Best forest trails in Altlay

4.4(50 reviews)

Explore the most popular forest trails near Altlay with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Altlayer Schweiz
4.5 (43)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Certified premium hiking trail in Altayer Switzerland near Altlay, Rhineland-Palatinate Certified premium hiking trail This route is a certified premium hiking trail. You mostly hike through pretty forests and are accompanied by beautiful views of the valley. The eponymous Altlay Switzerland is home to numerous rock formations, viewpoints and exposed spurs. Highlights: - Hiking through Altlayer Switzerland - Hiking along the Hitzelbach stream - Mills in the Altlayer stream valley
#2 - Saar-Hunsrück-Steig Stage 18: Altlay - Blankenrath
4.3 (7)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
This route follows stage 18 of the certified Saar-Hunsrück-Steig premium trail, connecting Altlay with Blankenrath on a scenically spectacular section. The hike begins dramatically with a passage through the Altlayer Schweiz (Altlay Switzerland) region, where the trail runs mostly along narrow paths and across bizarre slate rock formations that offer great views into the Hitzelbach Valley before merging into the Altlayer Bachtal. During the subsequent ascent toward Peterswald, the route...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Altlay?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Altlay is Saar-Hunsrück-Steig Stage 18: Altlay - Blankenrath. This trail is estimated to be 17.1 km long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Altlay?

Altlay: With an ascent of 677 m, Saar-Hunsrück-Steig Stage 18: Altlay - Blankenrath has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Altlayer Schweiz with 312 m of elevation gain.