Best hard trails in Rhineland-Palatine

Rocky premium hiking trail near Ernzen, Rhineland-Palatinate This circular trail is a certified premium hiking trail. Gorges and gorges in the rock bastions of the Ferschweiler plateau - especially the 28-metre-deep Teufelsschlucht (Devil's Gorge) - reveal the impressive elemental force of nature. But this spectacular route offers even more. At 140 metres, the clear water of the Prüm fights its way between mighty boulders. A hiking bridge offers fascinating views of the rapids and the...

Popular circular hiking trail on the Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate The starting point for this wonderful hike, which combines the popular Calmont via ferrata and the Calmont high trail into a beautiful circular tour, is Ediger-Eller railway station (accessible by bus and train). The route is characterised by great views over the Moselle valley and the idyllic, vine-covered steep slopes. A relatively beginner-friendly but strenuous via ferrata leads up to the Calmont, the "steepest vineyard...

Certified hiking trail on the Middle Rhine near Boppard, Rhineland-Palatinate This dream loop is a certified premium hiking trail and is suitable for beginners. The climb itself is classed as an easy climb with difficulty level B. Climbing equipment is not absolutely necessary for more experienced hikers. However, for those who are not free from giddiness, it is advisable to bring climbing equipment and possibly gloves. It is also possible to hire equipment nearby at the petrol station. The...

Popular via ferrata on the Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate This unique hike leads in a beautiful round over the summit of the Calmont and back via the Mosel via ferrata Calmont. The start and end point of this scenic circular hike in the holiday region of Cochem is the car park at the Bremmer church. From there, it goes up to the Calmont, often called the "steepest vineyard in Europe". On weekends there are refreshments right at the summit cross. We continue towards the via ferrata, where...

Certified premium hiking trail on medieval tracks near Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate. There is something for everyone on this certified premium hiking trail: nature experience, city stroll, castle sites, and magnificent views. Here, you can experience the beautiful Moselle landscape at its best. The character of the tour is shaped by picturesque views, beautiful forests, steep slopes of the Moselle and its profoundly cut side valleys, and, of course, the river itself. However, the circular...

This route is stage 15 of the Rheinsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Sankt Goarshausen and ending in Kaub. The demanding king stage of the trail follows rocky paths through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage site, passing Katz Castle and the town of Dörscheid. Hikers climb the famous Loreley plateau before navigating steep, undulating terrain that offers panoramic river views. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels in Kaub, as wild camping...

Popular via ferrata on the Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate. This adrenaline-packed hike starts at the Ediger-Eller train station (reachable by bus and train). The Calmont via Ferrata takes you up the steep slopes of the Moselle Valley to the "steepest vineyard in Germany." Several vantage points, such as the "Eller Todesangst," offer far-reaching views of the surrounding vineyards, the Calmont Moselle loop, and the Stuben monastery ruins. Although the via Ferrata is one of the easier in...

Great via ferrata in the Vulkan-Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate A varied via ferrata that is rated difficulty level C. A beautiful landscape, historic knights' paths and of course adventurous, partly vertical climbing sections await. After the hiking trail from Manderscheid, the via ferrata starts here at the beginning of the route. A visit to the village is definitely worthwhile, as there are cafés and restaurants here. Highlights: - Town of Manderscheid - great view

Certified premium hiking trail in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate The dream loop Kasteler Felsenpfad is a certified premium hiking trail. The route leads over the high plateau of Kastel-Staadt and is characterized by a unique variety of experiences. The magnificent landscape of the red sandstone rock with towering cliffs are a special highlight and inspire every hiker. In addition to geological sights, there are also testimonies of human history to...

This route follows stage 12 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Braubach and ends in Filsen. The trail climbs steeply along the Zecherweg before entering dense forests that lead toward the Marksburg, the only never-destroyed hilltop castle on the Middle Rhine. Hikers traverse rolling woodland paths past the Hexenköpfel and the Lusthäuschen viewpoint, concluding with a scenic ascent to the Filsener Ley nature reserve before dropping into Filsen. Overnight stays are accommodated in local...