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Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Esthal

Wolf Gorge Hut loop from Burg Breitenstein

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Esthal

Wolf Gorge Hut loop from Burg Breitenstein

Moderate

4.7

(60)

239

hikers

Wolf Gorge Hut loop from Burg Breitenstein

02:01

7.57km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Waypoints

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Parking

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87 m

Breitenbach Timber Rafting Facility

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Trift system in good condition, which was used to dam the stream.

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293 m

Timber Rafting Facility on the Breitenbach

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Also in Breitenbach was rafted earlier, it was a serious and dangerous work. Because of the steep slopes, the wood was brought on sledges in the valley and brought in …

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2.41 km

Stone Bridge Over the Stream in Breitenbachtal

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Steinbrücke is almost a bit exaggerated for that... there are other beautiful places in the Breitenbachtal

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3.72 km

Wolf Gorge Hut

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A beautiful hut with good, hearty Palatinate food and very reasonable prices. There is a small playground for children and the stream is perfect for splashing around. The large swing is a hit.

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3.81 km

Swing Bench With View of the Breitenbach

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Beautiful bench to relax with a view of the Breitenbach

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4.93 km

Bench at the Breitenbach Stream

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Located directly on the babbling Breitenbach at a crossroads of hiking trail and forestry path

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7.51 km

Ritterstein No. 113: Direction to Breitenstein Castle Ruins

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The PWV-Ritterstein No. 113 is located on the street of Erfenstein at the foot of the ruin Breitenstein. He is cared for by the PWV. The stone points to the 500 steps up to the ruin.

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7.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

3.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

3.34 km

563 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

27°C

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Comments

May 20, 2024,Wolfsschluchthütte

Once to the Wolfsschluchthütte (well attended) through the Breitenbachtal and back. With lots of water in the stream and on the way back a Pfälzer Platte in the stomach. What a

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July 31, 2021,Wanderung zur Wolfsschluchthütte

leisurely hike to the Wolfsschluchthütte and once again eaten a delicious hand cheese with music,

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December 31, 2022,Esthal-Breitenstein: idyllischer Breitenbach, Picknick vor der Wolfsschluchthütte, sprudelnder „Kleine-Ehscheid-Brunnen“ und ein Gedenkstein zu einem tragischen Waldarbeiter-Unfall

At the end of the year, we went from the parking lot "Ruine Breitenstein" continuously on a very nice path/path along the babbling Breitenbach to the popular Wolfsschlucht hut. We specifically chose today, when this PWV hut is closed, to be able to enjoy this beautiful path (almost) alone, which is (understandably) not the case when the hut is open!

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February 19, 2025,Breitenstein nach Wolfsschluchthütte

Nice little tour, beautiful path along the stream. Wolfsschluchthütte, PWV catered, small menu, incredibly cheap, rustic forest hut. I highly recommend it

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Wolf Gorge Hut loop from Burg Breitenstein

Breitenbach Timber Rafting Facility

Timber Rafting Facility on the Breitenbach

Stone Bridge Over the Stream in Breitenbachtal

Wolf Gorge Hut

Swing Bench With View of the Breitenbach

Bench at the Breitenbach Stream

Ritterstein No. 113: Direction to Breitenstein Castle Ruins

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