Palatine Unger Shelter – Hirzeckhaus loop from Bobenthal

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Palatine Unger Shelter – Hirzeckhaus loop from Bobenthal

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Palatine Unger Shelter – Hirzeckhaus loop from Bobenthal

04:09

14.2km

370m

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: July 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald - Kernzone Bobenthaler Knopf

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.86 km

Palatine Unger Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

beautiful refuge with various outdoor seating options

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5.89 km

Schillerbrunnen

Highlight • Natural Monument

The water trough at the Schiller fountain is well filled, it has also rained a lot.

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7.64 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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8.08 km

Hirzeck Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice view over the Palatinate Forest

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8.72 km

Hirzeckhaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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10.1 km

Finsterbach Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nice fountain with a mature, mossy bank

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12.0 km

Hedwigsbrunnen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice spring at the Hedwigsbrunnen, right next to the Porzbach.

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12.8 km

Bolzwiesen Lock

Highlight • Structure

Between the Niederschlettenbach and Bobemthal the weir at the Starzachtal was rebuilt and the Lauter dammed .. nice resting and swimming area

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

518 m

460 m

421 m

199 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

1.99 km

1.25 km

578 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

8°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Palatine Unger Shelter – Hirzeckhaus loop from Bobenthal

Palatine Unger Shelter

Schillerbrunnen

Hirzeckhaus Trailhead and Picnic Area

Hirzeck Viewpoint

Hirzeckhaus

Finsterbach Fountain

Hedwigsbrunnen

Bolzwiesen Lock

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