Mehlinger Heide Forest School – Mehlinger Heath loop from Mehlingen

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Kaiserslautern

Mehlingen

Mehlinger Heide Forest School – Mehlinger Heath loop from Mehlingen

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Mehlinger Heide Forest School – Mehlinger Heath loop from Mehlingen

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3.64km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

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Mehlinger Heide

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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33 m

An der Heide Car Park (Mehlinger Heath)

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MYSTERIOUS SIGNS OF TIME

The high rock path

Length 12 km - walking time approx. 3 3/4 hours.

The path runs mainly in the forest and leads to several stone …

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941 m

Humming Stone, Mehlinger Heide

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You should try buzzing in the ears.

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1.05 km

Mehlinger Heide Forest School

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The Mehlinger Heide is the second largest heathland in Germany and was formerly a military training area.

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1.11 km

Little Mehlinger Heath (East Part)

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The Mehlinger Heide is one of the largest heathlands in Germany. The smaller part east of the motorway is particularly attractive, with benches, a small shelter and occasional views of …

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2.57 km

Mehlinger Heath

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At the end of July and beginning of August the heather cools down, when there is fog in the morning and you are on the plain before sunrise, you can take really great photos .....

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2.74 km

Viewing platform on "Höhe 325"

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On a small hill, this vantage point offers a good panoramic view over the heath.

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3.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

1.45 km

Surfaces

2.45 km

720 m

433 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

7°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

August 11, 2024,Mehlingerheide quick tour

Today we braved the heat to hike but the sun was too much and we turned back to find a shadier sunday outdoor hangout.

Ita in full bloom however so come at sunset or sunrise this week to see the heide in full bloom .