Best waterfall trails in Rhineland-Palatine

Rocky premium hiking trail near Ernzen, Rhineland-Palatinate This circular trail is a certified premium hiking trail. Gorges and gorges in the rock bastions of the Ferschweiler plateau - especially the 28-metre-deep Teufelsschlucht (Devil's Gorge) - reveal the impressive elemental force of nature. But this spectacular route offers even more. At 140 metres, the clear water of the Prüm fights its way between mighty boulders. A hiking bridge offers fascinating views of the rapids and the...

Certified, historical premium hiking trail in the Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate. On this route hikers can expect a path with many geological and historical sights. The circular route leads over bridges, ladders and footbridges through the Butzerbach valley to a Roman copper mine, red sandstone rocks and legendary caves. It continues on narrow paths and at the end of this beautiful premium hiking trail is the landmark of the Kylltal, Ramstein Castle and parts of the Roman long walls. On the way...

Natural hiking trail to the Dreimühlen waterfall near Nohn, Rhineland-Palatinate The Dreimühlen waterfall is one of the most fascinating and popular waterfalls in the Eifel and has also been declared a natural monument. It was created by the carbonate tributaries of the Ahbach. A special leaf moss and diatoms ensure the constant growth and formation of new sintered rock in which precipitate lime is bound. Since the bridge over the stream no longer stands, the water must be crossed on...

Idyllic premium hiking trail through the Ehrbachsklamm gorge near Morshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate There is no traffic noise - the only dominant sound in the silence of the forest is the roar of the Ehrbach, which swells upwards from the depths of the gorge, especially on the high Peterslay with a view of Rauschenburg Castle. As early as the Middle Ages, the Ehrbach valley was recognised as a side valley to the Moselle and as a strategic and attractive location to Boppard on the...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate The Morgenbachtal circular trail is located in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a region that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The round, which connects the popular "Soonwaldsteig" and "Rheinburgenweg" routes and partly follows the well-known premium hiking trail "Baumgeister-Tour", begins and ends at Rheinstein Castle (alternative starting point: Forsthaus Jägerhaus in the Binger Forest). Depending on your...

A hike in the Southern Eifel Nature Park connects the Irrel Waterfalls with the mysterious Devil's Gorge. The waterfalls are actually impressive rapids of the Prüm river that tumble over huge boulders. A modern suspension bridge provides a sweeping view over the thundering water. The path leads further up into a labyrinth of jagged sandstone. In places, the path leads over slippery stones, which is why sure-footed shoes are useful. Rare ferns and mosses grow between the narrow rock faces. The...

The wild Üssbach valley is full of exciting stories and secrets that can be discovered along this route. You step back in time to a past characterised by knights. For example, the disinheritance of two brothers in the time of the knights. Today, only the spectacular arches of the castle and the stories of the past remain. The circular tour leads along narrow paths and wide tracks to exciting highlights. There is also a steep climb up to Enterbung with the Steffenswarte, which was built in...

Adventurous, certified circular route with a jungle atmosphere, Rhineland-Palatinate This trail starts at the Bergwege car park (Kell). It leads along natural springs, through lush forests and caves, past mighty rock faces and waterfalls. The view of the Pöntertal valley and the surrounding volcanic landscape from the "Schweppenburgblick" viewpoint is impressive. In the Wolfsschlucht gorge, with its unique waterfall and bubbling trail springs, the atmosphere of a primeval forest can be...

Certified premium hiking trail in the low mountain range, Rhineland-Palatinate. A varied circular route through Kerbtäler valleys and the eponymous Hexenklamm gorge. According to legend, a ferryman who passed through the gorge at witching hour did not approach his village for over an hour, even though he rowed continuously. He swore that it was witches who prevented him from getting any further! There is a car park at the starting point and a restaurant to stop off at after the tour. There...

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