Best wildlife trails in Gleisweiler

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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Gleisweiler 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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#1 - Palatinate Hut Tour: North Tour with 3 huts
4.7 (11)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Beautiful and varied hut hike from Gleisweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads through the low mountain range landscape of the Palatinate Forest and to the nearby castle of Neuweicheneck. The route is the short version of the well-known premium trail with rest stops at three of the Palatinate Forest huts, which are mostly open on weekends. The start is at the Lindenallee forest car park in Gleisweiler. There the path leads slightly uphill to the St. Anna Chapel, a Roman Catholic...
#2 - Gleisweiler - Trifelsblick - St. Anna Chapel
4.5 (8)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Panoramic hiking trail from Gleisweiler to Lambertskopf, Rhineland-Palatinate. This short hike begins at the forest car park in Gleisweiler and leads slightly but steadily uphill via the Trifelshütte to the Wetterkreuz, where a magnificent view awaits. From there we continue to the next scenic vantage point, the Sturmeck. From the Sturmeck, the path gradually leads back downhill with the possibility of stopping at the St-Anna-Hütte at the St.-Anna-Chapel. Highlights: - View from Teufelsberg...
#3 - Gleisweiler, Orensfels, and Neuscharfeneck
4.2 (5)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Beautiful hiking trail from Gleisweiler to the castle of Neuweicheneck in Rhineland-Palatinate From Gleisweiler, this route runs through the beautiful Palatinate Forest. First to the Orenfels and then to the idyllic castle Neuweicheneck. The route then leads past the Kalkofenberg and Kittenberg back to Gleisweiler. Highlights: - Orenfels - Castle Neusharpeneck - Palatinate Forest Nature Park
#4 - Gleisweiler - St.Anna-Hütte - Trifelsblick
5.0 (1)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
There are several places to stop for a break on the route.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest wildlife trail in Gleisweiler?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Gleisweiler is Gleisweiler, Orensfels, and Neuscharfeneck. This trail is estimated to be 9.9 mi long.

Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Gleisweiler?

Gleisweiler: With an ascent of 1,899 ft, Gleisweiler, Orensfels, and Neuscharfeneck has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Gleisweiler - Trifelsblick - St. Anna Chapel with 1,361 ft of elevation gain.