Highlight • Monument
Ritterstein Eichenkranz
Hiking
5.0
(38)
Mountain biking
4.8
(21)
Cycling
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord
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June 23, 2022
Hiking
It marks the place where oaks used to stand in a circle or "in a wreath".
Hence the name oak wreath on the stone.
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November 25, 2022
Hiking
He points out the “Eichenkranz” (or “Kranzeichen”) forest section with beautiful, very old oak trees.
For Ritterstein fans: "The stone provided by the forestry administration was [later] included in the Ritterstein network as a landmark for hikers." Therefore, the typical Ritterstein abbreviation “PWV” is missing.
Source (partly quoted verbatim): Walter Eitelmann in "Rittersteine im Pfälzerwald", self-published by the Palatinate Forest Association, Neustadt/Wstr.
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May 7, 2026
Hiking
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4.3
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39
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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270m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(2)
10
hikers
11.3km
03:11
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 330 m
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