Pälzer Weltachs, Sandstone rock in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Pälzer Weltachs is a sandstone rock formation located on Kleiner Roßrück mountain at about 459 meters elevation in the Palatinate region. The formation features a carved relief and can be accessed via hiking trails that wind through the surrounding forest.

In the 19th century, Bavarian authorities erected a pillar-shaped surveying landmark on the Kleiner Roßrück. A local forester carved the supporting rock table with a relief and inscription based on Paul Münch's poem "Mer Pälzer un die Weltachs"; the sculpted Pälzer Weltachs was inaugurated in 1964.

The rock displays an inscription and relief showing the "lubrication of the world axis" concept. This references a dialect poem that playfully celebrates the Palatinate's importance in a lighthearted way.

The rock is accessible only by foot along designated hiking trails, as there is no direct vehicle access. The trails pass through forested terrain and offer a moderate walking experience.

The inscription on the rock reads "Do werd die Weltachs ingeschmeert un uffgebasst, dass nix passeert" (Here the world axis is greased and watched so nothing happens). It closely follows Paul Münch's dialect poem. Some speculate that the pillar landmark and rock table originally inspired Münch to write the poem.