Vordere Drei Eichen Shelter – Waldgeisterweg Oberotterbach loop from Oberotterbach

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Vordere Drei Eichen Shelter – Waldgeisterweg Oberotterbach loop from Oberotterbach

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Vordere Drei Eichen Shelter – Waldgeisterweg Oberotterbach loop from Oberotterbach

03:16

11.2km

290m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 km

Westwall Memorial and Information Boards

Highlight • Historical Site

The west wall or what is left of it is still very impressive. The debris of the blown up bunkers are lying around everywhere. Easy-to-understand information boards explain the function …

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1.66 km

Westwall Bunkers Regelbau 19 and Regelbau 23

Highlight • Historical Site

The blown up bunkers of the west wall are still very impressive. There is much more to discover on the West Wall Trail. Unfortunately, most of the signage is gone, …

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3.36 km

Vordere Drei Eichen Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A well-tended refuge and a larger rest area with plenty of seating.
Here you can also find out a lot about the Otterbach section of the West Wall. On the …

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3.99 km

Westwall bunker ruins near Oberotterbach

Highlight • Historical Site

On this part of the way, there are old bunker remains with information boards

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4.04 km

Section of the Westwallweg with information boards

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Die Bunkerreste sind nicht zu besichtigen und geben von außen nicht viel her, aber die Schautafeln erläutern die gruseligen Hintergründe ausführlich.

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7.87 km

End of the Waldgeisterweg

Highlight • Forest

The Eichental is also the end of the Waldgeisterweg.

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8.34 km

Seating at the forest spirits

Highlight • Structure

Nice place for a break.

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9.41 km

Waldgeisterweg Oberotterbach

Highlight • Trail

Funny wooden figures along the way. Not just fun for kids.

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.39 km

1.38 km

326 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

3.02 km

2.10 km

1.75 km

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

10°C

41 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

July 24, 2022,Weg der Geschichte in Oberotterbach

A path that makes you think, especially in this day and age. Taking the time to read the plaques brings you back to reality. The way back along the Waldgeisterweg is definitely worth seeing

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May 29, 2022,Weg der Geschichte in Oberotterbach

Template for the tour:
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At the turning point we extended the tour over the stone table.
On today's tour, I was joined by @mel.phisto. It was a wonderful tour for two through the Palatinate Forest! Thank you for coming!

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May 29, 2022,29.05.2022 Weg der Geschichte in Oberotterbach

Today a tour only with Klaus and Curly. It was a nice round. Unfortunately we got a bit wet at the beginning and it was also quite chilly, but the highlights and forest spirits made up for it!😄👍

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December 17, 2024,Weg der Geschichte Westwall ab Oberotterbach Pfalz

Today we set off on the Westwallweg from Oberotterbach. This historical hike took us to various bunkers that stood on the 600km long military facility on the border with France, but which were all blown up after the end of the Second World War. Various information boards shed light on the background of this terrible time. The highest point of …

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December 17, 2024,Westwall, Weg der Geschichte und Waldgeisterweg, Otterbach Pfalz

We hiked a lovely tour in mixed weather near Otterbach in the Palatinate.
The route was a little steeped in history due to the remains of the West Wall from the Second World War.
The most beautiful part was the section of the Waldgeisterweg just before Otterbach. Finally, we drove to Deidesheim to stop at the Winzerverein restaurant.
Drank delicious …

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December 4, 2024,🍀 Waldgeisterweg - 🏹 Guttenberg-Ruine - 🎒 WestWall ☕️

My tip: Schützenhaus at the far end of Oberotterbach vorm Wald is a real gem for anyone looking for a cozy and inviting atmosphere. It not only offers an excellent selection of food and drinks, but also friendly service that makes every visit a special experience.

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June 2, 2024,Weg der Geschichte in Oberotterbach

I started at the Catholic church in Oberotterbach. Services (two or three times a month) authorize parking. Otherwise, the small parking space is off-limits. The church was locked. I wasn't able to visit it today.😣 But I had a nice note on the car saying that I was parking on the church's private property. Sorry, won't happen again 😣 too …

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June 26, 2024,Westwall - Forest spirit trail loop (war and art exhibits)

Today ruby and I went to oberotterbach in the forest and found a series of at least 8-10 ruined nazi bunkers. and a really cool 2 km long art exhibit in the forest of carved wooden statues. and thankfully the schutzenhaus with cold water and yummy flammkuchen. it was hot!