Eppenbrunn is a state-recognized climatic health resort situated in the German part of the Wasgau region, within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Palatinate Forest-North Vosges. This area directly borders France and features a landscape characterized by dense forests, diverse hill shapes, and striking sandstone formations. The region's geography provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Eppenbrunn offers more than 300 routes for outdoor activities, catering to…
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4.8
(1283)
4,099
hikers
10.2km
02:47
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(379)
1,221
hikers
15.5km
04:19
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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1,039
hikers
13.0km
03:37
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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470
hikers
8.61km
02:22
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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117
riders
59.3km
05:21
1,120m
1,120m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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35
riders
48.2km
04:20
910m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.9
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32
riders
17.7km
01:40
270m
270m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
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15
riders
45.9km
04:00
750m
750m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.5
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66
riders
45.7km
02:23
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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58
riders
43.2km
01:56
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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84
riders
50.7km
02:34
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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78
riders
85.4km
04:03
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.6
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44
riders
47.3km
03:48
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.9
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40
riders
22.3km
02:05
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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14
riders
33.6km
02:45
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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27
riders
26.6km
01:53
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
runners
18.1km
02:06
340m
340m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

24
runners
13.2km
01:30
230m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
9.45km
01:01
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
13.0km
01:30
290m
290m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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116
riders
44.2km
02:49
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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11
riders
31.2km
02:25
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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11
riders
36.5km
02:51
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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25
riders
62.0km
04:08
970m
970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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5.0
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2
hikers
12.9km
04:03
480m
490m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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4
hikers
10.3km
02:49
160m
160m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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5
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
12.3km
04:02
490m
500m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Eppenbrunn offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features more than 300 routes for various skill levels. For detailed information, consult guides such as Hiking around Eppenbrunn or Cycling around Eppenbrunn.
Eppenbrunn is known for its extensive hiking opportunities, particularly around the Altschlossfelsen. The region features themed trails and Premium-Wanderwege. The Palatinate Forest offers a natural landscape with over 100 managed walking huts. More than 180 hiking routes are available in the area.
Yes, Eppenbrunn provides numerous routes for mountain biking, catering to various skill levels. Some routes are challenging with significant elevation gain, while others are moderate or easy. There are over 50 mountain biking routes available. Explore options with the MTB Trails around Eppenbrunn guide.
A primary natural attraction is the Altschlossfelsen, a sandstone cliff formation over 0.9 miles (1.5 kilometers) long and up to 98 feet (30 meters) high. Other notable features include the Pöllat Gorge, the River Pöllat, and various impressive rock formations like the Ungeheuer Rock. Eppenbrunn is situated within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Palatinate Forest-North Vosges.
Eppenbrunn offers a spacious leisure park in its center, which includes a children's play area, sports equipment, and a Kneipp facility. An Adventure Golfpark with natural obstacles is also available. Some hiking trails are designed to be accessible for a wider range of visitors.
The Altschlossfelsen is the largest rock outcrop in the Palatinate Forest, stretching over 0.9 miles (1.5 kilometers) and reaching up to 98 feet (30 meters) in height. It is a striking sandstone formation sculpted by erosion, displaying vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. The phenomenon known as 'Felsenglühen' (glowing of the rocks) can be observed, especially during late afternoon sun.
Eppenbrunn is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 24,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.74 out of 5 stars from over 5,000 ratings. There are more than 300 routes recorded for the region.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Eppenbrunn, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Eppenbrunn, MTB Trails around Eppenbrunn, Road Cycling Routes around Eppenbrunn, and Cycling around Eppenbrunn.
Eppenbrunn supports various cycling activities beyond mountain biking, including Road cycling and Touring cycling. There are 7 road cycling routes and over 40 touring cycling routes. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Eppenbrunn provide route details.
For visitor information, the Touristinformation Pirmasens-Land serves as a central point. Their website is www.urlaubsregion-pirmasens.land and they can be reached at 0049 6331 8720. The Fremdenverkehrs- und Kneippverein Eppenbrunn e.V. also provides local information via kontakt@fremdenverkehrsverein-eppenbrunn.de.
Eppenbrunn offers a variety of hiking trails, some of which are suitable for beginners. The region's infrastructure includes themed trails designed to open up the landscape to walkers. It is advisable to check individual route descriptions for difficulty levels and distances.
Eppenbrunn is located within the Palatinate Forest, a low-mountain region designated as a nature park. This forest, along with the northern Vosges Mountains in France, forms the Palatinate Forest-North Vosges Biosphere Reserve. It provides a dense system of valleys and diverse hill shapes, making it a popular walking region.

