Pfälzer Weinsteig Stage 5: Neustadt an der Weinstraße - St. Martin
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for being considerate of others in nature
- Always act in a proactive, friendly and considerate way towards everyone you encounter along the way.
- Respect nature, do not destroy plants and always stay on the paths. Try to avoid excessive noise and leave the forest before dusk.
- Remember to take a rubbish bag with you when you go out and take your rubbish back home.
- Please keep your dog on a leash at all times. Other visitors and animals thank you.
- For your own safety, observe all road closures, including at weekends.
- Park only in designated parking areas. Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machinery.
- Please give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Author’s recommendation
Rest stops
Hambach CastleRestaurant 1832
Hohe-Loog-Haus / Hambach
Kalmithaus
Safety information
In light of recent events:Coronavirus Guide from the German Hiking Association
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.
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
We walk clockwise around the Sommerberg mountain to reach the Hohe-Loog-Haus (PWV) restaurant (4) where we can enjoy a meal and the view from the terrace over the southern Palatinate, stretching as far as Kraichgau and the Black Forest. Refreshed and ready to continue, we make the gradual ascent to the Kalmit (5). At the top of the highest peak in the Palatinate, we can enjoy fantastic views of the Rhine plain 500m below and, on Wednesdays and weekends, the hospitality of the Ludwigshafen hikers' hut (PWV).
South west of the Kalmit, on the Hüttenberg mountain, lies another highlight of our route – the imposing block field (6). From here, the trail leads us through the charming pine forests down to the Totenkopfstraße on the eastern edge of St. Martin, picturesquely situated at the end of the Kropsbach Valley. Passing the Bellachini lake (7), it's not far to the idyllic, heritage-protected historical town centre.
Note
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Train to Neustadt an der WeinstraßeGetting there
A65 to the Neustadt/Weinstraße-Süd exit, then continue on the B39 to NeustadtParking
In Neustadt an der WeinstraßeCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
- Public Press Wanderkarte Pfälzer Weinsteig im Maßstab 1:25.000, deutsch, Leporello Falzung mit 17 Teilkarten, GPS-genau, elf redaktionelle Seiten mit Ausflugszielen und Einkehrtipps. Weitere Hauptwanderwege enthalten. ISBN 978-3-89920-677-7, Preis: 11,99€. Direkt hier bestellen.
- Wanderkarte Pfälzerwald 6, NaturNavi Gmbh, ISBN 978-3-96099-104-5 http://naturnavi.de
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.
Statistics
- 25 Waypoints
- 25 Waypoints
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