Best rails trails in Rhineland-Palatine
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Explore the most popular rails trails trails in Rhineland-Palatine 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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- 4.4 (28)·Easy·33.4 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPopular cycle path between Vulkaneifel and Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate This cycle path leads through the Vulkaneifel to the Moselle valley. The Maare-Mosel-Radweg is a pleasant route on the former railway line from Daun to Bernkastel-Keus. There are few differences in altitude, so the tour is well-suited for leisure cyclists or families. There is plenty of variety: the route leads over viaducts and bridges, through tunnels and the idyllic forests of the Eifel, past picturesque maars, and...
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a beautiful hike that leads from Linz in the Rhine Valley to Kalenborn. The vast majority of the route runs through the forest. Start and finish are train stations, so the hike is ideal for arriving by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Linz - Kalenborn - Rhine Valley - Kasbach
- 4.3 (13)·Moderate·23.1 mi·Est. 9.5–10 hrStage 2 of the Ahr cycle path. On the second day tour of the Ahr cycle path there are numerous sights on the just 37km from Hönningen via Mayschoss and Bad Neuenahr - Ahrweiler. The paths are pleasant to drive with a steady, gentle slope and you can enjoy the beautiful view, which is characterized by romantic vineyards. In Remagen-Kripp, the Ahr finally flows into the Rhine and you have reached the destination of the Ahr cycle path. Highlights: - Hubertus Chapel in Hönningen - Medieval...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·14.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular cycle path in the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Schinderhannes-Soonwald cycle path extends the Schinderhannes cycle path to the south. Partly you cycle on a former railway line. In Dickenschied there is a connection to the Luetzelsoon cycle path. There are two climbs, the first right at the beginning and another one around kilometer 20. Highlights of the tour: - Railway route cycle path - Simmer - Riesweiler - Tiefenbach - Mengerschied - Gemuenden
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·18.8 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrAdventurous rail route in the Taunus, Reinland-Pfalz. The tour runs mostly along the route of the Nassauische Kleinbahn - as far as it still exists today. Unfortunately, this is not an official cycle path, which is why parts of the route are somewhat more difficult to cycle (e.g. because some parts are overgrown with tall grass or meadow paths with ruts from tractors). Parts of the route are used as Nordic walking routes. Highlights: - Old route
- Hard·45.7 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hrDemanding bike tour near Nastätten in Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the 2nd part of the NKB route from Nastätten via Dachsenhausen to Braubach, on to St. Goarshausen and back to Nastätte. The tour mostly runs on good gravel roads and dirt roads and of course on the old route of the Nassau Small Railway. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest rails trail in Rhineland-Palatine?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest rails trail in Rhineland-Palatine is Von Ludwigshafen zum Pfälzerwald. This trail is estimated to be 65.7 mi long.
Which rails trail has the most elevation gain in Rhineland-Palatine?
Rhineland-Palatine: With an ascent of 7,224 ft, Von Ludwigshafen zum Pfälzerwald has the most elevation gain of all of the rail trails in the area. The next highest ascent for rail trails is 5 Lakes Cycle Route with 6,627 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult rails trail in Rhineland-Palatine?
The most popular and difficult rails trail in Rhineland-Palatine is Bike Tour: Westerwald Forest Loop from Betzdorf with a 3.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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