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Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
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Ludwig Tower – Orensfels Viewpoint loop from Rhodt unter Rietburg

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Edenkoben

Ludwig Tower – Orensfels Viewpoint loop from Rhodt unter Rietburg

Hard

4.0

(2)

26

runners

Ludwig Tower – Orensfels Viewpoint loop from Rhodt unter Rietburg

03:54

29.5km

1,200m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Haardtrand - Faulenberg

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

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575 m

Villa Ludwigshöhe

Highlight • Historical Site

It was not without reason that King Ludwig I decided in 1843 to have a summer villa built in the Palatinate, which was then part of Bavaria and where his …

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2

4.05 km

Ludwig Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

When the tower was built in 1889, it is said to have had a complete all-round view. Nowadays the view of the Rhine plain is blocked by trees. But you can see well to the east and north-west.

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15.4 km

Orensfels Viewpoint

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Perhaps one of the most beautiful, quiet and amazing places within many, many kilometers. You emerge from the forest, climb up the overhanging rocks and have a fantastic view and …

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15.8 km

Here you also have a beautiful view.

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17.1 km

Landau hut at the Zimmerbrunnen (PWV)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Where the Landauer Hütte stands today, carpenters worked for the construction of Neuscharfeneck Castle in the 13th century. This is less than a kilometer away in a northwesterly direction. Later, …

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17.8 km

Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Great castle ruin, where children can also go on a discovery tour. At the entrance a small donation box for the preservation of this beautiful ruin. Please note: The Neuscharfeneck castle ruin has been closed since 02.10.2019 due to dilapidation.

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27.4 km

Hilsch Pond

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A very idyllic spot with good food and very friendly staff.

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28.8 km

Rietburgbahn Valley Station

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Those who are not well on foot can use the chair lift to the Rietburg.

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29.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.3 km

10.4 km

4.23 km

869 m

556 m

163 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

8.11 km

5.12 km

981 m

437 m

398 m

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