The multi-generational square in the village center is the start and finish of this hike. The square itself invites you to linger, with play equipment available for young and old. But we follow the path past the community center and after just a few meters, we find ourselves in the midst of nature, above the village heading towards Krebsweiler.
Those who wish can take a short detour to visit the old town hall in the district of Krebsweiler.
Above the former vineyards at the panoramic swing, we have a view over the district of Krebsweiler as well as into the Großbachtal towards Becherbach.
Then we continue into the forest and soon through the narrow valley of the Süßbach. Even though the Süßbach does not always carry water in the upper area, it is still a special section of the route. We reach a wooden bridge via a narrow path that leads us directly to the source of the Süßbach. Two tunnels have been driven into the rock to capture the spring.
Out of the Süßbachtal, we soon see the lower Horbach mill. The mill is no longer in operation today, but on some special days of the year, there is a chance to visit the mill.
Then we take a small detour through the forest and pass by Füllmannsmühle. This mill is also no longer in operation.
The hardest part of the path lies ahead of us now. A 2-kilometer ascent from the lowest point of the route, the bridge in the area of the mill (217m) to the highest point, the Donnersbergblick (420m) must be overcome. The efforts are rewarded with a beautiful view; on a clear day, you can see all the way to the Donnersberg, the highest mountain in the Palatinate. The next section of the route offers some relaxation; we stay on the ridge and can let our gaze wander here.
Then we go downhill into the Großbachtal, where we cross the Grobach and the K71 road to then reach the Hahneberg via a narrow path “Gäbsche”, leading us to the district of Heimberg, which we also cross to reach the former beech forests.
There we also enter the “Keilerpfad”. This narrow path initially takes us through a rather barren landscape that, upon closer inspection, exhibits a special diversity of species.
Here too, it is advisable to let your gaze wander over the valley and the village. Soon we leave the Keilerpfad and head downhill, past the community center to the village square.
