Best trails near Wegelnburg

Hike from the Château du Fleckenstein, in the heart of the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park. The hike starts from the Fleckenstein car park and follows the sentier des charbonniers to the castle. You then continue along the sentier des Roches to reach the two Schlossberg peaks, each over 550 metres high.

Hiking in the heart of the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park. Starting out from the Gimbelhof farm, explore the ancient castles of Loewenstein and Hohenbourg on the heights of the Schlossberg mountains (551m and 571m). Start by enjoying a fine view of the region from Krappenfels. After seeing the remains of the last castle, the Wegelnburg, you return to Nothweiler and the Litschhof pass.

Crossing the border between Germany and France, this picturesque loop connects four dramatic medieval castle ruins perched high in the Palatinate Forest and Northern Vosges. Starting in the timber-framed village of Nothweiler, the path ascends past natural sandstone cliffs to the Wegelnburg, the highest castle ruin in the region. The route continues across the border to the ruins of Hohenbourg, Löwenstein, and the imposing Fleckenstein, which is carved directly into a massive rock spire. Wide...

Hike starting from the Fleckenstein car park north of Lembach in the Bas-Rhin département. This route lies on the Franco-German border of the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park. Discover 4 castles: - Fleckenstein Castle - Hohenbourg Castle - Wegelnburg Castle

Hiking trail rich in castles in the Franco-German border region near Schönau, Rhineland-Palatinate This route is a certified premium hiking trail. It starts in Schönau and leads to several old castle ruins in Germany and France. There are a total of eight ruins and many interesting rock formations to discover. Often narrow paths lead up and down through the magnificent natural landscape, several times close to impressive rock formations with the typical colours and weathered forms of...

Hiking trail rich in castles in the German-French border region near Nothweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads across the Franco-German border, through the Dahner Felsenwand, in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park and through the Parc Naturel de Vosges du Nord. As the name suggests, the castle hike leads to seven castles, all of which bear witness to the Middle Ages in the 12th and 13th centuries. But it's not just these highlights that make the tour so special - the varied...

Starting from Hirschthal near the French border, this cross-border loop connects five dramatic medieval fortress ruins perched atop sandstone ridges. Winding shaded paths ascend through the dense Wasgau and Northern Vosges forests, revealing ancient rock-hewn steps and cliffside fortifications. Highlights along the way include the high walls of Wegelnburg, the atmospheric ruins of Hohenbourg, Loewenstein, and Froensbourg, as well as the massive sandstone citadel of Château de Fleckenstein.

This hike is located in the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park and begins on the banks of the Fleckenstein pond. The route takes in Gimbelhof, Col de Hohenbourg, Krappenfels, Château du Loewenstein, Schlossberg (551 m), Hohenbourg and Maidenbrunnen. The route continues via Wegelnburg, Sindelsberg (512 m) and Fleckenstein Castle.

Cross-border hike between the Palatinate and Alsace, Rhineland-Palatinate. This popular hiking trail on the German-French border in Dahner Felsenland leads to 7 castles. These are evidence of the Middle Ages from the 12th century. The landscape offers picturesque views over the hilly landscape of the Palatinate Forest. You start on the German side in Schönau. There are several car parks there and you can also arrive by bus. The route first takes you past Brackenberg and Sindelsberg to...