Best trails near Wachtenburg
4.4(102 reviews)
Wachtenburg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 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. Wachtenburg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wachtenburg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (53)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful circular route to Wachtenburg Castle near Deidesheim, Rhineland-Palatinate This route runs along the edge of the Palatinate Forest to Wachtenburg Castle. The route also passes St Michael's Chapel and offers wonderful views of the Palatinate Forest landscape. Highlights: - St Michael's Chapel - Heidenlöcher castle ruins - basalt lake - Wachtenburg Castle - Refreshments in Thomas' Waldweinstube
- 4.8 (15)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried circular hike in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This loop northwest of Deidesheim can be started either from the Sensental car park or from the car park in Burgstraße (Wachenheim). Part of the route is quite steep uphill to the Eckkopf, from whose 25-metre-high observation tower you have great views of the Palatinate Forest and the surrounding vineyards. You walk partly on the Palatinate Wine Trail and the route is identical to the German Wine Route hiking trail for the...
- 4.7 (10)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route folllows stage 3 of the Palatinate Wine Trail, a long-distance trail starting in Bad Dürkheim and ending in Deidesheim. The path leads past the Flaggenturm tower, through the Poppental valley, and climbs to the Wachtenburg Castle ruins before descending via the historic Heidenlöcher refuge and Michaelskapelle chapel into Deidesheim. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels in the towns; wild camping is not allowed. Reliable water is found at businesses in the...
- 4.1 (7)·Hard·20 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrHike from Wachtenburg Castle to the Oppauer Haus Naturefriends Centre, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike leads west of Wachenheim in a south-westerly direction along the Wachtenheimer Bach stream to the Oppauer Haus Naturefriends House and then back to Wachenheim via forest paths. The Wachtenburg castle and a children's playground are located at the starting point. Highlights: - Wachtenburg Castle - Oppauer Haus Friends of Nature Centre - Wachtenheim stream - Children's playground at the...
- 3.4 (5)·Hard·16.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This 18-kilometre circular hike, which starts at the tourist information centre in Wachenheim an der Weinstraße, will enchant you with its many highlights. Shortly after the start, you reach the Bismarck Cave, followed shortly afterwards by the summit of the Eckkopf with its viewing tower. Towards the end of the hike, the cultural and historical highlight awaits: the ruins of Wachtenburg Castle, built between 1100...
- 4.8 (3)·Easy·31.9 km·Est. 8–9 hrOfficial 32km route of the cycle tour (RTF) "To Göllheim and the Donnersberg" from Neustadt an der Weinstraße. This route is the RTF route from 2019. It starts in Neustadt and leads through the centre of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park to Wachenheim an der Weinstraße. The return journey takes you through picturesque wine-growing villages and vineyards. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.7 (2)·Hard·24.8 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrScenic section of the German Wine Route in the Palatinate Of course, the second stage is also all about wine: it passes through various wine villages with their diverse history and historic buildings. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Wine museum in Wachenheim - Haardt collegiate church - Hambach Castle near the route
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wachtenburg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wachtenburg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wachtenburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wachtenburg is Wachtenburg Castle via Michaelskapelle Chapel, which has a 4.4 star rating from 53 reviews. This trail is 9.8 km long with an elevation gain of 404 m.
What is the longest trail near Wachtenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wachtenburg is RTF - To Göllheim and Donnersberg - 32 Route. This trail is estimated to be 31.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wachtenburg?
Wachtenburg: With an ascent of 850 m, Von Forst zum Basaltsee und der Michaelskapelle has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is German Wine Route Stage 2: Bad Dürkheim - St.Martin with 769 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wachtenburg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wachtenburg is Von Forst zum Basaltsee und der Michaelskapelle with a 4.5-star rating from 7 reviews.