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Hike to the "Wildsaukopf" (Wild Sow's Head)

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A short hike that is well worth it. Up to the Wildsaukopf with its wave beds and a great view over the municipality of Lambrecht. 
Open
moderate
Distance 2 km
0:45 h
209 m
11 m
408 m
200 m
UFFBASSE! - Campaign for considerate coexistence in nature
  • Always act with foresight, kindness and consideration towards everyone you meet along the way.
  • Respect nature, do not destroy plants and always stay on the paths.
  • Try to avoid excessive noise and leave the forest before dusk.
  • Remember to bring a rubbish bag for the road and take rubbish home with you.
  • Please keep your dog on a lead at all times.
  • Other visitors and animals will thank you.For your own safety, observe all road closures.
  • Park only in designated parking areas.
  • Leave space for emergency vehicles and agricultural machinery.
  • Please give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.

Author’s recommendation

Enjoy the wave loungers and the view during a sunset.
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Author
Heike Zinsmeister
Update: May 11, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
408 m
Lowest point
200 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 5.10%Forested/wild trail 35.77%Path 59.13%
Asphalt
0.1 km
Forested/wild trail
0.7 km
Path
1.2 km
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Rest stops

Pizzeria Venezia
Eiscafe Venezia
Restaurant Bürgerstube im Gemeinschaftshaus
Gaststätte Sportheim Lambrecht - Pizzahaus

Safety information

In general:

Especially in autumn, also be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide bumps, roots, stones or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or rainstorms, trees can still fall over or branches can fall down afterwards. Especially in adverse weather conditions, muddy and slippery passages can occur on natural paths. Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in places. You have to expect this type of path impairment when you undertake a hike. If you are of the opinion that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.

NOTICE:

We endeavour to announce on this platform any closures that occur due to forestry work or hunting parties. Nevertheless, there are situations where trails are closed and we may not have been informed. If you unexpectedly encounter a trail closure or diversion, please follow the instructions for your own safety.

Start

Marktstraße (Cemetery) - Lambrecht (Pfalz) (199 m)
Coordinates:
DD
49.367245, 8.067804
DMS
49°22'02.1"N 8°04'04.1"E
UTM
32U 432319 5468699
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Destination

Wildsaukopf ("Wild Sow's Head") - Wave Loungers

Turn-by-turn directions

The starting point is the cemetery (Marktstraße) in Lambrecht (Pfalz). We walk straight ahead and past the cemetery to enter the forest. We follow the piece of road or forest path for about 250 metres before turning right onto a path. Now the path goes steadily uphill. We follow the path for about 50 metres and then turn left onto the "Path of Virtue". Follow the "Path of Virtue" for approx. 1km and then turn right onto another path. Follow the path for another 200m and then turn left onto a forest path. Follow this forest path for about 100m and then continue to follow the left forest path. After about 400m we have reached our destination.

In the meantime, you can also follow the hiking markings (clockwise) of the themed hiking trail "Aussichten der Tuchmacher".

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Take the S-Bahn to Lambrecht and then follow the hiking markings of the themed hiking trail "Aussichten der Tuchmacher" (Views of the Clothmakers) to the cemetery and the Wildsaukopf (Wild Sow's Head).

Timetable information Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar

By road

Coming from Neustadt an der Weinstraße (A65): Exit Neustadt/Weinstr. Nord, then follow the B39 to Lambrecht (Pfalz) - follow the main road - before the pedestrian lights turn left into Schulstraße - follow Schulstraße for approx. 160 m - turn left into Kirchstraße - after approx. 60 m turn slightly left into Marktstraße (towards the cemetery).

Coming from Kaiserslautern (A6): Take the Enkenbach-Alsenborn exit, then follow the signs to Fischbach/Bad Dürkheim. Follow the B48 until the turn-off to Bad Dürkheim. Then continue on the B37 towards Bad Dürkheim / Neustadt a. d. Weinstr., in Frankenstein follow the B39 to Lambrecht (Pfalz) - follow the main road - then turn right in front of the flower shop into Grevenhausenstraße - turn left into Kirchstraße - after approx. 350m turn slightly left into Markstraße. Drive to the cemetery and look for a parking space there.

Parking

Parking is available at the cemetery in Lambrecht (Pfalz).

Coordinates

DD
49.367245, 8.067804
DMS
49°22'02.1"N 8°04'04.1"E
UTM
32U 432319 5468699
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Pietruska Verlag: Lambrecht & Neustadt a.d.W. - ISBN: 978-3-945138-07-06, Scale 1:25.000

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Equipment

For our hiking tours we recommend the following equipment as standard:
  • Sturdy shoes
  • Clothing suitable for the weather
  • Sun and rain protection
  • Sufficient supplies of food and drinks, as there are not always refreshment stops or shops available or open everywhere.
  • Even though the paths are very well marked throughout, it is always advisable to carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons, so that you can quickly find your way to a safe area in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency, for example.
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Status
Open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2 km
Duration
0:45 h
Ascent
209 m
Descent
11 m
Highest point
408 m
Lowest point
200 m
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