Albersweiler - Rundwanderweg 1 to the Naturfreundehaus Kiesbuckel

At the hikers' car park in the Großthal, continue straight ahead along the wide path by the stream, past a barbecue hut, until you reach a trail spider. Here the trail turns left. After a few hundred metres straight ahead, the path turns right and winds its way uphill to the Kiesbuckel Nature Friends House, where you can stop for refreshments at weekends. Otherwise, it is worthwhile just to enjoy the beautiful view. There is also a playground for children.

When you reach the Naturfreundehaus, the path leads to the left. After a few metres, a path leads downhill to the left, next to the 1 marked with the Pfälzer Hüttentour and the Pfälzer Keschdeweg. At a larger junction, the circular trail follows the path half-right through rocky terrain. Here you have a great view of the Rhine plain! Continue straight ahead, later half right, always downhill, through the nature reserve near the village of Albersweiler. In between, you pass another beautiful vantage point with a view towards Trifels. At the next turn, the path leads to the left until, after a few hundred metres, the path leads to the left downhill to the starting point at the hikers' car park.

The tour is also suitable for families, especially at weekends, when you can stop at the Naturfreundehaus.

If you want to hike a little further, you can start at the Kiesbuckel Nature Friendship House and take the Palatinate Hut Tour to the Orensfels and the Landauer Hut (open Sat, Sun and public holidays and during the Rhineland-Palatinate holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Christmas holidays).

For our hiking tours we recommend the following equipment as standard:

Sturdy shoes Clothing suitable for the weather Sun and rain protection Sufficient supplies of food and drinks, as there are not always refreshment stops or shops available or open everywhere. Even though the paths are very well marked throughout, it is always advisable to carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons, so that you can quickly find your way to a safe area in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency, for example.

In general:

Especially in autumn, also be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide bumps, roots, stones or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or rainstorms, trees can still fall over or branches can fall down afterwards. Especially in adverse weather conditions, muddy and slippery passages can occur on natural paths. Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in places. You have to expect this type of path impairment when you undertake a hike. If you are of the opinion that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.

NOTICE:

We endeavour to announce on this platform any closures that occur due to forestry work or hunting parties. Nevertheless, there are situations where hiking trails are closed and we may not have been informed. If you unexpectedly encounter a trail closure or diversion, please follow the instructions for your own safety.

A65 to exit Landau-Nord, continue on B10 to Annweiler am Trifels to exit Leinsweiler/Siebeldingen/Birkweiler, then follow the signs to Albersweiler.

To the hikers' car park in the village, turn right towards Frankweiler

Sustainable travel by public transport in the Trifelsland.

Albersweiler train stop on the Queichtal line Landau-Pirmasens, approx. 2 km from the station to the starting point of the tour. The train runs hourly.

Timetable information www.vrn.de

Hikers' car park St. Johann (part of Albersweiler)

Büro für Tourismus Annweiler am Trifels, Meßplatz 1,76855 Annweiler am Trifels, Tel.: 06346/ 2200

www.trifelsland.de, info@trifelsland.de

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Refreshment stops at the Naturfreundehaus Kiesbuckel (open Sat, Sun and public holidays from 10 am) and at the Restaurant Hüttenzauber in St. Johann.