Best trails near Himmelsblick
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Himmelsblick: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 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. Himmelsblick: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Himmelsblick are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (497)·Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis hike in the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park follows an old Roman road and takes you to Germany, starting from the French village of Roppeviller. This route follows a scenic trail that runs along the "Altschlossfelsen" rock (also called the "Colorado Rock"). This 20-meter-high rock is located in the Palatinate massif. You will also pass by the stone of Diana.
- 4.8 (206)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHike starting from Roppeviller, in the Pays de Bitche region of the Moselle département. Discover the red cliffs of Altschlossfelsen on the other side of the Franco-German border. These sandstone cliffs offer a variety of colours marked by the stratification of the rock.
- 4.6 (168)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrOfficially recognised premium hiking trail to the Altschloßfelsen near Eppenbrunn, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route starts in Eppenbrunn at the new forest car park of the Hotel-Restaurant Kupper in Eppenbrunn and leads visitors past ponds and meadows and through the Altschloßfelsen natural monument. These impressive sandstone formations rise up to 35 metres and are named after an old castle that has since fallen into ruin. The Altschlossfelsen is one of the most famous sights in the region,...
- 4.7 (84)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest-North Vosges biosphere reserve, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Old Castle Rocks (also known as Eppenbrunn Castle) are one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Palatinate Forest. The red sandstone walls and towers, which are up to 30 metres high, rise up strikingly. The circular hiking trail no. 3 shows the way to the old castle rocks and back over the rocks. The blue and white rectangle marks the section past the old castle rocks to...
- 4.6 (49)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Grenzweg is a certified premium hiking trail that often runs along narrow paths along the German-French border. Here and there you can see old landmarks. After a short stretch you reach the Altschlossfelsen from the starting point at the Spießweiher hiking car park, the largest sandstone formation in the Palatinate. Idyllic small ponds characterize the final part of the hike. Due to the popularity...
- 3.9 (35)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular route in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. Impressive rock formations as if from another world characterize this popular circular hike near Eppenbrunn, which largely follows the Altschlosspfad premium hiking trail. From the Spießweiher hiking car park, you first go through the idyllic nature reserve "Headstreams of the Eppenbrunner Bach". Shortly after leaving the stream, one of the most impressive natural monuments in the Palatinate is reached: the around one and...
- 2.7 (6)·Hard·43.9 km·Est. 12.5–14 hrThis beautiful walk in the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park starts from Bitche in Moselle. This route leads through the forest and links Haspelschiedt, Sturzelbronn and Éguelshardt. The trail is very hilly, alternating between peaks and valleys. It's a challenging route through the typical landscapes and villages of the region.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Himmelsblick?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Himmelsblick. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Himmelsblick?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Himmelsblick is Circuit du Rocher de l'Altschlossfelsen, which has a 4.7 star rating from 497 reviews. This trail is 7.1 km long with an elevation gain of 242 m.
What is the longest trail near Himmelsblick?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Himmelsblick is Marathon in the Pays de Bitche. This trail is estimated to be 43.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Himmelsblick?
Himmelsblick: With an ascent of 1,341 m, Marathon in the Pays de Bitche has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Altschlossfelsen Near Eppenbrunn with 370 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Himmelsblick?
The most popular and difficult trail near Himmelsblick is Marathon in the Pays de Bitche with a 2.7-star rating from 6 reviews.
Top sights in Palatinate Forest-Vosges du Nord Biosphere Reserve
Explore in the Eppenbrunn area
Top parks
Attractions
Points of interest
- Rotenrumer Eck
- Krämereck
- Altes Schloss
- Hohler Felsen
- Himmelsblick
- Altschlossfelsen
- Brechenberg
- Kleiner Teufelstisch
- Spießweiher
- Stüdenbach Weiher
- Christkindlfelsen (Rock)
- Ritterstein 181 "Wasserscheide Rhein-Mosel"
- Wanderheim Hohe List
- Unterer Finsterbachweiher
- Oberer Finsterbachweiher
- Kunz-Brunnen
- Teufelstisch
- Stüdenwoog
- Sägeweiher
- Schwarzerd