Best trails near Hochsteinchen
3.8(11 reviews)
Hochsteinchen: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 4 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. Hochsteinchen: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hochsteinchen are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.9 (5)·Moderate·15.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route is stage 4 of the Soonwaldsteig, a long-distance trail in Rhineland-Palatinate, starting at Ellerspring and ending in Rheinböllen. The path passes Ellerspring (657 m), the highest point of the Soonwald, and traverses the Glashütter Wiesen nature reserve and ancient beech forests at the Katzenkopf reserve. Key highlights include the views from Schanzerkopf and the heritage-protected observation tower at Hochsteinchen. Overnight stays are available at the Ellerspring trekking camp...
- 4.2 (4)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail up to the Hohensteinchen in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail leads along a straight path from the hiking car park on the L239 through the forest paths of the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park to the Hohensteinchen. Highlights: - beautiful forest paths of the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park - View from the Hohensteinchen - Katzenkopf natural forest reserve
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·56.6 kmChallenging ultra trail. This is an ultra trail distance route designed for trail runners or extreme endurance hikers. The difficulty is based solely on the enormous distance and massive cumulative metres of elevation gain, not on technical terrain. The non-technical trail leads through the picturesque forests and hilly landscape of Rhineland-Palatinate on a mixture of singletrack, forest roads and gravel paths. This is a pure cardiovascular challenge that requires excellent stamina and...
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·29.9 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular adventure trail in the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Schinderhannes nature adventure trail runs along the northern edge of the Soonwald forest from Gemünden to Rheinböllen. Along the way, there are several hiking car parks/entry points as well as overnight accommodation and refreshment stops; the Schinderhannes nature adventure trail can therefore be walked in one go or in several stages. Several adventure stations, great views (e.g. from the viewing tower on...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Hochsteinchen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hochsteinchen is Soonwaldsteig Stage 4: Ellerspring - Rheinböllen, which has a 3.9 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 15.8 km long with an elevation gain of 413 m.
What is the longest trail near Hochsteinchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hochsteinchen is Ultratrail Running. This trail is estimated to be 56.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hochsteinchen?
Hochsteinchen: With an ascent of 1,675 m, Ultratrail Running has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Schinderhannes nature adventure trail with 845 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hochsteinchen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hochsteinchen is Ultratrail Running with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.