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Palatinate region
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in the greater Palatinate region.
Castle Lichtenberg
Burg Lichtenberg
Burgstraße 16
66871 Thallichtenberg
Short Description
Explore Germany´s largest castle ruins at castle Lichtenberg.
Opening hours
Every day: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact information
Phone: 06381 8429
Children's Playground
Circular Cycle Trail through the Palatinate
Course: Weilerbach - Oberstaufenbach - Neunkirchen am Potzberg - Fockenberg-Limbach - Mackenbach - Kaiserslautern - Otterbach - Pfeiffermühle
Short description
The starting point is the town center of Weilerbach on the former railway line in the Bahnhofstrasse. From there, the round trip follows the signs for the "Pfälzer Land Radweg" to the center of Oberstaufenbach. There, the HBR signposted connecting route via Neunkirchen on Potzberg and Fockenberg-Limbach to Mackenbach branches off to the "Barbarossa Cycle Path". From Mackenbach the round trip follows the signposting of the "Barbarossa Cycle Path" via Rodenbach to Kaiserslautern. From the corner of K 1 / Rütschhofstraße in Kaiserslautern, the tour follows the signs for the "Lautertal Cycle Path" via Otterbach and Katzweiler to the level of the Hirschhorn Bordenmühle. From there, the bike tour follows the signposting of the "Pfälzer Land cycle path" and leads through the Pfeifertal back to the starting point in Weilerbach.
Key data
Distance: 53 km
Ascent: 324 m
Descent: 324 m
Forest Fountain
Schützenbrunnen
66887 Neunkirchen am Potzberg
Short description
The Schützenbrunnen is found above the village in the Potzberg Forest (Potzbergwald), next to a small pond and spring.
The history of the fountain goes all the way back to 1894, when the small pond and spring offered a place of relaxation and rest. Before and after both World Wars festivals were celebrated here.
The fountain’s system was redesigned by Günter Zinßmeister and thus the fountain was “reopened” in 1998 and still functions to this day.
Today, the idyllic clearing invites you to linger. Wooden benches and tables provide a comfortable resting spot and as it is adjacent to hiking trails, it is easily accessible for everyone.
Library
Schul- und Gemeindebücherei Neunkirchen am Potzberg
Finkenbergstr. 7
66887 Neunkirchen am Potzberg
Opening hours
Wednesday: 3 - 4 p.m.
Point of contact
Max Rübel
Phone: 06385 1365
Outdoor swimming pool in Altenglan
Sport- und Freizeitbad Altenglan
In der Godersbach
66885 Altenglan
Short description
The outdoor swimming pool is open in the summer time (approx. May through September).
Opening hours: 9.30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Entry fee: Adults: 4 Euro; Children from 6 to 17 years: 2 Euro; Children under the age of 6 free of charge
Point of contact
Peter Weingart
Phone: 06381 4250266
E-mail: freibad-altenglan(at)web.de
Play boules
Boule-Spiel
Friedhofstr. 14
66887 Neunkirchen am Potzberg
Time
Every first and third Friday of the month after 6 p.m.
Season begins in April.
Short description
Play boules with the locals at the boules lane in front of the local kindergarten.
Railroad Pedal Cars in Altenglan
Draisinentour
Am Bahnhof
66885 Altenglan
Short description
This is one of the most exciting activities the Glan-Valley has to offer: 40km of unused railroad track are waiting to be discovered by you.
With the Draisine (a vehicle built for the tracks) you can experience the area first hand. While on the track, you can stop and get lunch at one of the many restaurants or just enjoy the magnificent nature around you.
Keep in mind that you'll have to schedule your visit early since the tour is often booked out months in advance. Find more information on the website.
Contact information
Phone: 06381 424270
Union Church
Unionskirche
Kirchbergstraße 9
66887 Neunkirchen am Potzberg
Short description
The Union Church influences not only the name, but the cityscape of Neunkirchen am Potzberg. Surrounded by the historic city wall, the church sits atop a small hill above most of the village's houses.
It’s said that a church has resided on top of this hill as early as the 13th century, thus lending it the name “Kirchberg” or Church-Hill.
There used to be separate Lutheran and Reformist communities in Neunkirchen. In 1818, these two churches joined and used the old Lutheran building for worship—since then fittingly named the “Union Church.”
Especially noteworthy about the church: inside is an organ that dates back to 1783. Today, the organ is played regularly thanks to a restoration effort in the 90’s.
The Protestant community of Neunkirchen, which includes those from Oberstaufenbach and Föckelberg, currently hold worship services in the church. Together the Neunkirchen, Mühlbach, and Gimsbach communities all form the Protestant parish of Am Potzberg.
Wildlife Park Potzberg
Wildpark Potzberg
Auf dem Potzberg 1
66887 Föckelberg
Opening hours
Every day 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
From the end of March to the end of October there are flight shows with royal eagles, mighty vultures, quick hawks, shrewd kites, and cunning buzzards. The flight shows start at 3 p.m.
Point of contact
Harald Schauß
Phone: 06385 6249
E-mail: wildpark(at)potzberg.de