Altschlossfelsen
The Altschlossfelsen are a rock group made of red sandstone in the Palatinate Forest on the border with France and the largest rock formation in the Palatinate, which is designated as a natural monument (ND) and cultural monument (KD) . You are on the Brechenberg near Eppenbrunn and Roppeviller at an altitude of around 406 m above sea level. NHN .
description
The Altschlossfelsen are about 1.5 kilometers long rock group made of red sandstone with a height of up to 30 meters. The group consists of sandstone towers and walls. The old castle rocks are criss-crossed by cracks and joints, some of which are wide enough to climb through. They are best known for their diverse weathering phenomena and rare lichens. The summit plateau can be hiked on narrow paths from the north and south. There is a light forest and stones overgrown with moss. Depending on the weather, vegetation and the position of the sun, the "rock glow" is best seen in the first half of April at 7:00 p.m. on the southeast side of the third rock from the east (from Eppenbrunn).
history
Finds from the Hallstatt and Roman times and signs of a medieval castle from the 11th or 12th century testify to an earlier settlement.
hike
At the foot of the rocks there are hiking trails that can be reached from Roppeviller or Eppenbrunn. Among other things, on the “Altschloßpfad” circular hiking trail (10.7 km) from Eppenbrunn.
Individual evidence
- ↑ www.wanderinstitut.de: Altschloßpfad .
Web links
- Altschlossfelsen on pirmasens-land.de
- Altschlossfelsen on bitscherland.fr (French)
- Altschloßpfad hiking blog on Schöne-Aussicht.de
Coordinates: 49 ° 6 ′ 21 ″ N , 7 ° 32 ′ 21 ″ E