Best scenic driving trails in Rhineland-Palatine

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Explore the most popular scenic driving trails in Rhineland-Palatine 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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#1 - Über den Nürburgring
5.0 (29)·Moderate·21.1 km
Adventurous, prestigious car tour in Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful tour is a driving route that takes you around the Nürburgring near Nürburg. Highlights of the tour: - Driving on the iconic Nürburgring - detour to the Nürburg - Unique race track in wooded areas
#2 - Hohenecken - Landstuhl
4.0 (6)·Moderate·33.6 km·Est. 9–10 hr
Popular and scenic mountain bike tour near Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate. The MTB tour starts from Vogelweh to Nanstein Castle. Technical single trails, challenging climbs and rapid descents make this tour particularly varied. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops
#3 - Manderscheid-Koulshore
5.0 (2)·Moderate·25.6 km·Est. 7.5–8 hr
#4 - Manderscheid-Wittlich
5.0 (2)·Hard·51.2 km·Est. 14–15.5 hr
A tough journey with a return journey on tarmac. Several climbs have to be completed on foot. Note: It can't hurt to bring an extra tyre and chain. Wittlich has a bike shop.
#5 - Kell am See - Waldrach
3.4 (2)·Moderate·24.8 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr
Beautiful hiking route from Kell am See to Waldrach in Rhineland-Palatinate From Kell am See, this hiking trail runs through the beautiful Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park and therefore guarantees a unique hiking experience along idyllic forest paths. The Riveris reservoir is a particular gem. Highlights: - Hiking in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park - Wonderful forest paths - Past the Riveris dam
#6 - Runde am Laacher See
2.3 (3)·Moderate·43.3 km·Est. 13–14 hr
Sophisticated cycle tour in Glees, Rhineland-Palatinate. This tour takes you once around Lake Laach and offers marvellous views. Some of the paths are a little overgrown or there are a few tree trunks in the way, but otherwise they are great. Highlights of the tour: - Laacher See - Krufter Ofen - Devil's Pulpit - Krayer Hof - Trass Cave - Berthold Pit - Refreshment stops available
#7 - Kell am See Wald & Wiesen Tour
3.0 (1)·Moderate·37.5 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
The circular route is a somewhat more sporty variant, where you have to pedal a little harder. Refreshment stops at Keller See, in Schillingen, at Schillinger See and in Reinsfeld.
#8 - Eifel-Maare-Mosel-Burgen
Hard·147.6 km·Est. 24 hr+
First along old railway lines from the Eifel to the Moselle on the popular Maare-Moselle cycle path. Then back along the Moselle through historic Cochem with a view of the vineyards.

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Frequently asked questions

Which scenic driving trail has the most elevation gain in Rhineland-Palatine?

Rhineland-Palatine: With an ascent of 3,874 m, Eifel-Maare-Mosel-Burgen has the most elevation gain of all of the scenic driving trails in the area. The next highest ascent for scenic driving trails is Runde am Laacher See with 1,442 m of elevation gain.