Gossersweiler-Stein: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Gossersweiler-Stein is surrounded by natural mixed-forest uplands and bizarre red sandstone cliffs. The red sandstone rock formations in Gossersweiler-Stein are an attraction for climbers. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Gossersweiler-Stein can then continue searching for accommodation.

Nature

Rock viewpoints around Gossersweiler-Stein overlook meadows, fields and the mountains of the Palatinate Forest-Northern Vosges Biosphere Reserve. Many of the red sandstone cliffs around Gossersweiler-Stein are designated natural monuments. The Gossersweiler-Stein castle viewpoint is located in Gossersweiler Forest and is publicly accessible at all times; it offers views of Ramburg, Neuscharfeneck, Trifels and Madenburg.

Hiking and Trails

The Felsenweg trail begins in Gossersweiler-Stein, leads around the Eichelberg above Stein and continues to the Rötzenberg. Its starting point is at the car park on Am Kaiserbach road opposite the village community centre in Gossersweiler; by bus, the trail can be reached via the Kirche stop on Alte Landstraße. Its sandstone formations include Engelmannsfelsen, Krimhildenstein, Rötzenfelsen and the Isselmannsteine.

The Felsenwanderweg trail and the premium trail “Dimbacher Buntsandstein-Höhenweg” offer hiking routes for exploring the views from Gossersweiler-Stein. Nordic walking and mountain biking are possible on signposted routes around Gossersweiler-Stein. The village exploration trail and the orchard trails offer additional hiking experiences in Gossersweiler-Stein. Riding stables around Gossersweiler-Stein offer riding lessons and trail rides for children and adults.

Culture

The publicly accessible St. Martin’s Church in Stein is a Neo-Romanesque building dating from 1841. Inside are historic Baroque sculptures of Saint Martin and a Madonna. The St. Cyriacus Church comprises a Baroque church built from 1766 to 1768 and a modern extension constructed between 1971 and 1974.

Region

The Southern Wine Route region is characterised by viticulture, culinary events and regional markets. Regional specialities highlighted there include the almond blossom in spring and chestnuts in autumn. In addition, the Southern Wine Route connects castles and viewpoints with a dense network of hiking and cycling trails.

Family

The playground in Stein has a swing, spring rocker, sandbox, climbing-wall playhouse and slide; a ball field is located directly next to it.

More local pages: Gleisweiler, Barbelroth, Niederhorbach, Kapellen-Drusweiler, Pleisweiler-Oberhofen, Kirrweiler (Pfalz), Oberotterbach, Steinfeld

To the higher-level travel overview: Southern Wine Route.