Best forest trails in Leimen

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Explore the most popular forest trails near Leimen 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 - MTB Park Palatinate Forest Tour 1: Upper Loop
3.5 (3)·Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
Challenging and varied mountain bike tour near Rhineland-Palatinate. Tour 1 of the mountain bike park in the Palatinate Forest consists of two loops: the southern, somewhat easier one leads between Rodalben and Leimen, while the northern, more demanding one starts in Leimen and leads to Johanniskreuz. The route shown here is the latter and has it all: varied single trails with numerous stone ledges and small rocks, strenuous climbs and steep descents alternate. Highlights: -...
#2 - Ritterstein via Erlenbach
4.2 (2)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Leisurely loop hike in the upper Erlenbachtal. The short circular tour starts at the Iggelbach Eschkopf, where there is a car park. From here it leads through the Palatinate Forest to Erlenbach to Ritterstein No. 93 "Hexlerhütte". Knight's stones are markings made of sandstone in the Palatinate Forest, which indicate historically remarkable places with carved inscriptions. The Hexlerhütte is a former farmstead from which the village of Erlenbach developed. The way back leads along the...
#3 - Nordic Walking Leimen 4
5.0 (1)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#4 - Leimen - Grübenköpfchen - Am Höchsten
3.2 (4)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
There are places to stop for a break.
#5 - Nordic Walking Leimen 3
Moderate·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#6 - Nordic Walking Leimen 1
Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Relaxed Nordic Walking route in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This loop trail east of Leimen runs roughly half through the forest and half through pretty meadows. The tour is one of Leimen's official Nordic walking routes and is suitable for both sporty and leisurely walks. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic meadow paths - quiet forest

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Leimen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Leimen is MTB Park Palatinate Forest Tour 1: Upper Loop. This trail is estimated to be 14.1 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Leimen?

Leimen: With an ascent of 2,168 ft, MTB Park Palatinate Forest Tour 1: Upper Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Ritterstein via Erlenbach with 892 ft of elevation gain.