Best trails near Breitensteiner Klause

Legendary circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Three Castles Trail starts at the Spangenberg car park (the train station is within walking distance) and leads to the ruins of three hilltop castles. Erfenstein Castle marks the beginning soon after the start. The trail continues to Breitenstein Castle and shortly before the end of the hike, Spangenberg Castle, the oldest of the three ruins, awaits in the Elmstein valley. You should bring some stamina with...

Varied castle ruins hike in the Elmstein valley. This panoramic circular trail starts at the Breitenstein castle ruins and leads along beautiful forest paths with constant ups and downs to the Erfenstein castle ruins and Spangenberg castle. You will be rewarded for your efforts with marvellous views. As there are no refreshment stops along the way, you should pack enough provisions. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

Varied circular hiking trail through the Elmstein Valley in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The hike from Elmstein to Breitenstein can easily be combined with a unique ride on the historic museum railway "Kuckucksbähnel". Highlights of the hike: - Möllbach pond - Deer rock - Harzofen Friends of Nature Centre - Wolfsschluch hut - Breitenstein Castle --- Accessible by bus and train

Panoramic hike around Langenhain in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park near Esthal, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Breitenstein railway station). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Breitenstein. The route is ideal as a day trip from Speyer. Highlights of the hike: - Breitenstein Castle - Shepherd's grave - Breitenbach river