Dahn path


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Red rock formations that reach the sky, breathtaking viewpoints, winding paths forest, the Dahn Rockland is definitely one of the best destinations in Germany!
  • Travelling time: 4h
  • Difficulty: Family
  • Why we love it: The variety of bizarre rock formations is simply indescribable. You have to see it with your own eyes!
  • Length: 13 km
  • Total Elevation Gain: 317 m
  • Way to travel: By foot
  • Cost: 0
  • Our Advice: Especially in winter, be careful! We advise you to wear great shoes, even in good weather

The spectacular 15 stations make the path one of the most beautiful in the Wanderarena Pfälzerwald-Nordvogesen woods.

A forest flooded with light, soft soil and pleasant Mediterranean atmosphere make this excursion really enjoyable from the very start. The observation deck of the Pfaff Rock offers the first glimpse of the views that will be along the way.

The steep climb to the Schiller top is rewarded from the great view of the town of Dahn. Through the rocks and a narrow staircase you reach the viewing platform of Schwalbenfelsen. Depending on the position of the sun you can admire the impressive play of light on Felsen-Arena.

Now a forest path leads through the Mediterranean vegetation. Hungry hikers can stop in the taverns of the forest Wanderarena Pfälzerwald-Nordvogesen. The brief guide in front of the hut informs us about the local flora and fauna.

After going through an idyllic meadow you reach a further rise. Now the rocky sights with lookout follow one after another, each with a very special atmosphere. Leave a mythical and obscure atmosphere in the rocky ridge of Mooskopf which branches off a small path.

Through a crack you reach for a bit of refreshment the natural pools of Roth Steig. A tough climb now leads the mighty barriers of rock Büttelfelsen. A steel staircase allows us to reach the higher observation point, on Lämmerfelsen.

One more rewarding ascent awaits us after crossing the romantic Wieslautertals. From this plateau you can be enjoye the view of the whole area of ​​Dahn.

 

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