Best trails near Sonnenberg (Wasgau)
4.6(192 reviews)
Sonnenberg (Wasgau): 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. Sonnenberg (Wasgau): Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sonnenberg (Wasgau) are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (84)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route is a certified premium hiking trail, parts of which follow the long-distance Pfälzer Weinsteig trail. The relatively short but very varied route is also suitable for families. The starting point of the hike is the P1 car park at the Kurpark in Annweiler am Trifels. From here, the route follows mostly natural, narrow paths past spectacular rock formations, castles and castle ruins. A short detour to the...
- 4.7 (48)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHistorical hiking trail to Sonnenberg Castle in Rhineland-Palatinate This hike leads to the impressive Trifels Castle and the Scharfenberg, offering wonderful natural and cultural experiences as well as beautiful views of the Palatinate Forest landscape. Highlights: - impressive Trifels Castle - Ascent to the Scharfenberg - Bindesbach Tower
- 4.8 (16)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrHistorical circular walk in Annweiler am Trifels, Rhineland-Palatinate. A hike to the defiant Trifels imperial castle in a unique location with a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding area. Narrow paths lead to the climbing paradise of Fensterfels and then to the nearby castle ruins of Scharfeneck. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshments available, e.g. climbers' hut - Markward Park - Water house - Rehberg tower - Scharfenberg Castle - Schlossäcker - Sonnenberg Trifels Castle
- 4.6 (7)·Moderate·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular walk in the Palatinate Forest-North Vosges biosphere reserve, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Reichsburg Trifels, a once important medieval rock castle, towers high above Annweiler am Trifels. The ruins, which are part of the famous Trifels group, became famous in part because the English King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned here in 1193. Trifels Castle has been painstakingly reconstructed over the centuries, albeit not true to the original. Highlights of the hike: - Trifels Castle -...
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·16.1 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail from Annweiler up the Rehberg and to Scharfenberg Castle, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hiking trail leads to numerous mountains near Annweiler and to Scharfenberg Castle, offering a variety of paths in the idyllic wooded areas of the Palatinate Forest in addition to the panoramic views from the panoramic mountains. The tour starts in Annweiler am Trifels. There are both car parks and the option of travelling there by bus. From there, the route heads towards the forest,...
- 4.7 (7)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThe route starts at the Zweibücker Straße car park in Annweiler-am-Trifels. The route first leads towards the climbing hut and the ascent to the Asselstein climbing rock. Continue in the direction of Scharfenberg Castle, also known as Münz. Then continue towards Anebos Castle and the imperial castle of Trifels, which served as a prison for Richard the Lionheart in 1194. It is worth visiting the castle (subject to a fee).
- 4.3 (2)·Hard·18 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 9 of the Palatinate Wine Trail, a long-distance trail starting in Annweiler and ending in Klingenmünster. The path climbs toward Trifels Castle and passes the Barbarossa inn and the Fensterfelsen rock formations. It descends steeply before ascending through chestnut forests to the Neukastell Castle ruins, then continues through Leinsweiler and Eschbach up to the Madenburg Castle ruins. A narrow path leads down into the Kaiserbachtal and past the Landeck Castle ruins...
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrDiverse circular route in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. Hikers who think that the Annweilerer Burgenweg, certified as a premium trail, is too short can also climb the Föhrlenberg on this circular hike. The start is at Annweiler train station, from where it goes directly to Föhrlenberg. At 533 meters, it is one of the highest mountains in the area and promises a great view of the wooded hills of the nature park. After the descent, most of the circular route is already over and the ruins...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Sonnenberg (Wasgau)?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Sonnenberg (Wasgau). On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 12 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Sonnenberg (Wasgau)?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sonnenberg (Wasgau) is Annweiler Castle Trail, which has a 4.5 star rating from 84 reviews. This trail is 7.9 km long with an elevation gain of 423 m.
What is the longest trail near Sonnenberg (Wasgau)?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sonnenberg (Wasgau) is Annweiler Castle Trail via Föhrlenberg. This trail is estimated to be 18.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sonnenberg (Wasgau)?
Sonnenberg (Wasgau): With an ascent of 815 m, Annweiler and Rehberg Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Palatinate Wine Trail Stage 9: Annweiler - Klingenmünster with 745 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sonnenberg (Wasgau)?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sonnenberg (Wasgau) is Annweiler and Rehberg Loop with a 4.8-star rating from 7 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Sonnenberg (Wasgau)
- Reichsburg Trifels
- Naturfreunde Annweiler
- Konzertmuschel
- Ritterstein 221 "Windhof"
- Klettererhütte
- Ebersberg
- Willi-Achtermann-Hütte
- Pfalzklause
- Großer Adelberg
- Hohenberg
- Hohle Felsen
- Almersberg
- Kirschfels
- Ritterstein 51 "Am Zwiesel"
- Ritterstein 228 "Holderquelle"
- Krappenfelsen
- Schuhmacherfelsen
- Eiderberg
- Almersberg