Best cave trails in Idar-Oberstein
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Explore the most popular cave trails near Idar-Oberstein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 5.0 (2)·Hard·23 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrBeautiful, varied circular hiking trail near Idar-Oberstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. The well-marked circular hike begins and ends at the Weiherschleife car park in Idar-Oberstein. The trail first leads through dense woodland past the St Barbara's gallery and then continues along the outskirts of Idar-Oberstein. You will be accompanied by the babbling of the Nahe in parts of the hike. Highlights of the hike: - St Barbara's gallery - Varied landscape - Beautiful views over the city
- 2.9 (12)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVersatile hike in Rhineland-Palatinate. The car park near the St. Barbaba gallery is the starting point. The route alternates between beautiful woodland and wide open fields, a little downhill towards the Idarbach stream and then into the centre of Idar. There are refreshment stops along the route.
- 2.6 (8)·Hard·15.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThe Edelsteinschleiferweg dream loop is a certified premium hiking trail. Despite the densely populated areas, this hike offers fantastic views over Idar-Oberstein down into the Nahe valley. The route passes forests, bodies of water and rock formations. If you have time, you can also plan a tour of the nearby gemstone mines.
- 2.5 (28)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly and eventful hike at the Steinkaulenberg gemstone mines, Rhineland-Palatinate. The route starts at the Steinkaulenberg car park. From there, the fairly short loop leads through woods and fields. Halfway along the route, you can enjoy wonderful views after an easy but steady climb. After a relaxed return, it is worth visiting the Steinkaulenberg gemstone mines, the only "mineral mines" in Europe that are open to visitors. This is a great excursion idea, especially for families...
- 1.0 (1)·Easy·13.7 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried mountain bike tour near Algenrodt, Rhineland-Palatinate This route leads along the Schleiferweg and the X1 over many beautiful paths (single trails) around Algenrodt. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Single trails - great views - Dietzenwald, Kammerwoog, Enzweiler - Steinkaulenberg gemstone mine.
- Hard·45.1 km·Est. 14–15.5 hrMountain bike tour with a high proportion of trails. This technically demanding mountain bike route is a merciless test of riding skills and winds its way through the rugged singletrack of the Palatinate Forest in the Palatinate Forest-North Vosges UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The route consists of challenging climbs and aggressive descents where an experienced riding technique is essential to master the natural obstacles. This route is categorised as S2 to S3 on the Single Trail Scale (STS)....
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Idar-Oberstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Idar-Oberstein is Wildenburg Mountain Bike Tour. This trail is estimated to be 45.1 km long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Idar-Oberstein?
Idar-Oberstein: With an ascent of 1,736 m, Wildenburg Mountain Bike Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Rund um Idar-Oberstein with 894 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail with caves in Idar-Oberstein?
The most popular and difficult trail with caves in Idar-Oberstein is Rund um Idar-Oberstein with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Krechelsfels
- Hoppstätter Achatschleife
- Nahepanorama
- Götzplatz
- Schloss Oberstein
- Schloss Oberstein
- Burg Bosselstein
- Felsenkirche
- Ehemaliges Freibad
- Struth-Felsen
- Weiherschleife
- St. Barbara Stollen
- Wasserfall Fischbach
- Ballenberg
- Staumauer Kammerwoog
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Weiherschleife Idar-Oberstein
- Edelsteinkreisel
- TuS Tiefenstein
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Oberstein
- Edelsteinmine Steinkaulenberg