Walking route · Rutsweiler an der Lauter · Updated on 14 November 2026

Pfälzer Höhenweg Zuweg Rutsweiler walk

Pfälzer Höhenweg Zuweg Rutsweiler is a walk of 1.7 km from Rutsweiler an der Lauter. Along the way you'll find 3 benches and 1 public toilet.

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1.7 km
± 35 min
↑ 149 m · ↓ 0 m
Easy
From A to B
Regional route

Start in Rutsweiler an der Lauter
0 km
1.7 km · 3 benches
Finish
1.7 km
At the finish: public toilet.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 1.7 kmBetween 0 km and 1.7 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up: ↑ 149 m
Down: ↓ 0 m
Highest point: 359 m
Lowest point: 207 m

5-10% slope · 1.2 km
10-15% slope · 304 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

Way types

1.7 km in total

Track: 1.4 km
Street: 300 m

Surfaces

1.7 km in total

Asphalt: 1.1 km
Unknown: 539 m

About the walking route Pfälzer Höhenweg Zuweg Rutsweiler

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Pfälzer Höhenweg Zuweg Rutsweiler is a walking route of 1.7 km that starts in Rutsweiler an der Lauter. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 149 m in total and descend 0 m. Allow ± 35 min, without breaks. The level is easy.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (1.4 km) and street (300 m). Of the surface, 1.1 km asphalt. For 539 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 3 benches and 1 public toilet. The longest stretch without a toilet is 1.7 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

1SelbergturmObservation tower · 695 m from the route
2HeidenburgwarteObservation tower · 908 m from the route
3Burg Neu-WolfsteinAttraction · 2.4 km from the route
4Jüdischer Friedhof HinzweilerMemorial · 4.9 km from the route
5EulenkopfturmObservation tower · 6.4 km from the route
6SattelbergturmObservation tower · 6.5 km from the route
7HeidenburgCastle · 907 m from the route
8Burg Alt-WolfsteinAttraction · 2.9 km from the route
9SprengelburgViewpoint · 3.2 km from the route
10ZinßmeistersteinMemorial · 7.5 km from the route
11Alte Welt MuseumMuseum · 8.8 km from the route
12Observation towerObservation tower · 9 km from the route
13Reinhard-Blauth-MuseumMuseum · 9.1 km from the route
14VeldenzschlossCastle · 9.5 km from the route
15FutterturmObservation tower · 9.8 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Pfälzer Höhenweg Zuweg Rutsweiler?

Pfälzer Höhenweg Zuweg Rutsweiler is 1.7 km long. Allow ± 35 min of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Rutsweiler an der Lauter.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 149 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 1 public toilet within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 1.7 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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