Best dogs on leash trails in Elmstein
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Explore the most popular dogs on leash trails near Elmstein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 5.0 (4)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop route around Elmstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. This loop route to the Ehrenfels monument in the Palatinate Forest is a wonderful experience for the whole family. The short hike begins with a climb to the Ehrenfels and further along the Möllbach. Almost at the source of the stream and at the same time at the highest point of the route, it goes back on the Möllbach on the other side. The round concludes with a walk through the old town with places to stop for refreshments...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried circular hiking trail through the Elmstein Valley in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The hike from Elmstein to Breitenstein can easily be combined with a one-time trip on the historical museum train "Kuckucksbähnel". Highlights of the hike: - Möllbach pond - deer rock - Naturfreundehaus Harzofen - Wolf Canyon Hut - Breitenstein Castle --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (1)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park from Elmstein to the Friends of Nature House. The short, family-friendly hike starts at the Kuckucksbähnel terminus in Elmstein and leads through the forest to the Naturfreundehaus Elmstein in Harzhofen, where you can comfortably stop off. The way back is through the forest past several viewpoints. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrMarked hiking trail from Elmstein through the Palatinate Forest. The path leads mainly on forest paths around the district of Schafhof to the south-west of Elmstein and into the Haselbach valley with the Stamminger fountain. Only at the beginning and end does the route lead over paved roads. The route is within the boundaries of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park and offers numerous rest stops. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.5 (2)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly loop hike in the middle of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park from Elmstein. The short round, which is also suitable for running, starts at the Kuckucksbähnel terminus in Elmstein and leads through the forest to Harzhofen, where the Naturfreundehaus Elmstein with a place to stop is located. The way back leads back to the starting point via paved paths. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·12.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrCharming circular hike around Hornesselwiese, Rhineland-Palatinate. This idyllic circular trail starts at Hornesselwiese and runs along the Grobsbach stream through Stilles Tal in a southerly direction. It climbs gently but steadily uphill to the 530-metre-high Ersten Kopf and on to the Zweiter Kopf. The descent back to the starting point leads through the beautiful Kohlbachtal valley along the stream of the same name, past the Naturfreundehaus Lambrecht in the Kohlbachtal valley, a Kneipp...
- 3.0 (3)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrMarked hiking trail of the Palatinate Forest Association from Helmbach to the Taubenstuhl. Helmbach is a hamlet belonging to Bad Dürkheim, which can be reached by train and is the starting point for numerous hikes in the Palatinate Forest. From here the path leads through the picturesque valleys of the Helmbach and the Grobsbach to the Taubenstuhl. During the summer season, the Trifelsland leisure bus runs from the Taubenstuhl to Annweiler, Vorderweidenthal and Silz on Sundays and public...
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrIdyllic loop hiking trail in the central Palatinate Forest near Elmstein. The quiet day tour starts at the Waldschänke Hornesselwiese, which also offers animal hikes with alpacas and donkeys. From here it leads on easy forest paths with a slight ascent to the ridge of the Schindhübel, where there is a 17 meter high observation tower, the so-called Schindhübelturm. From its covered viewing platform one can see the eastern Palatinate Forest up to its edge. The way back leads over a large arc...
- 1.0 (2)·Hard·12.8 miChallenging day hike in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. This hike is suitable for all those who like it adventurous! It leads from the Mitteleiche hiking car park on mostly unmarked paths, partly through aisles and over felled trees and sometimes across forest in a large loop around Iggelbach. Along the route there are beautiful vantage points and refreshment stops in the Hornesselswiese forest tavern. Highlights of the hike: - Geiskopfhof ruins - Forest tavern Hornesselwiese - Rehfels...
- Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrIdyllic loop hike in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park south of Kaiserslautern. This route leads from Speyerbrunn, a district of Elmstein, through picturesque stream valleys and over mountain ridges with great views. Halfway there is a stop at Stüterhof. Highlights of the hike: - Speyerbrunner Quellwoog - Rest area "Dämmchen" - Ritterstein No. 108 Haidhald fountain - Stüterhof with refreshments - Viewpoint at Monster Valley
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- Burg Elmstein
- Naturfreundehaus Elmstein
- Ritterstein 107 "Wolfsgrube"
- Rehfels
- Schindhübel
- Nibelungenfelsen
- Schindhübelturm
- Bloskülb
- Ritterstein 118 "Dicke Eiche 600 Schr."
- Ritterstein 120 "R. Jagdhaus Breitscheid"
- Ritterstein 96 "Ins Legeltal"
- Elmsteiner Wappenschmiede
- Ehrenfels
- Ritterstein 251 "Hecker-Brücke"
- Ruine Geiskopfhof
- Bierenberg
- Johannisquelle
- Emil-Haupt-Brunnen
- Schüllermannsbrunnen
- Legel-Berg