Best walking trails in Rhineland-Palatine

Tour 32 from the "ADAC Eifel" hiking guide. This circular hiking trail starts at the Gemündener Maar car park in Daun-Gemünden. Along the entire route, there is only one slightly steeper ascent on the way to the Dronketurm tower, from where you have a magnificent view of the surrounding volcanic landscape of the Daun maars. At the end of this tour, we recommend a detour to the Daun Wildlife Park. Highlights of the hike: - War memorial - Gemünden maar - Weinfeld church - Weinfeld maar (maar...

Family-friendly walk to Hohenecken Castle near Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is an excellent way to escape and take the kids with you. The path can be muddy for the first few meters near the parking lot, but walking on it is great. However, it is pretty steep uphill on beautiful forest paths. Finally, the Staufer building is reached, which is now a ruin - Hohenecken Castle. Small signposts to the castle tell the story of Mrs. Hildegard, who lived there. Information boards also...

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

Short walk in the Moselle valley, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads to the imposing Eltz Castle. The hilltop castle from the 12th century is one of the most famous castles in Germany and once even adorned the 500 DM note. Eltz Castle is one of the few German castles to have survived all wars unscathed and boasts original furnishings dating back several centuries. The castle is open seasonally and admission is charged. Further information can be found on the official website (see...

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...

Shortened version of the Roman path near Newel, Rhineland-Palatinate If the full Roman Trail is too long for you, there is still plenty to see on the shortened version. The trail leads via the Roman mine to Ramstein Castle and then back along the Butzbach waterfalls. Highlights: - Ramstein Castle - Former Roman copper mine - Rapids on the Butzerbach

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...

Short walk between two waterfalls near Bernkastel-Kues, Rhineland-Palatinate. The leisurely path leads from the small Tinkelkapelle to two idyllic waterfalls. Be careful in wet weather as it can be slippery in many places. Hikers who haven't had enough after this short tour can still visit Landshut Castle, which is only one kilometer away. Highlights: - Lower and upper waterfalls near Bernkastel-Kues - Tinkelkapelle - Valley of the Tiefenbach

Recommended and charming circular route near Dahn, Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular route leads along beautiful rock formations in the south of Dahn. The Wachtfelsen also offers marvellous views of the surrounding countryside and is well signposted. Highlights: - Beautiful forest paths - lamp pond - Wachtfelsen - Büttelfels