Best historic site trails in Elmstein

Family-friendly circular trail around Elmstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular trail to the Ehrenfels monument in the Palatinate Forest is a wonderful experience for the whole family. The short hike begins with an ascent to the Ehrenfels and continues along the Möllbach stream. Almost at the source of the stream and at the highest point of the route, you return along the Möllbach on the other side. The tour concludes with a walk through the old town centre of Elmstein with refreshment...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. Circular hiking trail 5 inspires with wide forest paths that are very flat, with the exception of an ascent near Iggelbach. You can also look forward to some natural paths. The circular route is signposted with a white "5". You can stop off in Iggelbach. A worthwhile, short detour leads to the war memorial, from which you can enjoy great views of Iggelbach. Highlights of the hike: - Iggelbach - Iggelbach spring -...

Varied circular hiking trail through the Elmstein Valley in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The hike from Elmstein to Breitenstein can easily be combined with a unique ride on the historic museum railway "Kuckucksbähnel". Highlights of the hike: - Möllbach pond - Deer rock - Harzofen Friends of Nature Centre - Wolfsschluch hut - Breitenstein Castle --- Accessible by bus and train

Marked hiking trail from Elmstein through the Palatinate Forest. The trail leads mainly along forest paths around the district of Schafhof to the south-west of Elmstein and into the Haselbach valley with the Stamminger fountain. Only at the beginning and end does the route run along tarmac roads. The route is located within the boundaries of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park and offers numerous rest stops. --- Accessible by bus and train

Family-friendly circular hike in the middle of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park from Elmstein. The short round, which is also suitable for running, starts at the Kuckucksbähnel terminus in Elmstein and leads through the forest to Harzhofen, where the Naturfreundehaus Elmstein with a place to stop is located. The way back leads back to the starting point via paved paths. --- Accessible by bus and train

Rittersteine are natural stones, memorial stones or stone markers. They can only be found in the Palatinate Forest and serve as hiking guides. They refer to historically or locally noteworthy places or events.

Challenging day hike in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. This hike is suitable for all those who like adventure! It leads from the Mitteleiche car park on mostly unmarked paths, partly through aisles and over felled trees and sometimes across the forest in a large loop around Iggelbach. There are beautiful viewpoints along the route and refreshment stops at the Hornesselswiese forest tavern. Highlights of the hike: - Geiskopfhof ruins - Hornesselwiese forest tavern - Rehfels in Elmstein -...