Best trail running trails in Elmstein
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Explore the most popular trail running 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...
- 4.9 (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 -...
- 4.0 (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
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Elmstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Elmstein is Loop trail Iggelbach 5: Kurfuerstenstuhl. This trail is estimated to be 5.3 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Elmstein?
Elmstein: With an ascent of 1,056 ft, Loop trail Iggelbach 5: Kurfuerstenstuhl has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running 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