Best walking trails in Rhineland-Palatine

Tour 32 from the "ADAC Eifel" hiking guide. This circular hiking trail starts at the Gemündener Maar parking lot in Daun-Gemünden. Along the entire route, there is only one slightly steeper ascent on the way to the Dronketurm tower, from where you have a magnificent view of the surrounding volcanic landscape of the Daun maars. At the end of this tour, we recommend a detour to the Daun Wildlife Park. Highlights of the hike: - War memorial - Gemünden maar - Weinfeld church - Weinfeld maar...

Family-friendly walk to Hohenecken Castle near Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is an excellent way to escape and take the kids with you. The path can be muddy for the first few meters near the parking lot, but walking on it is excellent. However, it is pretty steep uphill on beautiful forest paths. Finally, the Staufer building is reached, which is now a ruin - Hohenecken Castle. Small signposts to the castle tell the story of Mrs. Hildegard, who lived there. Information boards...

Popular loop over three of the most famous bridges in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads over three of the most famous bridges in Mainz: Theodor Hüss (North Bridge), Kostheimer Bridge and South Bridge. This mostly level path leads along the Rhine and the Main. The Main flows into the Rhine at the Mainspitze. Along the way you pass the Maaraue outdoor pool with its huge sunbathing areas and the raftsmen's museum in the Schönborn bastion. Numerous places to stop for refreshments...

Short circular route through the Teufelsschlucht in Rhineland-Palatinate This short circular hiking trail leads without major detours through the Teufelsschlucht, a unique canyon landscape with rock formations and viewing rocks. Highlights: - unique rock formations - Devil's Gorge Nature Park Center - Labyrinth at the nature park center

Short walk in the Moselle valley, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads to the imposing Eltz Castle. The hilltop castle from the 12th century is one of the most famous castles in Germany and once even adorned the 500 DM bill. Eltz Castle is one of the few German castles to have survived all wars unscathed and boasts original furnishings dating back several centuries. The castle is open seasonally and admission is charged. Further information can be found on the official website (see...

Varied hike to the Reichsburg Cochem near Cochem, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads through the old town of Cochem with its pretty half-timbered houses and along beautiful vineyards up to the Reichsburg Cochem. There are always wonderful views of Cochem's landmark - the Reichsburg and of the beautiful city directly on the Moselle. The Reichsburg was built in the 11th century and served as a customs castle in the Middle Ages. On the way there are numerous cafes and restaurants to stop...

Shortened version of the Roman path near Newel, Rhineland-Palatinate If the entire Roman Trail is too long for you, you can still see a lot on the shortened version. Via the Roman mine it goes to Ramstein Castle, then back at the Butzbach waterfalls. Highlights: - Ramstein Castle - Former Roman copper mine - Rapids on the Butzerbach

A historical walk through the city center of Trier in Rhineland-Palatinate This walking path leads clockwise through the city center of Trier - past numerous tourist attractions in Germany's oldest city. The route leads past the Karl-Marx-Haus, the birthplace of the probably most famous son of Trier, the German philosopher Karl Marx and the electoral Pailais with its idyllic castle garden. The route also leads along the banks of the Moselle, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the...

Short walk between two waterfalls near Bernkastel-Kues, Rhineland-Palatinate. The leisurely path leads from the small Tinkelkapelle to two idyllic waterfalls. Be careful in wet weather as it can be slippery in many places. Hikers who haven't had enough after this short tour can still visit Landshut Castle, which is only one kilometer away. Highlights: - Lower and upper waterfalls near Bernkastel-Kues - Tinkelkapelle - Valley of the Tiefenbach

Recommended and charming circuit near Dahn, Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular route leads along beautiful rock formations in the south of Dahn. The Wachtfelsen also offers wonderful views of the surrounding landscape and is well signposted. Highlights: - beautiful forest trails - Lamppond - Watch Rock - Büttelfels