Best trails near Burg Wilenstein
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Burg Wilenstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 12 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. Burg Wilenstein: Explore this area from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Burg Wilenstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Wilenstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (383)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly, multi-faceted circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a relaxing and exciting hike that starts in the climatic health resort of Trippstadt at Trippstadt Castle and leads to the historic ruins of Wilenstein Castle and through the Karlstal Gorge. The history of Wilenstein Castle dates back to the 12th century and was probably built in 1152 under Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. The buildings were partially destroyed during the Thirty Years'...
- 4.7 (133)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walking trail around Trippstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate. This walking trail is a fantastic short tour around Trippstadt and is ideal for an excursion with the whole family. There are several highlights within a short distance. The starting point in Trippstadt can be reached by bus or car. From there, the route leads through one of the loveliest valleys in the Palatinate Forest - the Karlstal Gorge. Both nature and culture lovers will get their money's worth here. The route passes the...
- 4.4 (47)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrOfficial circular hiking trail of the municipality of Trippstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate. This official hiking trail of the municipality of Trippstadt leads from Trippstadt town centre past Trippstadt Castle, Willenstein Castle and through the Kottelbach valley. The route is easily accessible by bus and train and there are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Willenstein Castle - Sägmühl pond - Trippstadt Castle
- 4.3 (55)·Moderate·15.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrBeautiful hiking trail along Wilenstein Castle from Trippstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail leads through atmospheric rocky gorges and historical sights. It follows the Lambertsbach stream and beautiful forest and meadow paths. There is still a lot to discover in Trippstadt, so the castle or the ironworks museum are always worth a visit! Start at the car park at the Karlstalhalle. There is a restaurant nearby to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Wilenstein Castle - Hiking...
- 4.3 (36)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried tour through the Palatinate Forest near Trippstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate Beginning at the castle in Trippstadt, the route leads in a northwesterly direction across the valley of the Moosalbe to the campsite in Finsterbrunnertal. The Naturfreundehaus is also located there. The route then leads south of the valley along forest paths back to Trippstadt. Highlights: - Trippstadt Castle - Wilenstein Castle - Moosalbe
- 4.5 (17)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThe tour starts at the Klugsche Mühle mill and leads via Unterhammer, Eisenschmelz, Finsterbrunnen to the Karlstalschlucht gorge, continuing via Oberhammer, Großer Rothenberg, Sägmühlweiher, Trippstadt and Wilenstein Castle back to the starting point. You walk along idyllic forest paths and the Karlstal Gorge is fascinatingly beautiful. The entire tour can be walked with dogs.
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrStage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "Pfälzer Waldpfad", Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the second stage of the certified quality trail "Pfälzer Waldpfad", which leads from Kaiserslautern to the German Wine Gate in Schweigen-Rechtenbach once through the Palatinate Forest. The fairly short but varied hike begins at the Naturfreundehaus Finsterbrunnertal and ends at the hamlet of Johanniskreuz. Following the course of the Moosalbe, you soon reach the Karlstal Gorge, one of the most...
- 4.2 (4)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried, official hike organised by the municipality of Trippstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Trippstadt bus stop). For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Trippstadt. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Kaiserslautern. Highlights of the hike: - Trippstadt Castle with castle garden - Wilenstein Castle on the Moosalbe river - Mennonite cemetery near Trippstadt
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful hiking route west of Trippstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking route starts at the impressive Wilenstein Castle and runs northwards through the Palatinate Forest Nature Park via Stelzenberg to Dansenberg. Shortly before Dansenberg, the route runs along a series of pretty ponds. Highlights: - Stop for refreshments in Dansenberg - Hiking in the Palatinate Forest - Hunting lodge pond
- 2.8 (3)·Hard·61.3 km·Est. 17.5–19 hrOfficial route of the Pfälzerwald mountain bike park. The start of this great tour is Schopp railway station, so it is easy to travel there by public transport. The cycling stadium in the municipality of Schopp is also located on this varied tour. It can look back on a long cycling history. The careers of cycling greats such as Udo and Hardy Bölts began here. In 1971, RV Schopp built a cycling track on which international-level track races have been organised for decades. The town has also...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Wilenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Wilenstein. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Wilenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Wilenstein is Trippstadt - Wilenstein Castle - Karlstal Gorge, which has a 4.6 star rating from 383 reviews. This trail is 3.9 km long with an elevation gain of 124 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Wilenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Wilenstein is MTB Tour 3: Schopp. This trail is estimated to be 61.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Wilenstein?
Burg Wilenstein: With an ascent of 1,819 m, MTB Tour 3: Schopp has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Oberhammer - Kartalschlucht - Waldfischbach with 731 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Wilenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Wilenstein is Durch die Karlstalschlucht ab Trippstadt with a 4.5-star rating from 17 reviews.
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- Quellbiotop
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- Trippstadter Schloss
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- Ritterstein 101 "Burgalbsprung"
- Camping-Freizeitzentrum Sägmühle
- Ritterstein 137 "Kath. dann Luth. Kirche"
- Moosalbsprung
- Ritterstein 124 "R. Amoenenhof"
- Ritterstein 102 "Moosalbsprung"
- Ritterstein 105 "Gratsohl"
- Großer Rothenberg
- Candidus-Brunnen
- Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz"
- Campingplatz Dengel
- Nabenberg
- Judenhübel
- Kohlhübel