Best lake trails in Hauenstein
3.7(50 reviews)
Explore the most popular lake trails near Hauenstein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.6 (29)·Hard·15.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail near Hauenstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful circular trail leads on narrow paths along bizarre rock formations around the idyllically situated shoe village of Hauenstein - every now and then you should stop and enjoy the marvellous view. For example, the view over Hauenstein from the "Hühnerstein", which is accessible via a ladder, is very beautiful. At the end of the hike, you can round off the day with a visit to the German Shoe Museum in...
- 4.5 (15)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrImpressive scenic hike organised by the Palatinate Forest Association in Hauenstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. The hike can be reached by bus (Hauenstein bus stop) and is ideal for a day trip from Mannheim. If you are travelling by car, you can park at the starting point. The hiking trail starts at the Farrenwiese hiking car park. It then leads in a southerly direction through the Queichtal valley along the water to the Dicke Eiche hiking centre. The trail then leads back to Hauenstein on the...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful hike south of Hauenstein in Rhineland-Palatinate This route begins south of the well-known climatic health resort of Hauenstein and lies in the middle of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park biosphere reserve. The small but very interesting place is surrounded by numerous, bizarre colored sandstone rocks. The path leads through the hilly, lush green forest landscape of the Palatinate Forest and also through the Queich valley. Arriving in the Wanderheim, a stop at the "Dicke Eiche" hut...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·15.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried circular hike in the southern Palatinate Forest from Hauenstein. The hiking trail starts from the Farrenwiese car park with a fairly steep ascent to Himmelspforte and Winterkirchel, followed by an equally steep descent to the Grünbrunnen meadows outside Erfweiler. The route continues at a leisurely pace to the Erfweiler waterfall and the Eibach spring. On the way back, you can stop for refreshments at the "Dicke Eiche" hiking centre. Highlights of the hike: - Winterkirchel -...
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·43.9 km·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrBeautiful mountain bike tour in the Pfälzer Wald mountain bike park. A great and varied tour - there are many hairpin bends, some steep and exposed but also nice flowing sections. It is possible to stop off at the Bärenbrunnerhof. Start is at the "Hauenstein Mitte" railway station. Highlights: - "Römerfelsen" rock formation near the route - Natural lakes "Rohrwoog" - "Honigfels" rock formation
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·62.4 km·Est. 18–20 hrChallenging MTB tour in Germany/France. This extensive tour leads from Hauenstein in the Palatinate through Dahn, Fischbach, the dense forests in the region and even over the German-French border. It returns along the Saarbach and then through the forest again to Bruchweiler/Bärenbach, Reichenbach and Hauenstein. You can always take a break in the villages and find a restaurant or café to rest and eat.
- 1.0 (1)·Hard·28 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park from Hauenstein. The tour starts at the car park of the nature discovery centre and leads through the Hauenstein - Dahn single trail area, alternating between climbs and flowing trail descents. Numerous viewpoints along the way round off the tour.
- Hard·18.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried day hike in the southern Palatinate Forest from Hauenstein. Highlights of the hike: - Numerous fascinating rock formations such as Sattelfelsen, Hasenteller, Wolfsfels - Refreshments available at the Dicke Eiche hiking centre - Sorgenberg tower - Landscape pond in the Bottental valley - Four beeches refuge ----- Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Hauenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Hauenstein is Hauenstein - Erfweiler - Dahn. This trail is estimated to be 62.4 km long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Hauenstein?
Hauenstein: With an ascent of 1,950 m, Hauenstein - Erfweiler - Dahn has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is MTB Tour 12: Hauenstein (Hauenstein-West) with 1,549 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Hauenstein?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Hauenstein is Hauensteiner Schusterpfad with a 4.6-star rating from 29 reviews.