Seehofweiher – Seehofweiher Bathing Lake loop from Vorderweidenthal

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Seehofweiher – Seehofweiher Bathing Lake loop from Vorderweidenthal

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Seehofweiher – Seehofweiher Bathing Lake loop from Vorderweidenthal

03:41

12.8km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.72 km

Frauenwoog Picnic Area

Highlight • Lake

Great place, but everything is privately owned. The many signs point this out.
Don't know if the owner would agree to that.
We respected that and looked for another way to take our snack break.

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2.99 km

Seehofweiher

Highlight • Lake

The kiosk at the Seehofweiher is located directly on this pretty little lake. Between the kiosk and the pond there is a very nice sunbathing area that can be used …

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3.04 km

Seehof Kiosk

Highlight • Cafe

Always open in good weather! I like to take an espresso break there 👌

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4.15 km

Hirzeck Summit Trail Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Goes pretty steep but the way to Hirzeckhaus worth it

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5.46 km

Hirzeckhaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nice hut with great outdoor area. Simple and good food. The cake is excellent 🤗

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6.55 km

Hirzeckhaus Trailhead and Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

According to the Komoot map, it is even a parking lot.
There are nice benches with a table and information board.

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7.00 km

Wooden Shelter at Trail Junction, Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Shelter, could also be a bus stop. 🤣

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10.1 km

Seehofweiher Bathing Lake

Highlight • Lake

Certainly great to cool off in summer. In autumn, the "big boys" let their model boats whiz across the lake here. The lake also invites you to take a break on your bike tour.

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.83 km

2.16 km

1.11 km

904 m

629 m

155 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

3.04 km

1.78 km

1.72 km

880 m

320 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

14°C

8°C

54 %

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Comments

June 11, 2023,NFH Bethof > Seehofweiher > Hirzeckhaus

On Sunday we decided to combine hiking and swimming because of the summer temperatures. Our tour started near the Naturfreundehaus Bethof where, after a tough climb, we were served a great spring salad.

Then we followed the Hans Trapp Tour symbol to the Seehofweiher. There we took a short break before we walked up to the Hirzeckhaus. Via the Hirzeck-Gipfel-Steig …

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June 23, 2024,Um den Hirzeck

Really nice round from the Seehofweiher up to the Hirzeck, including a stop at the 70th anniversary celebration of the Hirzeckhaus. The only "nasty thing": mosquitoes! I was completely bitten! Interestingly, not at the lake, but much further up the mountain.

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August 19, 2025,Breitenberg - Hirzeckgipfel - Seehofweiher - Erlenbach

Following knight's paths to the Seehofweihe pond, idyllically nestled in the mountain scenery of the Palatinate Forest. This morning, it was still very quiet in the Portzbach Valley, which would have been ideal for a refreshing dip. 🏊. The ascent to the Breitenberg (an unspectacular summit) was via beautiful, steep paths. Following the gently ascending forest path, I soon reached …

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October 3, 2024,Vom Seehof zum Hirzeckhaus

A leisurely round trip without any great elevation gain from the Seehof, below Berwartstein Castle. And there is also a rustic place to stop for a refreshment at the Hirzeckhaus.

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June 2, 2023,🏰 Burg Berwartstein im schönen Dahner Felsenland 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🌞

Again a nice tour in the Palatinate Forest near Dahn. The Bärwartstein Castle is the only inhabited castle complex in the Palatinate from the 12th century, well preserved, proud and beautiful. From here we start our round tour and it was another beautiful hiking day🌞😊

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