Best moderate trails in Bad Dürkheim

Panoramic hike around the legendary red sandstone rock reef "Drachenfels", Rhineland-Palatinate. This hiking route leads from the Zum Saupferch inn to the Drachenfels and the Lambertskreuz inn. The Drachenfels, a mighty reef of red sandstone, is characterised by outstanding views over the northern part of the Palatinate Forest and also has caves that are perfect for exploring. Drachenfels can also be reached from the village of Neidenfels to the south. Highlights of the hike: - Westfels...

Panoramic hike on the edge of the Palatinate Forest around the spa town of Bad Dürkheim. This is the route of an event organised by the BKK hiking initiative. The panorama trail of the Drachenfels Club in Bad Dürkheim will be explored. The route starts at Wurstmarktplatz and leads through the village before a moderate climb takes you into the beautiful forest. The route climbs up to the Kriemhildenstuhl, an impressive Roman quarry. There is a platform on which a wooden shelter has been...

Historic circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. Hikers interested in history will get their money's worth on this fairly relaxed circular route through the Palatinate Forest. You pass a former Roman quarry, a Celtic ring wall, and marvelous views of the Limburg monastery ruins. The route can be reached by bus and train (access from Bad Dürkheim railway station. You can start at Wurstmarkt-Platz. There are opportunities to take a break (e.g., at the Drei Eichen...

Popular circular hike on the eastern edge of the central Palatinate Forest near Bad Dürkheim. Highlights of the hike: - Snake pond - Large Eppental valley - Schwabenbach stream - Hammelsbrunnen fountain - Dreispitz ridge - Brezelstein - Historic Hardenburg castle ruins with refreshment stop at the Lindenklause forest restaurant ----- Accessible by bus and train

Popular circular hike in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking route leads from the Zum Saupferch inn to Drachenfels. The Drachenfels is characterised by an outstanding view over the northern part of the Palatinate Forest. There are other beautiful rock formations along the route and there are caves directly on the Drachenfels that are well worth exploring. Alternatively, Drachenfels can be reached from the village of Neidenfels to the south, which adds a few kilometres to...

Varied hike in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike starts and ends at the "Alte Schmelz" car park. Arriving by bus is possible also. The first part of the hike is uphill to the summit of the Rahnfels (516 m). The ascent is worthwhile, as you have a magnificent view from the Frankenthaler Hütte. From there, the route leads downhill on narrow paths to the castle ruins of Schloss Schloss Schloss, which probably date back to 1200. A detour to Nonnenfels and...

Panoramic hike on the edge of the Palatinate Forest around Bad Dürkheim. The circular trail starts at Bad Dürkheim railway station and leads through the spa gardens into the Palatinate Forest past several viewpoints, historical sites and places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Devil's Stone - View of the Herzogweiher pond - Kaiser-Wilhelm-Höhe viewing tower - Kriemhildenstuhl - Shepherd's hut --- Accessible by bus and train

Panoramic circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest-North Vosges biosphere reserve, Rhineland-Palatinate. Hikers can expect plenty of variety on this route to the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Höhe. Great views, such as from the Ricardus view, are a constant companion. There is also a relic from the year 200 AD along the way: the Roman quarry at Kriemhildenstuhl. Highlights of the hike: - Kaiser-Wilhelm-Höhe - Devil's Stone - Roman quarry on the Kriemhildenstuhl - Ricardusblick viewpoint - View of...

Historical hike to Limburg Castle, Rhineland-Palatinate. From the centre of Bad Dürkheim, the route leads through the town and forest towards Limburg Castle. Limburg Castle is a medieval rock castle nestled in a charming landscape. The route returns to Bad Dürkheim via Grethen. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Limburg Castle

Beautiful hiking trail from Bad Dürkheim to Heidenfels in Rhineland-Palatinate. From Bad Dürkheim, this route runs in a northwesterly direction to the Heidenfels and passes the former Roman quarry Kriemhildenstuhl and the Heidenfels. Further highlights await along the route. It starts at Wurstmart-Platz in Bad Dürkheim. From there the path into the forest and goes slightly but steadily uphill past the Schäferwarte, Kaiser-Wilhem-Höhe and the "Herzogweiherblick" vantage point up to the...