Best bike touring trails in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park
The Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park is located in the south-eastern Hunsrück and in the central part of the Naheland, encompassing the Soonwald and the Lützelsoons as well as the northern bank of the Nahe between Kirn and Bad Kreuznach and offers landscapes that could not be more diverse: from magnificent mountain ranges to gentle vineyards, semi-arid grasslands and extensive deciduous forests. The park was established in 2005 and covers an area of 736 km².
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- 4.6 (6)·Easy·26.1 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr5th partial stage of the Nahe Cycle Path from Bad Sobernheim to Bad Kreuznach. This day's stage begins in beautiful Bad Sobernheim and continues along the Nahe river to Bad Kreuznach. The route leads north via the towns of Staudernheim and Bad Münster am Stein, inviting to take a break in the Nahe valley. The signage for the stage corresponds to that of the long-distance cycle path and shows a bicycle and the text "Radweg Nahe" on a yellow background. Highlights: - Visit to the...
- 3.5 (9)·Easy·18.7 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrSixth stage of the Nahe cycle route from Bad Kreuznach to Bingen, Rhineland-Palatinate. This day's stage begins in Bad Kreuznach and leads along the course of the Nahe River to its confluence with the Rhine near Bingen. The route runs in a northerly direction and crosses the towns of Münster-Sarsheim and Gensingen, among other places. Due to the particular location of the village of Bingen on the river Rhine, there are numerous historical places and cultural monuments. The signage for the...
- 3.9 (4)·Easy·16.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr4th section of the Nahe long-distance cycle route from Kirn to Bad Sobernheim. This day's stage begins directly at the railway station in Kirn. The route leaves the town and then follows the cycle path to Hochstetten-Dhaun. The route then continues via Merxheim and Meddersheim, always close to the Nahe river, to the finish in Bad Sobernheim. The tour can be continued from here on the next stages or the train from the station can be taken. The route is well signposted and marked with a...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·19 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr3rd section of the Nahe long-distance cycle route from Idar-Oberstein to Kirn This day's stage begins in idyllic Idar-Oberstein and continues along the course of the Nahe river. The route then heads in a north-easterly direction to Kirn. The signposting for this stage corresponds to that of the long-distance cycle route and shows a bicycle and the text "Nahe cycle route" on a yellow background. Highlights: - Visit to the gemstone museum in Idar-Oberstein - Detour to the Nahe Skywalk and the...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·126.5 km·Est. 24 hr+Beautiful long-distance cycle route from the source at Selbach to the mouth of the Rhine at Bingen. This beautiful long-distance cycle route through the romantic river valleys and wine-growing region of the Nahe is divided into six stages with varying degrees of difficulty: 1. Selbach Nahequelle to Birkenfeld 2. Birkenfeld to Idar-Oberstein 3. Idar-Oberstein to Kirn 4. Kirn to Hochstetten-Dhaun 5th Bad Sobernheim to Staudernheim 6. Bad Kreuznach to Bretzenheim Highlights: - Beautiful...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·23 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular cycle path in the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Schinderhannes-Soonwald cycle path extends the Schinderhannes cycle path southwards. In parts, you cycle along a former railway line. In Dickenschied there is a connection to the Lützelsoon cycle path. There are two climbs, the first right at the start and another around kilometre 20. Highlights of the tour: - Railway cycle path - Simmern - Riesweiler - Tiefenbach - Mengerschied - Gemünden
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·23.2 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrPanoramic, varied hiking trail near Kirn, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike starts at Kirn main railway station. After a short stop at Kyrburg Castle, the route continues through deep forests along the Trübenbachtal nature reserve. Again and again you can enjoy marvellous views along the way. Shortly before reaching the end of the hike, Idar-Oberstein main railway station, it is worth making a detour to Oberstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Oberstein Castle - Kyrburg Castle - Fantastic...
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Further information is available at the two information centres at Wartenstein Castle and the New Simmern Castle. The former also houses the "Forest and Nature" exhibition.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail for bike touring in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for bike touring in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park is Nahe Cycle Path Stage 5: Bad Sobernheim - Bad Kreuznach, which has a 4.6 star rating from 7 reviews. This trail is 26.1 km long with an elevation gain of 491 m.
What is the longest bike touring trail in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park is Nahe-Radweg (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 129.4 km long.
How many bike touring trails are in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
There are 13 bike touring trails in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park.These bike touring trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 32 AllTrails community reviews.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
Nahe Cycle Route has the most elevation gain for bike touring trails with 2,583 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Nahe-Radweg (Radfernweg), which has 2,570 m of elevation gain.
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