Best long 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...

Certified, historical premium hiking trail in the Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate. On this route hikers can expect a path with many geological and historical sights. The circular route leads over bridges, ladders and footbridges through the Butzerbach valley to a Roman copper mine, red sandstone rocks and legendary caves. It continues on narrow paths and at the end of this beautiful premium hiking trail is the landmark of the Kylltal, Ramstein Castle and parts of the Roman long walls. On the way...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Rhein-Mosel-Eifel-Land, Rhineland-Palatinate The dream path Eltzer Burgpanorama is a certified premium hiking trail, which was named "Germany's most beautiful hiking trail" by the hiking magazine in 2013. The route, starting in Wierschem, offers everything you could expect from a hike in the premium hiking region "Traumpfadeland Rhein-Mosel-Eifel": wonderful views from the high plateaux of the Moselle plateau, a lot of peace and quiet in the Gräflich Eltz...

Officially recognised premium hiking trail to the Altschloßfelsen near Eppenbrunn, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route starts in Eppenbrunn at the new forest car park of the Hotel-Restaurant Kupper in Eppenbrunn and leads visitors past ponds and meadows and through the Altschloßfelsen natural monument. These impressive sandstone formations rise up to 35 metres and are named after an old castle that has since fallen into ruin. The Altschlossfelsen is one of the most famous sights in the region,...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate The Morgenbachtal circular trail is located in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a region that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The round, which connects the popular "Soonwaldsteig" and "Rheinburgenweg" routes and partly follows the well-known premium hiking trail "Baumgeister-Tour", begins and ends at Rheinstein Castle (alternative starting point: Forsthaus Jägerhaus in the Binger Forest). Depending on your...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Dahner Felsenpfad is one of the Pfälzer Felsenland tours and is a certified premium hiking trail. It leads through dense forests and offers magnificent views of the surrounding landscape of the "Dahner Felsenland" premium hiking region. On mostly narrow paths, the trail leads past imposing rock formations with illustrious names such as "Bride and Groom". With the car park at the Felsenland and the car park "Am...

Idyllic circular route through the Dauner Maare nature reserve near Daun, Rhineland-Palatinate An unforgettable hike to the landmarks of the Eifel - the Maaren, whose funnel-shaped craters were created by steam eruptions. The route leads around the Gemündener Maar, the Weinfelder Maar and the Schalkenmehrener Maar and offers wonderful views of this unusual natural landscape. There are places to stop for refreshments at the starting point. The route can be reached by bus and train as well as...

A hike in the Southern Eifel Nature Park connects the Irrel Waterfalls with the mysterious Devil's Gorge. The waterfalls are actually impressive rapids of the Prüm river that tumble over huge boulders. A modern suspension bridge provides a sweeping view over the thundering water. The path leads further up into a labyrinth of jagged sandstone. In places, the path leads over slippery stones, which is why sure-footed shoes are useful. Rare ferns and mosses grow between the narrow rock faces. The...

Adventurous, certified circular route with a jungle atmosphere, Rhineland-Palatinate This trail starts at the Bergwege car park (Kell). It leads along natural springs, through lush forests and caves, past mighty rock faces and waterfalls. The view of the Pöntertal valley and the surrounding volcanic landscape from the "Schweppenburgblick" viewpoint is impressive. In the Wolfsschlucht gorge, with its unique waterfall and bubbling trail springs, the atmosphere of a primeval forest can be...

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...