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Hikers enjoy the scenery near Heimkirchen during the “Old World” culinary hike Sunday.
The “old world” culinary hike will take place in Heimkirchen 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The scenic hiking route is 5.5 kilometers long and features 10 stations, where mainly Palatinate specialties from the so-called “old world” will be served.
Heimkirchen is a part of Niederkirchen and is located in the northern part of Kaiserslautern County in the valley of the Gelbach creek, which is called “old world” on historical maps.
“A novelty this year is that breakfast items consisting of scrambled eggs, fleischwurst and pastries will be served 9 a.m. to noon on “Brimmepaad,” said Carola Ibrom from the Otterberg Tourist Office. “On Brimmepaad, experienced hikers have the chance to walk 10 kilometers instead of
only 5.5.”
Brimmepaad was created last year and leads hikers on intricate paths, trails along meadows, small stairs and little bridges from Heimkirchen to Holbornerhof.
The diversity of the scenery will reflect in the food specialties being served. Local clubs and associations will serve bratwurst and shish kebab made of game, meat dumplings with horseradish and sauerkraut, beef salad with fried potatoes, fried meat with coleslaw, smoked trout, potato pancakes and homemade cakes. Drinks include tap beer, various wines and liquors.
Participants of the culinary hike in Heimkirchen can stop for food specialties at 10 locations Sunday.
An exhibition of chain saw works can be seen at station No. 1. The Palzband will provide musical entertainment at station No. 3 and children can have fun on a jumping castle at station No. 4. A basket maker will present his craftsmanhip at station No. 8.
“I recommend to visit the farmers museum on Holbornerhof to experience the development of agriculture in this region” said Harald Westrich, mayor of the Otterbach-Otterberg union community. “I wish all hikers a good time while enjoying the scenery.”
Security guards are available at the parking lots and also pass out event flyers. Hikers can start at any point of the hiking path. Signs will be posted.
Flyers in English with all information and a map will be available at the Window to Rheinland-Pfalz counter in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center.
