Ludwig Tower – Hilsch Pond loop from Edenkoben

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Edenkoben

Ludwig Tower – Hilsch Pond loop from Edenkoben

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347

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Ludwig Tower – Hilsch Pond loop from Edenkoben

05:34

19.2km

470m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.12 km

Trail to Rietburg

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CAUTION: This path is difficult in SOME places, namely rooty, very steep and washed out, so it is NOT suitable for all walkers!!

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5.50 km

Pavilion "Schöner Punkt" (with great view)

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Small pavilion with a view of the Rhine plain.
King Ludwig I of Bavaria liked to sit at this beautiful point.

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6.16 km

Rietburg Chairlift

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"It was better to drive bad than well!" Fun - the ride in the rustic chair lift I really liked. Reminded me of my Alpine holidays as a child.

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7.89 km

Ludwig Tower

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When the tower was built in 1889, it is said to have had a complete all-round view. Nowadays the view of the Rhine plain is blocked by trees. But you can see well to the east and north-west.

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11.5 km

Triefenbach Trail (Brückenpädel)

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Nice path along the Triefenbach from Hilschweiher to the Gasthaus Hüttenbrunnen. At the inn, be sure to walk about 100 meters up the mountain to see the springs that spring up there. Worthwhile.👍

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13.1 km

Hilsch Waterfall

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Beautiful small waterfall at Tiefenbach.

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13.4 km

Hilsch Pond

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A very idyllic spot with good food and very friendly staff.

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15.3 km

In Vite Vita Rest Area

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Comfortable seating area by the vineyards.

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19.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.54 km

6.42 km

2.73 km

1.31 km

174 m

Surfaces

7.31 km

4.41 km

3.16 km

2.43 km

1.73 km

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

6°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

February 8, 2025,Wanderpfad zur Rietburg - Ludwigsturm

It was nice to take a pilgrimage along the hiking trail to the castle

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May 6, 2023,Ludwigsturm – Hilschweiher Runde von Edenkoben

A beautiful and varied tour. Highly recommended 😉

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March 9, 2024,Ludwigsturm und Rietburg zur Mandelmeile Edenkoben

Almond blossom event part 2...
and yet our focus was also on an appealing and beautiful hiking tour.

And we couldn't go wrong with the route we chose anyway.

By bus to Rhodt unter Rietburg, a short orientation to the course of the Edenkobener Manelmeile,
but then first into hiking mode;
to the Hilschweiher (or Walthariweiher) and along the Triefenbach.... …

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