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Old Schoolhouse Altenkirchen loop from Frohnhofen

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Old Schoolhouse Altenkirchen loop from Frohnhofen

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Old Schoolhouse Altenkirchen loop from Frohnhofen

02:26

8.92km

130m

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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23 m

Begehbares Geschichtsbuch Overview Map at Frohnhofen

Highlight • Rest Area

Right in the center of Frohnhofen, this large information board welcomes all hikers who want to explore the "walk-in history book." The Cherry Country Trail is part of this lovingly …

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2.79 km

Serrwald Forest – Border and History

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The Breitenbach Forest "im Sehr" was once the border between Palatinate-Zweibrücken and Electoral Palatinate – a strategically important trade route, secured with boundary stones, highways, and hidden land defenses. It was first documented in 1564.

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3.46 km

Kuseler Chaussee and Landgraben

Highlight • Historical Site

This former main road connected Zweibrücken with Kusel – a fortified route with a moat to protect it from long-distance travelers and tolls. First mentioned in 1564, it ran between Breitenbach, Hecken, and Lichtenberg.

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3.75 km

Bench With a View on Bergmanns Bauernweg

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Toll

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5.58 km

Funiswald Viewpoint Near Altenkirchen

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🌄 At the edge of the Funiswald forest, there is a beautiful view over Altenkirchen and the lower Kohlbach valley with its lush orchards. Historically, this was the so-called "Blickenecker" …

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6.42 km

Old Schoolhouse Altenkirchen

Highlight • Historical Site

📚 This historic building, dating from 1783, was the first "modern" schoolhouse in the entire Kohlbach Valley. Children from Dittweiler and Frohnhofen also attended classes here before the surrounding villages built their own schools.

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6.50 km

Protestant Church of Altenkirchen

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The Protestant church in Altenkirchen is one of the oldest churches in the West Palatinate region. A predecessor church was first mentioned on this site in 1290. Over the centuries, …

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6.53 km

Local History Museum in the Altenkirchen Town Hall

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The former Altenkirchen schoolhouse, built in 1832, now houses the region's lovingly furnished local history museum. It not only provides insights into earlier life in the Kohlbach Valley, but also …

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8.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

1.25 km

738 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

2.00 km

1.33 km

1.05 km

285 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

29°C

15°C

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Old Schoolhouse Altenkirchen loop from Frohnhofen

Begehbares Geschichtsbuch Overview Map at Frohnhofen

Serrwald Forest – Border and History

Kuseler Chaussee and Landgraben

Bench With a View on Bergmanns Bauernweg

Funiswald Viewpoint Near Altenkirchen

Old Schoolhouse Altenkirchen

Protestant Church of Altenkirchen

Local History Museum in the Altenkirchen Town Hall

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