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Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf – Ludwig Tower loop from Edenkoben

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Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf – Ludwig Tower loop from Edenkoben

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Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf – Ludwig Tower loop from Edenkoben

07:18

24.8km

710m

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: June 29, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.51 km

Hilsch Waterfall

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Beautiful small waterfall at Tiefenbach.

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6.69 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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10.3 km

Lolosruhe

Mountain Pass

11.2 km

Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf

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In 1795 there was a battlefield below the Schänzel Tower. Two large memorial stones commemorate this. On the further way there are several carved stones that refer to the battle.

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16.7 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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18.4 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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19.0 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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19.4 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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20.9 km

In Vite Vita Rest Area

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Comfortable seating area by the vineyards.

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24.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

8.99 km

2.82 km

1.85 km

174 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

4.34 km

4.02 km

3.38 km

2.31 km

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Comments

October 16, 2021,Wanderung 16.10.2021 18:58

Very nice, varied tour in the Palatinate Forest

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March 24, 2022,2022 03 24 **** Rietburgrunde (Kommentar)

Beautiful tour with many paths and few forest roads. Below is a path along the Triefenbach. Views of the Rhine plain. Ascent of the Ludwig and Schänzel towers. Hints of Mediterranean forest. Opportunities to stop off eg at the Rietburg, Hüttenbrunnen, Naturfreundehaus. (Opening hours!)

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October 5, 2021,Wanderung 05.10.2021 16:29

Nice tour, with great hiking weather. Very few people on the way, very relaxing. ☺️

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June 27, 2025,Tour

One of my favorite hikes; it offers everything the Palatinate Forest has to offer. However, I only hike this route during the week and outside of school holidays. Otherwise, some sections of the route are very busy, and you're hiking in a convoy. I prefer the peace and quiet while hiking.

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March 5, 2022,Rhodt`er Runde 2 - Zwei Burgen und zwei Türme

Yesterday's Rhodt'er round 1 was a really nice tour...
today was/is just terrific!!!

Because it was so beautiful, we start the same way through the Gruselmannstal via Hilschweiher and further along the wildly romantic Triefenbach,
until we reach the Edenkobener Hütte again.

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August 13, 2023,Rietburgbahn - Ludwigsturm - Kesselberg bei Edenkoben (Pfalz)

Leisurely ascent to the Rietburg with the historic Rietburgbahn. After the view from the Rietburg, it goes past the deer park to the wooded ridge of the Blettersberg. The highest point is marked with a small cairn. At the old Ludwigsturm there is another nice view. From here it goes on a narrow path along the edge of the mountain …

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April 24, 2023,Villa Ludwigshöhe - Hilschweiher - Konrad-Reges-Hütte - Ludwigsturm - Rietburg

A beautiful round with varied paths and many opportunities to stop off (Hüttenbrunnen Edenkoben, Naturfreundehaus Edenkoben, Rietburg). On warm days we would recommend walking the route in the other direction.

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March 11, 2026,Edenkoben - Ludwigsturm - Hilschweiher

Those who find the elevation gain too much will have to wait until the Rietburg cable car reopens.

Highlights/Points of Interest:

- Villa Ludwigshöhe
- Beautiful viewpoint
- Rietburg Castle
- Ludwig Tower
- Kohl- und Benderplatz (Kohl and Bender Square)
- Triefenbach Valley
- Hilschweiher Pond

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Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf – Ludwig Tower loop from Edenkoben

Hilsch Waterfall

Triefenbach Trail (Brückenpädel)

Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf

Ludwig Tower

Rietburg Chairlift

Pavilion "Schöner Punkt" (with great view)

Trail to Rietburg

In Vite Vita Rest Area

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