Kehrdichannichts Lodge

Kehrdichannichts is a stone building in the Palatine Forest landscape that served both as a hunting lodge and for forestry purposes. The structure combines architectural features reflecting these two functions in its design.

Count John Frederick of Leiningen had a wooden hunting lodge built in 1707 after the Electoral Palatinate established a hunting reserve. The structure was later rebuilt in stone and changed its purpose and owners multiple times.

Stone wall reliefs depicting Count Frederick Magnus show the lodge's connection to German aristocratic hunting traditions. These decorative elements reflect how important both hunting and forest management were to those who lived here.

Access to the building is via forest paths that may vary in accessibility depending on the season. It is wise to wear sturdy shoes and take special care when conditions are wet.

The name Kehrdichannichts first appeared in 1651 and may refer to an earlier significance of the location that predates the current building. This name has surprisingly endured through multiple rebuilds and ownership changes over the centuries.