Best backpacking trails in Wörth am Rhein

Stage 8 of the Rhine Cycle Route (D-Route 8). The eighth day's stage of the Rhine Cycle Route leads from Wörth am Rhein to Ludwigshafen. Although there are no significant metres in altitude to conquer on this section, the serpentines of the Rhine really come into their own here. Those interested can take a diversion to beautiful Heidelberg via Hockenheim. Highlights: - The picturesque village of Wörth am Rhein - Germersheim: Weißenburger Tor, armoury - Hockenheim race track

The Saar-Rhine hiking trail leads from Kassel to Wörth. Here you hike through the largest contiguous forest area in Germany, the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The wonderful panoramic views over Alsace are particularly spectacular. The long-distance hiking trail is usually divided into 9 stages: - Hassel - Schwarzenacker - Schwarzenacker - Contwig - Contwig - Bottenbach - Bottenbach - Eppenbrunn - Eppenbrunn - Petersbächel - Petersbächel - Nothweiler - Nothweiler - Schweigen-Rechtenbach -...