Best trails near Schulerturm
4.6(99 reviews)
Schulerturm: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Schulerturm: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 12 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schulerturm are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (22)·Moderate·5.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried circular route to the Drachenfels castle ruins. The trail connects the Drachenfels castle ruins with the Heidenberg. The route leads through wooded areas and along rocky ridges. One destination is the Drachenfels castle ruins, a complex built on a rock massif. On the way you pass the Buchkammerfelsen. The landscape is characterised by alternating forest and striking red sandstone rock formations. From the castle ruins and other vantage points along the way, you can look out over the...
- 4.4 (36)·Moderate·13.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hiking trail in Dahner Felsenland, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route is a certified premium hiking trail, the highlight of which is the Drachenfels ruins. From there, there is a marvellous panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Otherwise, the circular route leads through beautiful forests, past sandstone cliffs and across idyllic meadows. At times, the sounds of nature in complete silence can be enjoyed. Fantastic views, varied landscapes and attractive vantage points make this...
- 4.4 (16)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrExciting circular hike in the Dahmer Felsenland, Rhineland-Palatinate. Start at the car park at the Drachenfelshütte. There is a restaurant and WCs here. The ascent to the Drachenfels ruins is only a short one. The striking shape immediately catches the eye, despite the destruction over the centuries. Its history dates back to the 12th century and the dragon can still be seen on the wall of the castle's former great hall. Berwartstein Castle is also worth a visit - the castle was first...
- 4.8 (5)·Hard·15 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Dahner Felsenland in the southern Palatinate Forest. Duration: approx. 4:30 hours Highlights of the hike: - Buchkammern rock castle - Numerous viewpoints: Forest sofa with panoramic views, key rocks on the Heidenberg, pulpit on the Jüngstberg and the historic Drachenfels rock castle
- 3.9 (5)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Drachenfels tour can be started from the Hexenplätzel car park, for example. You hike via Busenberg to the Drachenfels castle ruins. The castle was built around 1245 and is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Dahner Felsenland. The way back is via the Drachenfelshütte of the Pfälzer-Waldverein and Weißensteinerhof. Hikers who prefer a steady and somewhat longer ascent can walk the tour in a clockwise...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrOver the Fladensteine to the Schüsselfels and Buchkammerfels and to the nearby Drachenfelshütte. The Schüsselfels is ideal for a picnic with a view of the fully restored robber baron's castle Berwartstein. From the hut up to the Drachenfels ruins with fantastic views of the Wasgau.
- 4.5 (3)·Moderate·45.5 km·Est. 12.5–14 hrThis tour has a 1km section with a slight incline and a 3km section with a medium/steep incline. The route runs along surfaced cycle paths, partly unsurfaced farm tracks and local roads. There are e-bike charging stations in Drachenfelshütte, PWV-Busenberg and at the town hall in Erlenbach.
- 4.6 (3)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrStage 8 of the long-distance hiking trail "Pfälzer Waldpfad", Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the eighth stage of the certified "Pfälzer Waldpfad" quality trail, which leads from Kaiserslautern to the German Wine Gate in Schweigen-Rechtenbach through the Palatinate Forest. Shortly after the start in Dahn, the first impressive rock massif awaits with the Hochstein. The hike is characterised by numerous impressive rock formations and equally impressive castle ruins. There are overnight...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schulerturm?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schulerturm. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schulerturm?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schulerturm is Zum Drachenfels und Heidenberg, which has a 4.8 star rating from 22 reviews. This trail is 5.6 km long with an elevation gain of 269 m.
What is the longest trail near Schulerturm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schulerturm is Robber knight tour. This trail is estimated to be 45.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schulerturm?
Schulerturm: With an ascent of 1,237 m, Robber knight tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Felsenland Sagenweg Stage 2: Erfweiler - Bundenthal with 972 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schulerturm?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schulerturm is Zu den geheimnisvollen Buchkammern und zur Burg Drachenfels bei Dahn with a 4.8-star rating from 5 reviews.
Top sights in Palatinate Forest-Vosges du Nord Biosphere Reserve
Explore in the Busenberg area
Top parks
Attractions
Points of interest
- Heidenberg
- Löffelsberg-Ostgratfels
- Drachenfels
- Schulerturm
- Eichelturm
- Buchkammer
- Heidenberg
- Löffelsberg Aussichtpunkt
- Drachenfelsaussicht
- Burgruine Drachenfels
- Buhlsteinpfeiler
- Eichelberg
- Löffelsberg
- Pferchfeldfelsen
- Honigfels-Massiv
- Löffelsberg-Südhangfelsen
- Heßlerberg
- Bärenbrunner Schandariemassiv
- Bärenbrunner Schandarie
- Bärenbrunner Hütte