Best historic site trails in Elmstein

Family-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...

Popular loop trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. Loop trail 5 inspires with wide forest paths that are very flat, with the exception of an ascent near Iggelbach. You can also look forward to some natural paths. The loop trail is signposted with a white "5". You can stop for refreshments in Iggelbach. A worthwhile, short detour leads to the war memorial, from which you can enjoy great views of Iggelbach. Highlights of the hike: - Iggelbach - Iggelbach spring - Brandbuche -...

Varied 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

Marked 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

Family-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

Knight stones are natural stones, memorial stones or stone brands. They can only be found in the Palatinate Forest and serve as hiking guides. They refer to historically or locally remarkable places or events.

Challenging 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...