Himmelspforte

Himmelspforte is a locality in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Himmelspforte is situated nearby to the locality Jungwald, as well as near Deimersdölle.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hoher Kopf and German Shoe Museum.

Hoher Kopf

Peak

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Hoher Kopf is a peak.

The German Shoe Museum is a museum in Hauenstein, Palatinate. Its exhibits cover the development of the local shoe industry. On four stories of an old shoe factory, the museum illustrates both technical aspects of shoe manufacturing and the social and every day history of shoes.

Altdahn Castle

Castle

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Altdahn Castle is a castle ruin in the Palatinate Forest, the German part of the Wasgau region. It is located near the town of Dahn in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It stands 337 metres above sea level. Altdahn Castle is situated 3½ km southwest of Himmelspforte.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hauenstein and Erfweiler.

Hauenstein

Village

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Hauenstein is a municipality in the Südwestpfalz district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated in the Palatinate forest, approximately 20 km east of Pirmasens, and 20 km west of Landau.

Erfweiler

Village

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Erfweiler is a municipality in Südwestpfalz district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany. It is a state-recognised resort. Erfweiler is situated 2½ km southwest of Himmelspforte.