Best stroller-friendly trails in Rhineland-Palatine

Idyllic hike around the Laacher See near Glees, Rhineland-Palatinate This beautiful route leads around the well-known Laacher See, which formed more than 13,000 years ago from a volcanic crater and shaped the surrounding landscape. The route is absolutely flat and very easy. The proximity to the lake and the surrounding nature can be enjoyed over a distance of more than 8 kilometers. However, direct contact with the water is only possible at the bird sanctuary not far from the parking lot....

There is a very special kind of natural monument near Bad Bertrich. The elven grotto, also known as the cheese grotto, consists of many stones stacked on top of each other that look like cheese wheels. 50,000 years ago, hot, glowing rock from the surrounding volcanoes pushed its way into the Elbesbachtal. This is how this unique cave was created. Behind the elven grotto, a waterfall falls down to a romantic pool of water. The grotto can also be reached with a stroller.

Beautiful, promising hike in the West Palatinate, Rhineland-Palatinate. This easy hike starts at the parking lot on the lake's western shore. The Ohmbachsee is the largest contiguous body of water in the western Palatinate. Everything is possible here, from walking and cycling on the Glan-Blies cycle path to fishing or pedal boating. For children, there is a beautiful water playground with a giant slide. The loop route around the Ohmbachsee is barrier-free and can largely be assigned to the...

Wonderful city walk along the banks of the Rhine in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate This route starts at the parking lot at the western end of the Theodor Heuss Bridge. It is a flat, asphalted walk along the Rhine that offers visitors a great view of the city. It is barrier-free. There are also nice places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Fort Weisenau - Malakoff Terrace - Beautiful park on the banks of the Rhine

Relaxed circular hiking trail near Mehlingen, Rhineland-Palatinate This is a wonderful circular hike through the largest heathland in southern Germany. Ideal for a relaxed hike with the whole family. The Mehlinger Heide is a nature reserve and dogs must be kept on a lead here. Nature lovers can discover rare butterflies and dragonflies, plants and bird species such as the woodlark from the paths. The start is at the "An der Heide" parking lot. Highlights of the hike: - Heath landscapes -...

The route leads around the Jungfern Weiher near Ulmen and the Ulmener Maar. The Jungfernsee was formerly used by the lords of Ulmen as fishing waters until it silted up. After the former maar was used for cutting peat for a while, the decision was made to flood the area again in 1942. Today, the maiden pond and the Ulmen maar are under nature protection. Numerous endangered species breed around the area on the shore zones. Common snipe and meadow pipit can be found here, for example. And also...

Beautiful hike near Walsdorf in Gerolsteiner Land, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Arensberg is definitely worth a visit! There were two volcanic eruptions here during the Tertiary period - 32 million and 24 million years ago! In the meantime, however, the Arsensberg has become smaller; both the ravages of time and human activity have eroded parts of the mountain. Both rock material and a church from the Middle Ages were removed to make way for a basalt quarry. Today, a small chapel commemorates...

Popular circular hiking trail near Ober-Olm, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful loop in the Ober-Olm forest is perfect for running or hiking. Together with the meadows at Layenhof, the forest area is a strict nature reserve and provides a habitat for numerous endangered species. The start is at the "Forststraße" parking lot. There is also a kiosk and a playground for families with children. Highlights of the hike: - Nature reserve Wiesen am Layenhof - Ober-Olmer forest - Quiet forest paths

Family-friendly loop trail in the Palatinate Forest-Northern Vosges biosphere reserve, Rhineland-Palatinate. This loop trail is made for a leisurely walk with the whole family. From the car park on Kreuzstrasse, the short route leads through meadows and fields interspersed with small forested areas. Since the trails are well paved, they are also suitable for prams. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic field and meadow trails - small patches of forest - well-developed hiking trails

Family-friendly circular route in Rhineland-Palatinate. It starts at the market square in Erfenbach. There is a car park here and the bus stop "Erfenbach Brunnenring", which is served by lines 107 and 108. However, you can also start at the "Waldbaden" car park, which is located in Wiesenthalerhof. The beautiful and easy tour is also suitable for pushchairs, so the whole family can enjoy the view from the 3-Berge-Blick. There are benches to rest on along the way. The beautiful mixed forest...