Best historic site trails in Leimen
3.9(5 reviews)
Explore the most popular historic site 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.
Top trails
- 3.5 (3)·Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrChallenging 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: -...
- 4.2 (2)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrLeisurely 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Leimen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Leimen is MTB Park Palatinate Forest Tour 1: Upper Loop. This trail is estimated to be 14.1 mi long.
Which historic site 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 historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Ritterstein via Erlenbach with 892 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Leimen?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Leimen is MTB Park Palatinate Forest Tour 1: Upper Loop with a 3.5-star rating from 3 reviews.
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Attractions
Points of interest
- Holzkohlenbrennöfen
- Ritterstein 80 "Preussenstein"
- Hanging heads
- Ringelsberg
- Heltersberg
- Badischköpfchen
- Mühlenberg
- Grübenköpfchen
- Solchenbachquelle
- Kippkopffelsen
- Geisenschlupf
- Karlsbrunnen
- Josefsbrunnen
- Fritz-Claus-Denkmal
- Hengstberg
- At its highest
- Ritterstein 61 "Schanze 1794"
- Ritterstein 79 "Captain's Hut"
- Margarethenruhe
- Ritterstein 233 "Fritz Claus Way"