Best trails near Ehrenfels
5.0(4 reviews)
Ehrenfels: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 2 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. Ehrenfels: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 2 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ehrenfels are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (4)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular trail around Elmstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular trail to the Ehrenfels monument in the Palatinate Forest is a wonderful experience for the whole family. The short hike begins with an ascent to the Ehrenfels and continues along the Möllbach stream. Almost at the source of the stream and at the highest point of the route, you return along the Möllbach on the other side. The tour concludes with a walk through the old town centre of Elmstein with refreshment...
- Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hiking trail around Elmstein in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Kuckucksbähnelweg starts in Elmstein at the Kuckucksbahnhof railway station. From there, the trail leads towards Iggelbach and back to Elmstein. The trail leads past the castle ruins and the Kurzeneckkopf with beautiful views after a slight ascent. A varied hike awaits you, which can be combined with the cuckoo train. Highlights: - Idyllic forest paths - Castle ruins - Beautiful views
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Ehrenfels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ehrenfels is Ehrenfels from Elmstein, which has a 5.0 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 6.1 km long with an elevation gain of 274 m.
What is the longest trail near Ehrenfels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ehrenfels is Qualified Hiking Trail Kuckucksbähnelweg. This trail is estimated to be 12.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ehrenfels?
Ehrenfels: With an ascent of 489 m, Qualified Hiking Trail Kuckucksbähnelweg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ehrenfels from Elmstein with 274 m of elevation gain.
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- Burg Elmstein
- Naturfreundehaus Elmstein
- Ritterstein 107 "Wolfsgrube"
- Rehfels
- Schindhübel
- Nibelungenfelsen
- Schindhübelturm
- Bloskülb
- Ritterstein 118 "Dicke Eiche 600 Schr."
- Ritterstein 120 "R. Jagdhaus Breitscheid"
- Ritterstein 96 "In the Legel Valley"
- Elmsteiner Wappenschmiede
- Ehrenfels
- Ritterstein 251 "Hecker-Brücke"
- Ruine Geiskopfhof
- Bierenberg
- Johannisquelle
- Emil-Haupt-Brunnen
- Schüllermannsbrunnen
- Legel-Berg