Best kid-friendly trails in Elmstein
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Explore the most popular kid-friendly 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.
Top trails
- 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 (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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest kid-friendly trail in Elmstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in Elmstein is Palatinate Forest Yellow Dot. This trail is estimated to be 7.0 mi long.
Which kid friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Elmstein?
Elmstein: With an ascent of 1,610 ft, Palatinate Forest Yellow Dot has the most elevation gain of all of the kid-friendly trails in the area. The next highest ascent for kid-friendly trails is Elmstein Loop Trail 1 with 908 ft of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- 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