Best partially-paved trails in Rhineland-Palatine

Popular circular route over three of the most famous bridges in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads over three of the most famous bridges in Mainz: Theodor Hüss (North Bridge), Kostheim Bridge and South Bridge. This mostly flat path leads along the Rhine and the Main. The Main flows into the Rhine at the Mainspitze. Along the way, you pass the Maaraue open-air swimming pool with its huge sunbathing areas and the rafting museum in the Schönborn bastion. Numerous refreshment stops...

Short circular route through the Devil's Gorge in Rhineland-Palatinate This short circular hiking trail takes you through the Devil's Gorge, a unique gorge landscape with rock formations and viewing cliffs, without any major detours. Highlights: - Unique rock formations - Devil's Gorge Nature Park Centre - Labyrinth at the nature park centre

Natural circular hiking tour in Nickenich, Rhineland-Palatinate. There is a car park and a bus stop right next to the lake. It is located in the Vulkaneifel region near Maria Laach Abbey and is the largest lake in Rhineland-Palatinate at approx. 3.3 km². Highlights: - Lake Laach - Camping possible - Maria Laach Abbey - Sour well - Interesting flora & fauna - Beautiful views

Varied hike to the Reichsburg Cochem near Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads through the old town of Cochem with its pretty half-timbered houses and along beautiful vineyards up to the Reichsburg Cochem. There are always wonderful views of Cochem's landmark - the Reichsburg and of the beautiful city directly on the Moselle. The Reichsburg was built in the 11th century and served as a customs castle in the Middle Ages. On the way there are numerous cafes and restaurants to stop...

Idyllic hike around the Laacher See near Glees, Rhineland-Palatinate This beautiful route leads around the well-known Laacher See, which formed more than 13,000 years ago from a volcanic crater and shaped the surrounding landscape. The route is absolutely flat and very easy. The proximity to the lake and the surrounding nature can be enjoyed over a distance of more than 8 kilometers. However, direct contact with the water is only possible at the bird sanctuary not far from the parking lot....

Varied premium hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. In the forests, you will come across interesting rock formations again and again. The circular hike starts at the ice pond, which is located on Landauer Straße near the municipal hospital. From there, the route leads to the anvil rock and on to the "Platte" car park. Here you follow the sign to Waldhaus Starkenbrunnen on a natural path gently downhill and, once in the valley, number 5. A somewhat steeper incline...

Popular circular hiking trail near Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate. Great views of the Moselle await you on this circular hike starting at Cochem railway station. From the Moselle valley, the trail climbs for around 2 kilometres up to the 19th century Seits Chapel and the Schwedenkreuz, but otherwise the route is quite relaxed. You hike along the Moselhöhenweg trail for several kilometres. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the Moselle valley from the Moselle High Trail - Seit chapel (Seits...

Circuit with fantastic views in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate. The starting point can be easily reached by bus or car. From there, it goes on the Rompertsweg, which leads to the mysterious Sirzenicher waterfall. The way back leads along the Stadterweg, with several beautiful views. Highlights: - Gillenbach - Sirzenich Waterfall - St. Mark's Chapel - Marian Column - Former New Apostolic Church Trier-Pallien

Historical walk through the city centre of Trier in Rhineland-Palatinate This walking trail leads clockwise through Trier's city centre - past numerous tourist attractions in Germany's oldest city. The route leads past the Karl Marx House, the birthplace of probably Trier's most famous son, the German philosopher Karl Marx, and the Electoral Palace and its idyllic palace garden. The route also runs along the banks of the Moselle, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the Moselle...

Scenic hiking trail along the Rhine River near Bacharach in Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads east of the Rhine from Bacharach via Nauheim into the surrounding valleys. Due to its location on the Rhine, the area is heavily influenced by viticulture. From the starting point, the hike begins with an ascent on field paths. Beautiful views accompany the ascent. Through forest and meadowland, the route continues in a dominant manner. At the end of the loop, the historical highlight of the...