Best backpacking trails in Schönau

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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Schönau 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 - 7 Burgentour - Pfälzer Wald/Nordvogesen
4.6 (13)·Hard·14.9 mi·Est. 8–9 hr
Cross-border hike between Palatinate and Alsace, Rhineland-Palatinate. This popular hiking trail on the German-French border in the Dahner Felsenland leads to 7 castles. These are testimonies of the Middle Ages from the 12th century. The landscape also offers picturesque views over the hilly landscape of the Palatinate Forest. The start is on the German side in Schönau. There are several parking spaces and you can also travel there by bus. It first goes past Brackenberg and Sindelsberg to...
#2 - Felsenland Sagenweg Stage 4: Schönau - Fischbach
Hard·12.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
Stage 4 of the "Felsenland Sagenweg" long-distance hiking trail, Rhineland-Palatinate. Stage four of the certified premium hiking trail "Felsenland Sagenweg", which leads from Dahn to Bärenbach through the Palatinate Forest, starts in Schönau (Palatinate) and ends in Fischbach. As on the previous stages, legendary castle ruins and idyllic valleys ensure an exciting hiking experience. Towards the end of the route, which also runs through France for a little less than two kilometers, there is...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest backpacking trail in Schönau?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Schönau is 7 Burgentour - Pfälzer Wald/Nordvogesen. This trail is estimated to be 14.9 mi long.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Schönau?

Schönau: With an ascent of 3,435 ft, 7 Burgentour - Pfälzer Wald/Nordvogesen has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Felsenland Sagenweg Stage 4: Schönau - Fischbach with 2,493 ft of elevation gain.