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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Merzalben

Eternal Path – Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg loop from Merzalben

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Merzalben

Eternal Path – Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg loop from Merzalben

Hard

4.8

(80)

248

hikers

Eternal Path – Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg loop from Merzalben

06:00

20.9km

500m

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: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Pfälzerwald - Kernzone Quellgebiet der Wieslauter

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

648 m

Gräfenstein Hut

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The relatively newly built hut offers Pfälzer hut romanticism, the Palatinate favorite dishes, z. As a leaning bag, sausages, Servela and soups. In addition, obligatory coffee and cakes are served …

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2

760 m

Sunken Lane to Gräfenstein Castle Ruins

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Nice ravine, easy to walk on

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3

2.10 km

Eternal Path

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Long, narrow path along the slope with almost no incline.
Very nice to walk.

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4

6.60 km

The forest opens up directly at the rest area with a table and 2 benches and the line of sight meets the Luitpold Tower on the Weißenberg. The tower is 34.6m high and was inaugurated on September 26, 1909.

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9.95 km

This beautiful path is marked with the premium hiking trail "Palatinate Forest Path".
Please stay on the paths in the nature reserve and make as little noise as possible!

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11.6 km

Luitpold Tower on Weißenberg

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As the highest point for miles around, the tower offers a wonderful panoramic view over large parts of the Palatinate Forest. There is also an outdoor rest area and a …

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11.7 km

Luitpold Tower

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Good to running, straight sand path with "Steinmännchen" along the way.

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13.7 km

Unfortunately, the path is not suitable for mountain bikers.
Lots of fallen trees all along the way.
Passages are partly cut into the trees, but so narrow that only hikers …

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17.8 km

Ruins

Ruins

B

20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

7.44 km

527 m

402 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

4.74 km

2.50 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

27°C

17°C

28 %

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