Steigerkopf

#524 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Steigerkopf, also colloquially called the Schänzel, near Edenkoben in the county of Südliche Weinstraße in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, is a mountain, 613.6 m above sea level, in the Palatine Forest. At the summit, which lies on the territory of Gommersheim, is the Schänzel tower. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°17'50"N, 8°1'34"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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Steigerkopf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Neuscharfeneck Castle, Kalmit, Rietburg, Brushmakers' Museum.

3.1 miS
Forts and castles
Neuscharfeneck Castle
79 min walk • Nestled in the lush greenery of the Palatinate Forest in Germany, the ruins of Neuscharfeneck Castle stand as a silent witness to the medieval past. With origins dating back to the 13th century, this once-mighty fortress is now one of the largest castle ruins in the...
3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kalmit
76 min walk • Nestled in the lush greenery of the Palatinate Forest in Germany, Kalmit stands as a natural beacon for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers alike. As the highest peak in the region, it rises to an elevation of 673 meters, offering breathtaking views and a serene escape from...
2.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Rietburg
71 min walk • Perched atop the lush green hills of the Palatinate Forest in Germany, the Rietburg is a historical gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the medieval past. This majestic castle, whose origins are believed to date back to the 12th century, was once a formidable...
2.6 miS
Museum
Brushmakers' Museum
67 min walk • The Brushmakers' Museum in Ramberg is a local history museum in the village of Ramberg in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Breitenberg
77 min walk • The Breitenberg near Sankt Martin in the Rhineland-Palatinate county of Südliche Weinstraße is a hill, 545.2 m above sea level, and subpeak of the Kalmit, the highest mountain in the Palatinate Forest. It is part of the Haardt mountains.
2.3 miS
Forts and castles
Ramburg
59 min walk • The Ramburg is a ruined hill castle in the county of Südliche Weinstraße, in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
2.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Blättersberg
59 min walk • The Blättersberg near Rhodt unter Rietburg in the Rhenish-Palatine county of Südliche Weinstraße is a mountain, 613.2 m above sea level, in the Palatine Forest in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
2.9 miSE
Outdoor activities, Chairlift
Rietburgbahn, Edenkoben
73 min walk • The Rietburg chairlift is a chair lift that runs from the village of Rhodt in the Palatinate region of Germany to the ruins of the medieval castle of Rietburg. The chairlift is the county of Südliche Weinstraße in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kesselberg
31 min walk • The Kesselberg near Edenkoben in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is a mountain, 661.8 m above sea level, It is second highest peak in the Palatine Forest region after the Kalmit and also the third highest mountain in the Palatinate region.
2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hochberg
52 min walk • The Hochberg is a 635.3-metre-high mountain in the central Haardt in the Palatine Forest in Germany. It lies on the territory of the municipality of Sankt Martin in the county of Südliche Weinstraße in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
2.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Roßberg
63 min walk • The Roßberg near Ramberg in the county of Südliche Weinstraße in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is, at 637 m above sea level, the third highest mountain in the Palatine Forest.

Steigerkopf

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Steigerkopf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)