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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Merzalben

Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg – Luitpold Tower loop from Weißenberg

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Merzalben

Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg – Luitpold Tower loop from Weißenberg

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3.9

(11)

38

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Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg – Luitpold Tower loop from Weißenberg

01:19

4.76km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Pfälzerwald - Kernzone Quellgebiet der Wieslauter

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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20 m

Ritterstein 'Am Holländerklotz'

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In the 17th century, several fir trees that stood in this place were purchased by the Dutch. These were needed for shipbuilding. Many trunks were acquired by the Dutch from …

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675 m

Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg

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As the highest point for miles around, the tower offers a wonderful panoramic view over large parts of the Palatinate Forest. There is also an outdoor rest area and a …

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776 m

Luitpold Tower

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Good to running, straight sand path with "Steinmännchen" along the way.

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1.24 km

Heart-Shaped Tree Stump Sculpture

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A heart sawn directly from a tree trunk - with a completely different front and back!

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1.92 km

View of Hermersbergerhof

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Starting point for many beautiful hikes. The Luitpold Tower, with its unique panoramic view, is the icing on the cake.

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2.38 km

You have to take a closer look, but the Luitpold Tower on the Weißenberg is clearly visible above the treetops - a worthwhile hiking destination from here. The tower is 34.6m high and was inaugurated on September 26, 1909.

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3.33 km

The Dreiherrenstein is an old border guard. It recalls the dominions of forest ownership. The so-called three gentlemen were 1. Gräfenstein, today Merzalben, 2. Pirmansbezirk, today Wigartswiesen, 3. Frankenweide, today Annweiler.

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3.62 km

As a souvenir of the 90th birthday of Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria stands today this knight stone of the PWV, which maintains all the knight stones and also receives posterity.

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4.76 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.28 km

1.70 km

774 m

Surfaces

2.28 km

1.23 km

1.04 km

197 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Thursday 28 May

29°C

12°C

13 %

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