Best moderate trails in Elmstein
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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...
- 4.9 (4)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular 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 -...
- 4.1 (2)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrCharming circular hike from the Naturfreundehaus Elmstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. The hike begins at the Naturfreundehaus Elmstein and leads through the hilly landscape of the Palatinate Forest. From the starting point, head in the direction of Esthal, where you can stop for refreshments. From Esthal it goes on forest paths along the gold fountain and the thick oak to Elmstein. From Elmstein it's finally back to the starting point. Highlights: - Idyllic forest paths - Gold Fountain - Thick oak
- 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)·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...
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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