Hortenkopf
#1653 among destinations in Germany
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Facts and practical information
The Hortenkopf is a hill, 606 metres above sea level, in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, which lies in the middle of the Palatine Forest between Hofstätten and Leimen. The Hortenkopf is recognisable from a long way off thanks to the transmission tower that has been erected on its summit. ()
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Hortenkopf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Teufelstisch, Karlstal, Burg Gräfenstein, German Shoe Museum.
6.4 miSWClimbing, Outdoor activitiesTeufelstisch
164 min walk • Perched in the heart of the Palatinate Forest in Germany, Teufelstisch, or the Devil's Table, presents an awe-inspiring spectacle that seems to defy gravity. This natural rock formation, resembling a gigantic table, has become a beacon for climbers and nature...
6.2 miNWNature, Natural attraction, Protected areaKarlstal
160 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, lies the enchanting Karlstal Gorge, a protected area renowned for its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. This tranquil haven is a testament to the unspoiled splendor of the Palatinate Forest...
3.8 miSWForts and castles, Historical place, View pointBurg Gräfenstein
97 min walk • Perched atop the Palatinate Forest in Germany, Burg Gräfenstein stands as a testament to medieval architecture and the enduring allure of historical fortifications. This castle, a cultural emblem of the region, dates back to the 13th century, with its construction...
5.7 miSMuseum, Specialty museumGerman Shoe Museum
146 min walk • The German Shoe Museum, nestled in the heart of Germany, stands as a testament to the country's rich history and culture in shoemaking. This unique museum is dedicated to the art and craft of footwear, spanning from ancient times to the contemporary fashion scene.
1.2 miSTowerLuitpoldturm
32 min walk • Perched atop the dense forest canopy of the Palatinate region in Germany, the Luitpoldturm, or Luitpold Tower, stands as a serene sentinel offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. This stone observation tower, which rises to a modest height of 35...
4.7 miSForts and castlesFalkenburg
121 min walk • Nestled atop a hill in the idyllic German countryside, Falkenburg Castle remains a testament to the grandeur of medieval fortifications and the rich history that permeates the region. This historical edifice, though now in ruins, continues to captivate visitors with...
5 miWNature, Natural attraction, LakeClausensee
127 min walk • The Clausensee is a reservoir in the Schwarzbach valley in the western Palatine Forest in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
1.2 miSNature, Natural attraction, MountainWeißenberg
32 min walk • The Weißenberg in the Palatine Forest is a hill in the municipality of Merzalben. Its height is variously give as 610 m above sea level or 607 m above NHN. The higher value has been officially recommended since 2011. That makes the Weißenberg the highest point in the west of the mountain range, ahead of the Eschkopf and Mosisberg.
4.7 miNMuseumHouse of Sustainability, Kaiserslautern
120 min walk • The House of Sustainability is a project run by the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection. The house is in the hamlet of Johanniskreuz in the German municipality of Trippstadt in the middle of the Palatinate Forest within the Palatine Forest-North Vosges Biosphere Reserve.
3 miNENature, Natural attraction, MountainEschkopf
77 min walk • The Eschkopf near Hofstätten in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is a major hill, 608.3 m above sea level high in the Palatine Forest.
7.6 miNENature, Natural attraction, ValleyElmstein valley
193 min walk • The Elmstein valley runs through the central Palatine Forest region between the villages of Frankeneck and Johanniskreuz in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The Speyerbach stream, a left tributary of the Rhine, flows through the valley.