Amseldell

Amseldell is a forest park near Trippstadt featuring walking paths that wind through dense woodlands and pass by rocky outcrops while following the Moosalb stream. The landscape combines natural waterways with rock formations that rise from the surrounding forest.

Friedrich Ludwig Sckell began landscaping the grounds in the 1780s, before Carl von Gienanth developed it into an established leisure park in the 19th century. These two phases created the foundations for the woodland destination we see today.

The site became established as a recreational destination in the 19th century, attracting visitors from the region who valued the combination of forest pathways and rock features. Today this tradition is reflected in the various walking routes and picnic areas that show how this place has long been a spot for shared leisure time.

The site is accessible via a marked trail extending 21 kilometers that links Trippstadt and Johanniskreuz, with route details available in both towns. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the paths traverse forested areas and rocky terrain.

Until 1843, a woman known as the Rock Woman lived in a cave at the edge of the park, where openings carved as a door and window are still visible in the rock face today. This unusual dwelling is a rare record of how people lived in earlier centuries in this region.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

GPS coordinates: 49.34780,7.74528

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:44