Best backpacking trails in Speyer

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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Speyer 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 - Palatine Way of St. James - Southern Section
4.0 (6)·Hard·90.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+
Southern Palatinate Way of St James from Speyer to Hornbach, Rhineland-Palatinate. The "Pfälzer Jakobsweg-Südroute" is part of the Way of St James, which has been walked by pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela to the relics of St James for centuries. The route allows to experience the diversity and beauty of the Palatinate landscape. There are stamping stations in Speyer, Lingenfeld, Germersheim, Hördt, Rülzheim, Herxheim, Landau and many other towns and villages. In addition, there are...
#2 - The Palantine Way of Saint James Northern Portion
4.0 (1)·Hard·92.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+
This section corresponds to the northern route of the Way of St. James in Rhineland-Palatinate, beginning at the Rhine and extending to the border with France. The route continues through Western Europe to its final destination, Santiago de Compostela in Spain. This section of the route passes through Kaiserslautern and the Palatinate Forest. There are magnificent views of the Haardt mountain range; the route passes through the vineyards of the German Wine Route in the Palatinate all the...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest backpacking trail in Speyer?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Speyer is The Palantine Way of Saint James Northern Portion. This trail is estimated to be 92.5 mi long.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Speyer?

Speyer: With an ascent of 13,398 ft, The Palantine Way of Saint James Northern Portion has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Palatine Way of St. James - Southern Section with 10,357 ft of elevation gain.