg. From there we can walk to the ruins of Drachenfels Castle (4), which stands, like the castles at Dahn, on a massive red sandstone rock. Not far from the ruins is the Drachenfels Hut (run by PWV, a local association) where we can enjoy something to eat before our last descent, which brings us to Erlenbach. The Drachenfels Hut is open all year round (except for Christmas and New Year), Wednesdays from 11am, Saturdays from 12pm and Sundays and holidays from 9am.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Train to Wissembourg, Hinterweidenthal or Pirmasens, from there by bus to Dahn

Getting there

A65 to the Landau-Nord exit, continue on the B10 to Hinterweidenthal and from there on the B427 to Dahn / A65 to the Kandel-Nord exit, continue via Bad Bergzabern on the B427 to Dahn

Parking

In Dahn

Coordinates

49.151532, 7.778055

DMS

49°09'05.5"N 7°46'41.0"E

UTM

32U 410896 5445019

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Rother Bergverlag : Die Pfälzer Weitwanderwege Pfälzer Höhenweg, Pfälzer Waldpfad, Pfälzer Weinsteig. In 30 Tagen durch die Pfalz (Autor: Jürgen Plogmann). 140 Seiten mit 60 Farbabbildungen, 30 Höhenprofile, 30 Wanderkärtchen im Maßstab 1:75.000, eine Übersichtskarte. ISBN 978-3-7633-4401-7

Author’s map recommendations

Public Press Wanderkarte Pfälzer Höhenweg im Maßstab 1:25.000, deutsch, Leporello Falzung mit 22 Teilkarten, GPS-genau, sechs redaktionelle Seiten mit Ausflugszielen und Einkehrtipps. Weitere Hauptwanderwege enthalten. Preis: 11,99 €. Direkt hier bestellen.
Wanderkarte Pfälzerwald 7 und 8, NaturNavi Gmbh, ISBN 978-3-96099-104-5 http://naturnavi.de

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Provisions, sturdy shoes and (if necessary) waterproof clothing

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Reviews

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Christiane Brandt

August 04, 2020 · Community

Eine wirklich tolle und abwechslungsreiche Tour mit vielen Pfaden und tollen Burgen.

Completed this Route on August 03, 2020

Comment

V. W.

September 26, 2016 · Community

Eine wunderschöne Etappe mit vielen Aussichten, Felsen und Burgen! Von Dahn aus ist man sehr schnell wieder auf tollen Waldpfaden bis hoch zur Soldatenhütte und einer tollen Aussicht. Danach geht es zur Burgengruppe Altdahn. Alleine hier könnte man schon etliche Zeit verbringen um sich die alten Gemäuer anzuschauen! Aber diese Etappe bietet noch viel mehr! Zwar ist es ein stetiges Auf- und Abwandern aber es lohnt sich wirklich! Allein der asphaltierte Weg durch Busenberg zieht sich etwas, bis es dann wieder auf einem Pfad hinauf zur Ruine Drachenfels geht.

Completed this Route on September 24, 2016

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Aidart Pott

August 22, 2015 · Community

Diese Etappe hat besonders wegen der Burgengruppe Altdahn und dem Drachenfels ihren Reiz. Ein Rundgang bzw. eine Besichtigung ist eigentlich ein muss. Zum Teil führt die Etappe auch den Felsenland Sagenweg mit, der unterwegs auch mal ne Schleife mehr oder auch mal eine auslässt. Bilder gibt es ja schon einige daher möchte ich nur punktuell ergänzen.

Completed this Route on August 20, 2015

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Photos from others

Soldaten/Gefallenen Friedhof am Hochstein, dort ist auch die Michaelskapelle

Ortsmitte Erfweiler, Aussichtspunkt Hahnfels. Der Waldpfad biegt hier rechts ab, der Felsenland Sagenweg führt oben vorbei.

Die Drachenfelshütte am Fuße der Burg. Preisgünstig und lecker!

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

17 km

Duration

5:10 h

Ascent

468 m

Descent

464 m

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