Best trails near Wolfsgrube
4.5(78 reviews)
Wolfsgrube: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 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. Wolfsgrube: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wolfsgrube are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (24)·Hard·33.5 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrHiking 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...
- 4.6 (18)·Hard·21.9 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrHiking 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...
- 4.6 (14)·Hard·24 km·Est. 8–9 hrCross-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...
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrSet off on a medieval adventure deep in the forest from Obersteinbach, following this superb, undulating route that takes you on a journey of discovery amongst the fascinating pink sandstone giants. Your walk begins in the cool shade of a majestic forest of beech and Scots pine trees before revealing the impressive ruins of Wasigenstein Castle, split into two rocky outcrops by a narrow gorge and made famous by the medieval epic poem, the Legend of Walther. Continuing along these pleasant...
- 4.1 (7)·Hard·14.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried 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...
- 4.8 (7)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrA trail in the heart of the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park on the border between France and Germany. Starting from the Judenhuebel hill (340m), with Lutzelhardt castle, the first part of the loop is on the German side. Return to France via Maimont and Wasigenstein and Petit-Arnsberg castles.
- Hard·20 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrStage 4 of the long-distance hiking trail "Felsenland Sagenweg", Rhineland-Palatinate. Stage four of the certified premium hiking trail "Felsenland Sagenweg", which leads from Dahn to Bärenbach through the Palatinate Forest, starts in Schönau (Palatinate) and ends in Fischbach. As on the previous stages, legendary castle ruins and idyllic valleys make for an exciting hiking experience. Towards the end of the route, which also runs through France for a little less than two kilometres, a...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wolfsgrube?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wolfsgrube. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wolfsgrube?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wolfsgrube is German-French Castle Trail, which has a 4.5 star rating from 24 reviews. This trail is 33.5 km long with an elevation gain of 1,550 m.
What is the longest trail near Wolfsgrube?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wolfsgrube is German-French Castle Trail. This trail is estimated to be 33.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wolfsgrube?
Wolfsgrube: With an ascent of 1,550 m, German-French Castle Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is 7 Burgentour - Pfälzer Wald/Nordvogesen with 1,047 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wolfsgrube?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wolfsgrube is German-French Castle Trail with a 4.5-star rating from 24 reviews.