Best long trails in Gehlweiler

This route is stage 3 of the Soonwaldsteig, a long-distance trail in Rhineland-Palatinate, starting in the Simmerbach Valley and ending at the Ellerspring parking area. The path features a steep climb over quartzite scree to the Großer Soon ridge, offering views from the Henau quarry. Key highlights include the climbable Koppenstein ruins and the Alteburg observation tower set within vast beech forests. Overnight stays are possible at the Alteburg trekking camp with a prior reservation;...