Best historic site trails in Rhineland-Palatine

Family-friendly loop hiking trail in the North Palatinate Uplands, Rhineland-Palatinate This easy but varied hike leads from Landstuhl to the ruins of Nanstein Castle and the Roman ruins of Heidenfelsen. Starting from Landstuhl, the stairs at the community center are the starting point, from where it goes through the Landstuhler Bruch to Nanstein Castle, the landmark of the Sickingen town of Landstuhl, which can be seen from afar. On the way, the route passes the "Herrengärtchen" viewpoint,...

Family-friendly multifaceted circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a relaxing and exciting hike that starts in the climatic health resort of Trippstadt at Trippstadt Castle and leads to the historic castle ruins of Wilenstein and through the Karlstal Gorge. The history of Wilenstein Castle goes back to the 12th century, it was probably built in 1152 under Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa. The buildings were partially destroyed during the Thirty Years' War,...

Rock-rich premium hiking trail near Ernzen, Rhineland-Palatinate This circular route is a certified premium hiking route. Gorges and crevices in the rock bastions of the Ferschweiler Plateau - especially the 28 m deep Teufelsschlucht - show the imposing primal force of nature. But this spectacular route offers even more. At 140 meters, the clear water of the river Prüm fights its way between mighty boulders. A hiking bridge opens up fascinating views of the rapids and the unreal...

Certified, historical premium hiking trail in the Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate. On this route hikers can expect a path with many geological and historical sights. The loop leads over bridges, ladders and footbridges through the Butzerbach valley to a Roman copper mine, red sandstone rocks and legendary caves. It continues on narrow paths and at the end of this beautiful premium hiking trail is the landmark of the Kylltal, Ramstein Castle and parts of the Roman long walls. On the way are the...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Rhein-Mosel-Eifel-Land, Rhineland-Palatinate The Eltzer Burgpanorama dream path is a certified premium hiking trail that was named "Germany's most beautiful hiking trail" by the hiking magazine Wandermagazin in 2013. The route, starting in Wierschem, offers everything you could expect from a hike in the premium hiking region "Traumpfadeland Rhein-Mosel-Eifel": wonderful views from the high plateaux of the Moselle plateau, a lot of peace and quiet in the...

Popular loop hiking trail on the Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate The starting point for this wonderful hike, which combines the popular Calmont via ferrata and the Calmont Höhenweg to form a beautiful circular tour, is the Ediger-Eller train station (reachable by bus and train). The route is characterized by great views of the Moselle valley and the idyllic steep slopes covered with vines. High on the Calmont, the "steepest vineyard in Germany", it goes over a relatively beginner-friendly but...

Natural hiking trail to the Dreimühlen waterfall near Nohn, Rhineland-Palatinate The Dreimühlen waterfall is one of the most fascinating and popular waterfalls in the Eifel and has also been declared a natural monument. It was created by the carbonate tributaries of the Ahbach. A special leaf moss and diatom ensure constant growth and the creation of new sintered rock in which precipitate lime is bound. Since the bridge over the stream no longer stands, the water must be crossed on stones....

Idyllic premium hiking trail through the Ehrbachsklamm gorge near Morshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate There is no traffic noise - the only dominant sound in the silence of the forest is the roar of the Ehrbach, which swells upwards from the depths of the gorge, especially on the high Peterslay with a view of Rauschenburg Castle. As early as the Middle Ages, the Ehrbach valley was recognized as a side valley to the Moselle and as a strategic and attractive location to Boppard on the...

Family-friendly hike in the Elztal, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route starts at the Ringelsteiner Mühle and follows the Elzbach with a slight incline through the Eltzer Forest nature reserve to Eltz Castle. The 12th-century hilltop castle is one of the most well-known German castles and a protected cultural monument that is partially open to visitors during the summer months. This is an easy hike for the whole family, with lots of great views of the castle. Attention: When it rains, the...

Popular loop in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate The Morgenbachtal loop is located in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a region that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The round, which connects the popular "Soonwaldsteig" and "Rheinburgenweg" routes and partly follows the well-known premium hiking trail "Baumgeister-Tour", begins and ends at Rheinstein Castle (alternative starting point: Forsthaus Jägerhaus in the Binger Forest). Depending on your preference, the path can also...