Best cave trails in Idar-Oberstein
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Explore the most popular cave trails near Idar-Oberstein 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 (2)·Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrBeautiful, varied circular hiking trail near Idar-Oberstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. The well-marked circular hike begins and ends at the Weiherschleife car park in Idar-Oberstein. The path first leads through dense forest, past the St. Barbara tunnel and then further along the outskirts of Idar-Oberstein. Sometimes you will be accompanied on the hike by the calming water sounds of the Nahe. Highlights of the hike: - St. Barbara tunnel - Varying landscape - Nice views over the city
- 2.9 (12)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVersatile hike in Rhineland-Palatinate. The car park where you start is near the St. Barbaba tunnel. Always alternately through beautiful forest and wide fields, slightly downhill in the direction of de Idarbach and then to the center of Idar. There are places to stop for refreshments in the vicinity of the route.
- 2.6 (8)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThe Traumschleife Edelsteinschleiferweg is a certified premium hiking trail. Despite the densely populated areas, this hike offers fantastic views over Idar-Oberstein down into the Nahe valley. The urban environment is surprisingly eventful. You pass forests, bodies of water and rock formations. If you have some time, you can plan a tour of the nearby gemstone mines.
- 2.5 (28)·Moderate·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly and eventful hike at the Steinkaulenberg gemstone mines, Rhineland-Palatinate. The route begins at the Steinkaulenberg car park. From there, the rather short round leads through forest and fields. Halfway along the route you can look forward to a wonderful view after a slight but steady ascent. After returning relaxed, it is worth visiting the Steinkaulenberg gemstone mines, the only "mineral mines" in Europe open to visitors. This is a great idea for an excursion, especially...
- 1.0 (1)·Easy·8.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrA varied mountain bike tour near Algenrodt, Rhineland-Palatinate On the Schleiferweg and the X1, this route leads over many beautiful paths (single trails) around Algenrodt. There are restaurants. Highlights of the tour: - single trails - great views - Dietzenwald, Kammerwoog, Enzweiler - Steinkaulenberg gem mine.
- Hard·28 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrMountain bike tour with a high proportion of trails. This technically demanding mountain bike route is a merciless test of riding skills and winds its way through the rugged singletrack of the Palatinate Forest in the Palatinate Forest-North Vosges UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The route consists of challenging climbs and aggressive descents where an experienced riding technique is essential to master the natural obstacles. This route is classified as S2 to S3 on the Single Trail Scale (STS)....
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Idar-Oberstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Idar-Oberstein is Wildenburg Mountain Bike Tour. This trail is estimated to be 28.0 mi long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Idar-Oberstein?
Idar-Oberstein: With an ascent of 5,695 ft, Wildenburg Mountain Bike Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Rund um Idar-Oberstein with 2,933 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail with caves in Idar-Oberstein?
The most popular and difficult trail with caves in Idar-Oberstein is Rund um Idar-Oberstein with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Krechelsfels
- Hoppstätter Achatschleife
- Nahepanorama
- Götzplatz
- Schloss Oberstein
- Schloss Oberstein
- Burg Bosselstein
- Felsenkirche
- Ehemaliges Freibad
- Struth-Felsen
- Weiherschleife
- St. Barbara Stollen
- Wasserfall Fischbach
- Ballenberg
- Staumauer Kammerwoog
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Weiherschleife Idar-Oberstein
- Edelsteinkreisel
- TuS Tiefenstein
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Oberstein
- Edelsteinmine Steinkaulenberg