Merzauerhof

Merzauerhof is a farm in Falkenstein, Donnersbergkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate. Merzauerhof is situated nearby to the reservoir Appelbrunnen 1910, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Rabenfels.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schelmenkopf - Falkenstein and Falkenstein Castle.

Schelmenkopf - Falkenstein

Nature reserve

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Schelmenkopf - Falkenstein is a nature reserve.

Falkenstein Castle

Castle

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Falkenstein Castle is a ruined hill castle dating to the Middle Ages. It is situated above the eponymous village of Falkenstein on the Donnersberg, the highest point in the Palatinate region, which rises within the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Falkenstein Castle is situated 1¼ km south of Merzauerhof.

Donnersberg

Peak

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The Donnersberg is the highest peak of the Palatinate region of Germany. The mountain lies between the towns of Rockenhausen and Kirchheimbolanden, in the Donnersbergkreis district, which is named after the mountain. Donnersberg is situated 3 km east of Merzauerhof.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Königsstuhl and Ruppertsecken.

Königsstuhl

Locality

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Königsstuhl is a locality, which is situated 3 km east of Merzauerhof.

Ruppertsecken

Village

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Ruppertsecken is a municipality in the Donnersbergkreis district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. With an altitude of 498.5 m above NHN it is the highest independent village in the Palatinate. Ruppertsecken is situated 3 km north of Merzauerhof.