Ducal Palace Zweibrücken – Zweibrücken State Stud loop from Niederauerbach

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Ducal Palace Zweibrücken – Zweibrücken State Stud loop from Niederauerbach

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Ducal Palace Zweibrücken – Zweibrücken State Stud loop from Niederauerbach

03:44

14.0km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.6 km

Herzogplatz, Zweibrücken

Highlight • Historical Site

The beautiful square is similar to the market square in Karlsruhe. Here on Herzogplatz is the city's town hall and behind it the public prosecutor's office and the Bismarck monument.

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10.7 km

König-Ludwig Fountain (Hallplatz, Zweibrücken)

Highlight • Monument

The large, ancient King Ludwig fountain is surrounded by the modern shops on Hallplatz.

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10.7 km

Bronze sculpture of the Pig Market at Hallplatz

Highlight • Monument

The pig market used to be located on Zweibrücken's Hallplatz.

This attractive bronze sculpture by Kurt Grabert depicts five pigs and piglets
and a swineherd, especially popular with children;

it also makes a great photo opportunity. 😉

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10.9 km

Ducal Palace Zweibrücken

Highlight • Castle

Magnificent baroque building, today the seat of the Higher Regional Court.

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11.0 km

Schwarzbach Tree-lined Avenue

Highlight • Natural

Very beautiful avenue along the Schwarzbach. Paths on both banks.

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11.1 km

Zweibrücken State Stud

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in 1755, the Zweibrücken State Stud with its 13-hectare historic facility is THE hub of equestrian sports in south-west Germany.

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11.7 km

Zweibrücken Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

Horse races take place here twice a year. But the racecourse is a beautiful place even without horses. And really big.

It's amazing how many green and open spaces Zweibrücken has right near the center.

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12.3 km

Schwarzbach River in Zweibrücken

Highlight • River

There is a pedal boat rental above the lock.

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.29 km

4.71 km

941 m

766 m

295 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

5.19 km

1.85 km

1.29 km

284 m

184 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

4°C

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Comments

February 11, 2023,(Glühwein-)Herzogstour Zweibrücken

We didn't start the Herzogstour at the "Tschifflick" at the Fasanerieberg, but in the pedestrian zone. Despite the ice cream parlor being open, there was mulled wine for everyone. Then we went past the castle and along the Schwarzbach (swimming Nuria discovered) towards Niederauerbach. There through the Heilbachtal high, past the highest point of the tour, the Rinckenhof, towards Ernstweiler. …

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