Best forest trails in Trippstadt
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- 4.6 (383)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly, multi-faceted circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a relaxing and exciting hike that starts in the climatic health resort of Trippstadt at Trippstadt Castle and leads to the historic ruins of Wilenstein Castle and through the Karlstal Gorge. The history of Wilenstein Castle dates back to the 12th century and was probably built in 1152 under Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. The buildings were partially destroyed during the Thirty Years'...
- 4.7 (133)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walking trail around Trippstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate. This walking trail is a fantastic short tour around Trippstadt and is ideal for an excursion with the whole family. There are several highlights within a short distance. The starting point in Trippstadt can be reached by bus or car. From there, the route leads through one of the loveliest valleys in the Palatinate Forest - the Karlstal Gorge. Both nature and culture lovers will get their money's worth here. The route passes the...
- 4.4 (47)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrOfficial circular hiking trail of the municipality of Trippstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate. This official hiking trail of the municipality of Trippstadt leads from Trippstadt town centre past Trippstadt Castle, Willenstein Castle and through the Kottelbach valley. The route is easily accessible by bus and train and there are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Willenstein Castle - Sägmühl pond - Trippstadt Castle
- 4.3 (55)·Moderate·15.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrBeautiful hiking trail along Wilenstein Castle from Trippstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail leads through atmospheric rocky gorges and historical sights. It follows the Lambertsbach stream and beautiful forest and meadow paths. There is still a lot to discover in Trippstadt, so the castle or the ironworks museum are always worth a visit! Start at the car park at the Karlstalhalle. There is a restaurant nearby to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Wilenstein Castle - Hiking...
- 4.3 (36)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried tour through the Palatinate Forest near Trippstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate Beginning at the castle in Trippstadt, the route leads in a northwesterly direction across the valley of the Moosalbe to the campsite in Finsterbrunnertal. The Naturfreundehaus is also located there. The route then leads south of the valley along forest paths back to Trippstadt. Highlights: - Trippstadt Castle - Wilenstein Castle - Moosalbe
- 4.5 (17)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThe tour starts at the Klugsche Mühle mill and leads via Unterhammer, Eisenschmelz, Finsterbrunnen to the Karlstalschlucht gorge, continuing via Oberhammer, Großer Rothenberg, Sägmühlweiher, Trippstadt and Wilenstein Castle back to the starting point. You walk along idyllic forest paths and the Karlstal Gorge is fascinatingly beautiful. The entire tour can be walked with dogs.
- 4.2 (4)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried, official hike organised by the municipality of Trippstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Trippstadt bus stop). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Trippstadt. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Kaiserslautern. Highlights of the hike: - Trippstadt Castle with castle garden - Wilenstein Castle on the Moosalbe river - Mennonite cemetery near Trippstadt
- 3.7 (5)·Hard·20.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrCharming circular hike near Johanniskreuz, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike begins and ends in the small village of Johanniskreuz. Heading south, the trail soon follows the course of the Burgalb river to the Pferdsbrunnenweiher pond, from where the Schwarzbach stream continues to follow the trail in a south-westerly direction. Past the charcoal kilns, the Ramscherl pond awaits. The Ramschel leads the way until the route finally takes you towards Badischköpfchen and Heltersberg and...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Trippstadt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Trippstadt is Hiking Marathon Palatinate Forest. This trail is estimated to be 46.0 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Trippstadt?
Trippstadt: With an ascent of 1,367 m, Hiking Marathon Palatinate Forest has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Johanniskreuz-Schwarzbach Bike Route with 997 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Trippstadt?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Trippstadt is Durch die Karlstalschlucht ab Trippstadt with a 4.5-star rating from 17 reviews.
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- Quellbiotop
- Burg Wilenstein
- Trippstadter Schloss
- Pferdsbrunnenweiher
- Burgalbweiher
- Ritterstein 245 "Schwarzbach Ursprung"
- Ritterstein 101 "Burgalbsprung"
- Camping-Freizeitzentrum Sägmühle
- Ritterstein 137 "Kath. dann Luth. Kirche"
- Moosalbsprung
- Ritterstein 124 "R. Amoenenhof"
- Ritterstein 102 "Moosalbsprung"
- Ritterstein 105 "Gratsohl"
- Großer Rothenberg
- Candidus-Brunnen
- Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz"
- Campingplatz Dengel
- Nabenberg
- Judenhübel
- Kohlhübel