Hahnenbachtal Trail
100% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
10kmLength
381mElevation gain
3–3.5hrEstimated time
Circular
Certified premium hiking trail through the Hahnenbach Valley near Bundenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate
The Traumschleife Hahnenbachtal-Tour is a certified premium hiking trail. It offers hikers a route through numerous wooded areas, across meadows and along various bodies of water. From time to time, you will pass small villages with local cultural and historical sights
Highlights:
- Hiking through the Hahnenbach Valley
- Certified hiking pleasure
- Wonderful forest and meadow paths
- Schmidtburg Castle
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Top sights
Großer Burgbrunnen
Spring
Forellenteich
Pond
Hahnenbach
River
Verteidigungsturm
Ruins
Naturcamp Schmidtburg
Campsite
Grube Herrenberg
Attraction
Schutzhütte
Picnic site
Ruine Hellkirch
Ruins
Keltensiedlung Altburg
Archaeological site
Schmidtburg
Castle
Trekkingcamp Schmidtburg
Campsite
Backhaus
Ruins
Bergfried Oberburg
Ruins
Wirtschaftsgebäude
Ruins
Nordturm
Ruins
Verteidigungsstellung
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus IV
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus II
Ruins
Hörtrichter
Attraction
Schleifmühle Götzenau
Ruins
Schumbespuhl
Pond
Wohnhaus
Ruins
Zwischenbau
Ruins
Marstall
Ruins
Kleiner Stall
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus VI
Ruins
Kapelle
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus V
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus III
Ruins
"Neuer Stall"
Ruins
Zisterne
Ruins
Große Scheune
Ruins
Keller
Ruins
Palas
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus I
Ruins
Stall
Ruins
Schmiede
Ruins
Treppenturm
Ruins
Top sights
Großer Burgbrunnen
Spring
Forellenteich
Pond
Hahnenbach
River
Verteidigungsturm
Ruins
Naturcamp Schmidtburg
Campsite
Grube Herrenberg
Attraction
Schutzhütte
Picnic site
Ruine Hellkirch
Ruins
Keltensiedlung Altburg
Archaeological site
Schmidtburg
Castle
Trekkingcamp Schmidtburg
Campsite
Backhaus
Ruins
Bergfried Oberburg
Ruins
Wirtschaftsgebäude
Ruins
Nordturm
Ruins
Verteidigungsstellung
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus IV
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus II
Ruins
Hörtrichter
Attraction
Schleifmühle Götzenau
Ruins
Schumbespuhl
Pond
Wohnhaus
Ruins
Zwischenbau
Ruins
Marstall
Ruins
Kleiner Stall
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus VI
Ruins
Kapelle
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus V
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus III
Ruins
"Neuer Stall"
Ruins
Zisterne
Ruins
Große Scheune
Ruins
Keller
Ruins
Palas
Ruins
Burgmannenhaus I
Ruins
Stall
Ruins
Schmiede
Ruins
Treppenturm
Ruins
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Experience this 10.0-km circular trail near Bundenbach, Rhineland-Palatine. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 6 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Hahnenbachtal Trail?
Expected weather for Hahnenbachtal Trail for the next 5 days is:
- Sat 26 September - 26.9 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 27.5 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 26.6 degrees/clear
- Tue 29 September - 26.6 degrees/clear
- Wed 30 September - 25.9 degrees/showers
Where is Hahnenbachtal Trail located?
Hahnenbachtal Trail is a trail located in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park.
How hard is Hahnenbachtal Trail?
Hahnenbachtal Trail is considered a moderate hike that covers 10 km, with an elevation gain of 381 m. It takes about 3–3.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Hahnenbachtal Trail?
Hahnenbachtal Trail is considered a moderate hike that covers 10 km, with an elevation gain of 381 m. It takes about 3–3.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Hahnenbachtal Trail a circular?
Hahnenbachtal Trail is a circular trail that covers 10 km, with an elevation gain of 381 m. It takes about 3–3.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Hahnenbachtal Trail?
Hahnenbachtal Trail is a circular trail that covers 10 km, with an elevation gain of 381 m. It takes about 3–3.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Hahnenbachtal Trail?
Dogs may be allowed on Hahnenbachtal Trail. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Hahnenbachtal Trail?
Hahnenbachtal Trail is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Hahnenbachtal Trail?
According to trailgoers, Hahnenbachtal Trail is usually busy. Hahnenbachtal Trail is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there rivers at Hahnenbachtal Trail?
Yes, Hahnenbachtal Trail is near Hahnenbach.
Is camping allowed at Hahnenbachtal Trail?
Camping is allowed on Hahnenbachtal Trail in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town accommodations. You should always double check if a permit is required.
Is there bird watching at Hahnenbachtal Trail?
Yes, trailgoers have said that Hahnenbachtal Trail is good for bird watching. Various bird species have been spotted on the trail and in the surrounding area.
Are there forests at Hahnenbachtal Trail?
Yes, Hahnenbachtal Trail is a forest trail in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park.
Are there wildflowers at Hahnenbachtal Trail?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Hahnenbachtal Trail, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on 25 September 2026 at 00:43 GMT+0