View from Potzberg – Schützenbrunnen loop from Bedesbach

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View from Potzberg – Schützenbrunnen loop from Bedesbach

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View from Potzberg – Schützenbrunnen loop from Bedesbach

06:58

23.7km

640m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.77 km

View of the Glan River

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Here you have a nice view of the Glan at the edge of the bike path.

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7.22 km

View from Potzberg

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The Potzberg Tower:
The tower was built in 1952 and inaugurated on July 13, 1952.
The climb up the 35 m high tower is worth it; once you get to …

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7.42 km

Valley view from Potzberg

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Fantastic view from Potsberg. The fence of the game reserve is a bit in the way. Nevertheless, you should treat yourself to the view. You don't always have to be …

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10.6 km

Bench With Panoramic View of the Palatinate Hills

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This lounger at the edge of the forest, half sheltered by trees, half in an open field, is the perfect spot for a break with panoramic views of the hilly landscape.

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11.0 km

Schützenbrunnen

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This place invites you to relax and is especially worthwhile if it wasn't dry for too long beforehand.

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15.0 km

Thick Oak

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The Fat Oak is a dead tree that died in January 2018.

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15.6 km

"Bank Schau ins Land" rest area

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Nice rest area with a view

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16.1 km

Relaxation Lounger Below Buchwaldhütte

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Rest area with a sun lounger and two information boards. One for the Pfälzerwald-Verein and for the Potzberg hiking trail.

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23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

2.33 km

2.18 km

766 m

648 m

Surfaces

6.77 km

6.63 km

5.41 km

2.64 km

2.27 km

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

24°C

7°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

September 2, 2023,Premiumwanderweg Potzberg Wanderweg

Yesterday I looked again at the German Hiking Institute for premium hiking trails in the area and spontaneously decided on the Potzberg hiking trail. You start at the top and then gain a few meters in altitude.
The signage is good and there are some nice long views. You will also occasionally learn something about the mining that took place …

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April 9, 2023,Potzbergwanderweg

Sorry, pictures still need to be corrected. Nevertheless, have fun hiking on the new Potzberg hiking trail. More information on potzberg.de under the heading "Hiking". There you can see more pictures and find all information about the "Potzberg" region.

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January 28, 2024,Potzberg Wanderweg

The Potzberg hiking trail is a varied hike with little asphalt. Unfortunately, the Buchwaldhütte only opens at 1 p.m. and the hut at the Ottilienquelle is only open from May to October.
But I was able to enjoy the magnificent view from the Potzberg Tower.

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May 10, 2025,🌲 Potzberg mit Weitblick – zwischen Geschichte, Wald & Wichtelzauber

The Potzberg hiking trail did more than just move me today – it surprised, touched, and amazed me.

From the very start at the wildlife park with hopping bunnies, it was clear: This isn't just about walking, it's about experiencing.
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