Best forest trails in Sankt Goarshausen
4.6(115 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Sankt Goarshausen 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
- 4.6 (81)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hike along the Rhine to the Loreley Plateau near Sankt Goarshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate The tour runs from St. Goarshausen via the Rheinsteig toward Katz Castle. From there, it continues via the district of Heide to the Loreley plateau. The way back runs via the stairway and on the sidewalk on the banks of the Rhine back to St. Goarshausen. The Loreley Plateau offers magnificent views of the surrounding Rhine Valley. Highlights: - View from the Loreley plateau - Katz Castle -...
- 4.5 (17)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic circular route in Sankt Goarshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate. The ascent to Patersberg is via the Rheinsteig. From the viewing pavilion "Dreiburgenblick" you have a wonderful view of the castles "Katz" and "Maus" as well as the castle ruins "Rheinfels" (on the opposite side). From here you can also see the legendary Loreley rock. We continue to the picturesque town of Patersberg, which invites you to linger with its half-timbered houses. Highlights: - Views of the castles "Katz" and...
- 5.0 (8)·Moderate·1.2 miFun via ferrata to the Rabenack in St. Goarshausen. The route starts at St. Goarshausen railroad station. This makes the excursion easy. Just a short distance and the route is already heading towards the via ferrata. The Rabenacksteig is a scenic climb with an alpine character. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are required. Children should only tackle the climb with climbing equipment. The climb is easy at the beginning and becomes increasingly difficult. There are places secured by...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Sankt Goarshausen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Sankt Goarshausen is St. Goarshausen - Lorch. This trail is estimated to be 23.2 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Sankt Goarshausen?
Sankt Goarshausen: With an ascent of 5,026 ft, St. Goarshausen - Lorch has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Rhein-Camino (Jakobsweg): Von St. Goarshausen nach Kaub with 1,525 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Sankt Goarshausen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Sankt Goarshausen is St. Goarshausen - Lorch with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.