Outdoor Climbing
Adelsfelsen
The Adelsfelsen, which stands 32 meters tall and is divided into four sections, can be climbed near Schönau. Due to the brittle rock, only advanced and experienced climbers should attempt the routes.
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Address: Between Schönau (Pfalz) and Rumbach
Altschlossfelsen
The Altschlossfelsen in Eppen-brunn is an imposing rock formation stretching a total of 1.5 kilometers. On this rocky outcrop, which rises up to 20 meters high, climbers can not only discover traces of four medieval castles but also tackle a wide variety of climbing routes.
Note: Temporary closures are possible in spring due to bird protection measures.
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Address: Altschloss-Felsen, 66957 Eppenbrunn
Backelstein
The 58-meter-high Backelstein was once the site of the Backelstein refuge castle. Today, hikers can only see the ruins of the castle. Advanced climbers, in particular, will find this to be a great climbing spot.
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Bavariafels
Located on the large Rauhberg, the 44-meter-high Bavariafels offers routes of all difficulty levels. The lower section of the rock is particularly suitable for young climbers.
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Note: Temporary closures may occur in the spring due to bird protection measures.
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Pirmasens Bouldering Wall
Right in the heart of downtown Pirmasens, you can climb a bouldering wall that is four meters wide and 16 meters high. The routes are suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced climbers and cover the entire wall.
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Address: Schäferstraße, 66953 Pirmasens
Dimberg Pillar
The Dimberg Pillar, also known as the Wehrfelsen, is part of a 600-meter-long rock band on the Dimberg mountain. The routes are rated as easy to moderately difficult and offer views as far as Trifels Castle.
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Kippkopffelsen
The Kippkopffelsen, also known as the Geißenfelsen, is a 522-meter-long rock ridge on Kippkopf mountain in Leimen. The climbing opportunities on the rock are particularly suitable for families with children and boulderers.
Note: Temporary closure of the northern massif is possible in spring due to bird protection measures.
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Address: 49.259080, 7.762837, 66978 Leimen
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Lämmerfelsen
The 61-meter-high Lämmerfelsen in Dahn is a rocky reef characterized by towers. The 200-meter-long rock face offers tours of varying difficulty levels, making it suitable for everyone.
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Address: 66994 Dahn
Luger Friedrich
The Luger Friedrich, also known as Fritz, is considered the land-mark of the municipality of Lug and stands atop the 450-meter-high Höllenberg, overlooking the town. The relatively long routes are recommended primarily for experienced climbers.
Note: The rock can get very hot in summer.
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Address: Felsenstraße 18, 76848 Lug
Peak 17 Climbing Tower
The 17-meter-high climbing tower is located on the grounds of RPTU Kaiserslautern. Over 30 different climbing routes are available on an area of approximately 650 square meters, with difficulty levels ranging from three to eleven.
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Pferchfeld Massif and Tower
Together with the Pferchfeld Massif, the Pferchfeld Tower extends to form a rock ridge several hundred meters long and up to 55 meters high. Climbers will find the mostly vertical wall angle and the honeycomb-like structure of the Bunter sandstone particularly challenging
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Note: Temporary closures are possible in spring due to bird protection measures.
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Address: 66996 Busenberg
Rappenwand
The Rappenwand is a 44-meter-high sandstone rock at the foot of the Winterberg mountain. It offers a large number of routes, especially for beginners and advanced climbers.
Note: Temporary closure of the south and west sides is possible in spring due to bird protection.
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Address: 66996 Erfweiler
Rappersborn Rock
The Rappersborn rock, which is about twelve meters high, on the Hermerskopf in Heltersberg, is particularly suitable for bouldering due to the quality of the rock and the shortness of the routes.
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Address: 67716 Heltersberg
Salzwoog Devil´s Table
The Salzwoog Devil’s Table in the municipality of Lemberg offers climbing routes of moderate difficulty. Compared to the Hinterweidenthal Devil’s Table, it is expected to be less crowded with tourists.
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Address: 66969 Lemberg
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Schulerturm
The 35-meter-high Schulerturm tower is part of the Drachenfels castle complex in Busenberg. The routes on the Schulerturm are mostly of moderate difficulty and some are also suitable for winter climbing.
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Spirkelbacher Rauhfels
The 46-meter-high Spirkelbach Rauhfels offers a variety of routes and options for both beginners and advanced climbers. The view from the summit is particularly recommended
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Address: 76848 Spirkelbach
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Hinterweidenthal Devil´s Table
The Devil’s Table, approximately 14 meters high, is a popular climbing rock in the Southwest Palatinate. The summit can be reached via three routes. The most challenging part is overcoming the overhang to reach the top.
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Address: 66999 Hinterweidenthal
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