Best trails near Pfaffenfelsen

Varied circular route in the Northern Vosges, Rhineland-Palatinate. The circular route begins in Schönau and leads past the Königsweiher pond into the forest. It goes up and down along forest paths to Blumenstein Castle and a short, steep section further on to Opferschale. After fantastic views, the next descent to Wasigenstein Castle awaits. This is the ruin of a medieval rock castle. It owes its name to the rock on which it stands, the Wasigenstein, a double castle consisting of the...

Stage 3 of the long-distance hiking trail "Felsenland Sagenweg", Rhineland-Palatinate. Stage three of the certified premium hiking trail "Felsenland Sagenweg", which leads from Dahn to Bärenbach through the Palatinate Forest, starts in Bundenthal and ends in Schönau (Palatinate). The hike is considered challenging due to the metres in altitude to be overcome. For example, the route climbs very steeply up to the Mäuerle and the highest castle ruins in the Palatinate Forest. You will come...

Panoramic hike from Schönau, Rhineland-Palatinate. With ancient ruins, rock formations and magnificent views, this hike is easy to enjoy. From Schönau, the route follows the Saarbach and Hichtenbach streams along idyllic forest paths. On the way back, the route passes the Bruderfelsen and Pfaffenfelsen rocks. It also crosses into France for a short stretch, making it an international hike! Highlights: - Sauerbach - Hichtenbach - Knöpf -Zeppelin beech - Col de Hichtenbach (refuge) -...

Family-friendly tour in the Palatinate Forest Mountain Bike Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful tour with many highlights, which is quite easy to master and also suitable for families. The tour starts at the car park at the Biosphärenhaus. It is definitely worth planning some time for a visit, as there is an exhibition and a treetop path with a long slide at the end! There are refreshment stops in Schönau. Highlights: - "Großer Felsen" ("Big rock" viewpoint) - Fischbach biosphere...

Challenging MTB tour in Germany/France. This extensive tour leads from Hauenstein in the Palatinate through Dahn, Fischbach, the dense forests in the region and even over the German-French border. It returns along the Saarbach and then through the forest again to Bruchweiler/Bärenbach, Reichenbach and Hauenstein. You can always take a break in the villages and find a restaurant or café to rest and eat.