South of Kaiserlautern, the Palatinate Forest stretches all the way to the French border and far beyond. Right in the middle, the next highlight of our Palatinate bucket list. The Luitpold Tower on the Weißenberg near Merzalben offers the most breathtaking view over the dense treetops and the seemingly endless expanse of the forest. Here it quickly becomes clear that the Palatinate Forest is the largest contiguous forest area in Germany - forest as far as the eye can see.

But that alone does not make it so special. No matter what time of year or time of day, the view from the tower is always enchanting. When it snows, the treetops glisten in monochrome colors and create a winter wonderland that is second to none.

In the early hours of the morning, the early morning mist gets caught in the treetops and you float on the small platform of the tower above a bed of clouds that disappears as if by magic when the sun sets. Those who prefer the blackness of the night to the early hours of the morning can experience one of the most beautiful starry skies that the region, and probably the whole of Germany, has to offer on starry nights. If you are looking for a real adventure, stay all night on warm summer nights.

The Luitpoldturm is very difficult to reach by public transport, so we recommend traveling by car.