Best city walk trails in Rhineland-Palatine
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- 4.6 (202)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular route over three of the most famous bridges in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads over three of the most famous bridges in Mainz: Theodor Hüss (North Bridge), Kostheim Bridge and South Bridge. This mostly flat path leads along the Rhine and the Main. The Main flows into the Rhine at the Mainspitze. Along the way, you pass the Maaraue open-air swimming pool with its huge sunbathing areas and the rafting museum in the Schönborn bastion. Numerous refreshment stops...
- 4.3 (78)·Easy·2.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrVaried hike to the Reichsburg Cochem near Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads through the old town of Cochem with its pretty half-timbered houses and along beautiful vineyards up to the Reichsburg Cochem. There are always wonderful views of Cochem's landmark - the Reichsburg and of the beautiful city directly on the Moselle. The Reichsburg was built in the 11th century and served as a customs castle in the Middle Ages. On the way there are numerous cafes and restaurants to stop...
- 3.9 (65)·Easy·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHistorical walk through the city centre of Trier in Rhineland-Palatinate This walking trail leads clockwise through Trier's city centre - past numerous tourist attractions in Germany's oldest city. The route leads past the Karl Marx House, the birthplace of probably Trier's most famous son, the German philosopher Karl Marx, and the Electoral Palace and its idyllic palace garden. The route also runs along the banks of the Moselle, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the Moselle...
- 4.1 (31)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular city walk in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate. Trier shows itself from its most beautiful side on this fantastic route. The circular route begins at the Porta Nigra, the city's landmark, which was inaugurated by the Romans in 180 AD and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to imposing buildings from a wide variety of eras, the route also features a short section along the Moselle and numerous nice places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Moselle - Palace...
- 4.1 (39)·Easy·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrShort walk through the centre of Kobelnz in Rhineland-Palatinate This walk leads through the historic centre of Koblenz and follows the course of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. It also passes the Electoral Palace and the Deutsches Eck at the confluence of the two rivers. Highlights: - Electoral Palace - Deutsches Eck at the mouth of the Rhine and Moselle - Beautiful old town of Koblenz
- 4.1 (37)·Easy·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrWonderful city walk along the banks of the Rhine in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate This route starts at the car park at the western end of the Theodor Heuss Bridge. It is a flat, tarmac walk along the Rhine that offers visitors a great view of the city. It is barrier-free. There are also nice places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Fort Weisenau - Malakoff Terrace - Beautiful park on the banks of the Rhine
- 4.0 (34)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHistorical walk through Trier's historic city centre in Rhineland-Palatinate Starting at Trier's main railway station, this walking trail runs through the historic city centre - past the Porta Nigra, the Karl Marx House and the Electoral Palace. Of course, there are also numerous places to stop for refreshments here. Highlights: - Electoral Palace Trier - Karl Marx House - Porta Nigra
- 4.3 (44)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed walk in Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a leisurely walk or short jog in Vogelweh. Parts of the route lead through the Vogelweh Housing Area. There are several playgrounds along the way. Please note: Access to this route may be restricted or only possible for members of the US military. Highlights of the route: - paved paths - Birdsong
- 4.5 (12)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis impressive route leads through the famous steep slopes of the Ahr Valley and surrounds the historic red wine town of Ahrweiler. The route follows a varied mix of paved vineyard paths, narrow forest trails and sections of the famous red wine hiking trail. A central highlight is the constant alternation between open panoramic views of the wide valley landscape and shady forest passages at the foot of the slope. The sun-exposed slate slopes are ideal for observing wall lizards, peregrine...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest city walk trail in Rhineland-Palatine?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest city walk trail in Rhineland-Palatine is Von Pirmasens zum Fluss Blies. This trail is estimated to be 87.9 km long.
Which city walk trail has the most elevation gain in Rhineland-Palatine?
Rhineland-Palatine: With an ascent of 1,712 m, Von Pirmasens zum Fluss Blies has the most elevation gain of all of the city walk trails in the area. The next highest ascent for city walk trails is Flache Rheinrunde durchs Karlsuher Schloß with 958 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult city walk trail in Rhineland-Palatine?
The most popular and difficult city walk trail in Rhineland-Palatine is RheinBurgenWeg Stage 9: Bad Salzig - St. Goar with a 4.7-star rating from 25 reviews.
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