Best wildflower 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 (73)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrCertified premium hiking trail with brilliant views near Traisen, Rhineland-Palatinate. The ClassicTour Rotenfels is a certified premium hiking trail. It starts quite slowly, but soon one view follows the next. The view at Rotenfels offers a view over several beautiful places, and various clearings, as well as the Leni-Meier-Hütte, invites to linger. Highlights: - View of the Nahe valley - Rotenfels nature reserve - Van Recum's view of Bad Kreuznach
- 4.8 (52)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail through the Hahnenbach Valley near Bundenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate The Traumschleife Hahnenbachtal-Tour is a certified premium hiking trail. It offers hikers a route through numerous wooded areas, across meadows and along various bodies of water. From time to time, you will pass small villages with local cultural and historical sights Highlights: - Hiking through the Hahnenbach Valley - Certified hiking pleasure - Wonderful forest and meadow paths -...
- 4.8 (33)·Moderate·3.2 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Nahe district This tour through a unique landscape can also be mastered by children with some hiking experience. There are always great views from the Rotenfels escarpment. On paths and mostly easy trails, the route leads through rustling oak forests and there are no major differences in altitude to contend with. There are beer gardens with playgrounds along the way.
- 4.8 (40)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrA popular loop near Bad Kreuznach, which leads through mixed and pine forests over the Gans and to the ruins of Rheingrafenstein and Affenstein castles. There are always wonderful views of the surrounding area. As there are extensive stands of oak trees in the city forest, infestations of the oak processionary moth are common. It is therefore advisable to pay attention to warning signs and avoid approaching infested trees.
- 4.7 (53)·Hard·15.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrIdyllic circular hiking route through the largest open-air inhalatorium in Europe near Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate Fresh air is guaranteed on this hike: with 6 graduation towers, the Bad Kreuznacher Salinental is the largest open-air inhalatorium in Europe. The tour is varied and relatively easy, but not suitable for families with small children/strollers. Halfway along the Nahe river the water has to be crossed using a toll ferry. The local ferry is the only hand-pulled ferry in...
- 4.8 (27)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrCertified premium hiking trail near Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate A beautiful and scenic loop that mostly leads over natural ground and narrow paths. Highlights are the hanging forests, rock formations, the Bastei and the view from the Rotenfels. There are also refreshment stops along the way. Due to its location, this premium hiking trail is ideal as a day trip from Karlsruhe or Kaiserslautern. Premium hiking trails are certified by the German Hiking Institute e.V. and are hiking...
- 4.8 (25)·Moderate·15.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrHistoric circular route near Bad Kreuznach in Rhineland-Palatinate A loop with wonderful views and historical sights. Highlights of the hike are the ruins of Altenbaumburg Castle, the Rheingrafenstein and the marvellous views of nature. There are refreshment stops along the way. Due to its location, this route is ideal as a day trip from Mainz or Mannheim. Highlights: - Ruins of Altenbaumburg Castle and the Rheingrafenstein - Bad Kreuznach city forest - Course of the Nahe river
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular certified premium hiking trail through the Simmerbach Valley in Rhineland-Palatinate. This eventful dream loop is a certified premium hiking trail. It leads past expressive rock formations and to the Koppenstein lookout tower. You are rewarded for your efforts with magnificent views. A section of the geological nature trail is integrated into the dream loop. Therefore, along the way you will find many information boards on the topics of homeland, old mills, slate mining and the...
- 4.6 (13)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrCertified premium hiking trail on the Nahe river in Rhineland-Palatinate A varied route that never fails to impress with its beautiful views. It leads through former vineyards, forests and a quiet valley. Highlights are the Ebernburg castle and the view from there, the view of the Alsenztal valley and the Trombachtal valley. There are also refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Stone sculpture park near Bad Münster am Stein - Silicate rocks with crevice vegetation - Hainsimsen beech...
- 4.5 (18)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail with a view of the Hunsrück Cathedral near Ohlweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate The Domblick dream loop is a certified premium hiking trail. It is characterised by its fantastic view of the Hunsrück Cathedral. The route leads through the scenic Simmerbach Valley with its rocky sections, rugged slopes and wide meadows. Highlights: - Hiking through the Simmerbach valley - View of the Hunsrück Cathedral - Beautiful meadow paths
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Visitor info
Accessibility
Facilities
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.
Activities
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