Best rock climbing trails in Rhineland-Palatine

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...

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...

Short circular route along the Calmont via ferrata and the Moselle near Ediger-Eller, Rhineland-Palatinate This fantastic tour offers so much: great views of the vineyards, climbing challenges and the idyllic Moselle loop. A head for heights and sturdy footwear are an advantage, as the route leads high up and partly on ladders. There are refreshment stops in Bremm. The tour starts at Ediger-Eller railway station. Highlights: - Climbing on the Calmont via ferrata - View of the Moselle -...

On alpine trails in the Ahr Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate - for experienced hikers From the centre of Altenahr, you hike via Engelsley South and North past the Zwergenloch up to Aare Castle, which has an alpine character in some places. This means that there are places with easy climbing passages where you will need to use your hands for support. There is of course a summit book and summit cross. You walk along the ridge with magnificent views of both sides of the Ahr loop, the Teufelsloch...

Beautiful hiking trail from the Rhine to Kalmut near Boppard, Rhineland-Palatinate With wonderful views of the Rhine and the Kalmut, this hiking trail offers not only river views but also varied forest paths and a via ferrata passage. Highlights: - Hiking along the Burdenbach - View over the Rhine - In the Mühltal valley

Hiking trail with a climbing section through the vineyards to the Collisturm near Zell, Rhineland-Palatinate Start of this mix of adventure and hiking is right on the banks of the Moselle. If the via ferrata is too steep, it is possible to avoid it on the "Collis-Steilpfad", although a certain degree of surefootedness is required. The via ferrata has an alpine character and is secured with brackets, ladders and ropes. The path is exciting, but short - therefore also suitable for beginners...

This dream loop is a certified premium hiking trail. Hikers and climbers get their money's worth here. Winding paths, unspoilt stream valleys and three via ferratas integrated into the trail, although these can be bypassed. There are also magnificent views of the Hunsrück and the Moselle valley as far as the Eifel. The trail also runs past old slate tunnels, slate spoil heaps and reconstructed houses of the former slate mine workers.

Fun via ferrata to the Rabenack in St. Goarshausen. The route starts at St. Goarshausen railway station. This makes the excursion easy. Just a short distance and the route is already heading towards the via ferrata. The Rabenacksteig is a scenic climb with an alpine character. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are required. Children should only tackle the climb with climbing equipment. The climb is easy at the beginning and becomes increasingly difficult. There are places secured by...