Best trails near Sindelsberg
4.5(485 reviews)
Sindelsberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Sindelsberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sindelsberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (136)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrHike 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.
- 4.7 (104)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrHiking 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.
- 4.8 (104)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrCircular Route rich in castles near Notweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate. As the name "4 Castles Tour" suggests, this route leads to four impressive castle ruins in Alsace. In addition to the beautiful views and historically impressive insights, this region offers a lot of culinary delicacies that are worth trying. The tour starts at the hiking car park at the end of Lembacher Straße in Nothweiler and leads into the picturesque town, which is known for its half-timbered houses. We continue via...
- 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...
- 4.7 (12)·Hard·15.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrHikes rich in castles with beautiful views around Hirschthal. The hike begins in Hirchthal and leads to five castle ruins in the Palatinate-Lorraine border region. These are Wegelnburg, Hohenbourg, Loewenstein, Fleckenstein and Froensbourg. Most of the route leads through the forest. Highlights: - five castles - beautiful views
- 4.4 (15)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis 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.
- 4.6 (13)·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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Sindelsberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Sindelsberg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 12 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Sindelsberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sindelsberg is Fleckenstein - Loewenstein - Hohenbourg - Schlossberg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 136 reviews. This trail is 5.8 km long with an elevation gain of 282 m.
What is the longest trail near Sindelsberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sindelsberg is German-French Castle Trail. This trail is estimated to be 33.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sindelsberg?
Sindelsberg: 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 MTB Tour 15: Bundenthal (Dahn-Süd) with 1,141 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sindelsberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sindelsberg is German-French Castle Trail with a 4.5-star rating from 24 reviews.