Clausensee
#466 among destinations in Germany
Facts and practical information
The Clausensee is a reservoir in the Schwarzbach valley in the western Palatine Forest in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. ()
Rhineland-PalatinateGermany
Clausensee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Teufelstisch, Karlstal, Burg Gräfenstein, Luitpoldturm.
Climbing, Outdoor activitiesTeufelstisch
145 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...
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected areaKarlstal
138 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...
Forts and castles, Historical place, View pointBurg Gräfenstein
75 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...
TowerLuitpoldturm
131 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...
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainWeißenberg
131 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.
MuseumHouse of Sustainability, Kaiserslautern
167 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.
Forts and castles, Baroque architectureTrippstadter Schloss, Trippstadt
151 min walk • Trippstadt House is an 18th-century, baroque schloss or manor house in the eponymous village in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
Hiking, Hiking trailWaterway trail on the Moosalbe
146 min walk • The Waterway trail on the Moosalbe is one of seven themed walks on the subject of hydrology in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
Science museum, MuseumDynamikum, Pirmasens
188 min walk • The Dynamikum is a technology museum that opened on the site of the former Rheinberger shoe factory in Pirmasens, Rhineland-Palatinate, on April 29, 2008. The hands-on museum is designed to bring phenomena from nature and technology to life and to...
Forts and castlesHeidelsburg
31 min walk • The Heidelsburg, also called the Bunenstein, is an old fortification in the western Palatine Forest in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate that goes back at least to the days of the Roman Empire. Today only the remains of two gates, together with their steps, the castle walls and a cistern have survived.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainHortenkopf
127 min walk • 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.
Rhineland-Palatinate