Best waterfall trails in Rhineland-Palatine

Rock-rich premium hiking trail near Ernzen, Rhineland-Palatinate This circular route is a certified premium hiking route. Gorges and crevices in the rock bastions of the Ferschweiler Plateau - especially the 28 m deep Teufelsschlucht - show the imposing primal force of nature. But this spectacular route offers even more. At 140 meters, the clear water of the river Prüm fights its way between mighty boulders. A hiking bridge opens up fascinating views of the rapids and the unreal...

Certified, historical premium hiking trail in the Eifel, Rhineland-Palatinate. On this route hikers can expect a path with many geological and historical sights. The loop leads over bridges, ladders and footbridges through the Butzerbach valley to a Roman copper mine, red sandstone rocks and legendary caves. It continues on narrow paths and at the end of this beautiful premium hiking trail is the landmark of the Kylltal, Ramstein Castle and parts of the Roman long walls. On the way are the...

Natural hiking trail to the Dreimühlen waterfall near Nohn, Rhineland-Palatinate The Dreimühlen waterfall is one of the most fascinating and popular waterfalls in the Eifel and has also been declared a natural monument. It was created by the carbonate tributaries of the Ahbach. A special leaf moss and diatom ensure constant growth and the creation of new sintered rock in which precipitate lime is bound. Since the bridge over the stream no longer stands, the water must be crossed on stones....

Idyllic premium hiking trail through the Ehrbachsklamm gorge near Morshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate There is no traffic noise - the only dominant sound in the silence of the forest is the roar of the Ehrbach, which swells upwards from the depths of the gorge, especially on the high Peterslay with a view of Rauschenburg Castle. As early as the Middle Ages, the Ehrbach valley was recognized as a side valley to the Moselle and as a strategic and attractive location to Boppard on the...

Popular loop in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate The Morgenbachtal loop is located in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a region that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The round, which connects the popular "Soonwaldsteig" and "Rheinburgenweg" routes and partly follows the well-known premium hiking trail "Baumgeister-Tour", begins and ends at Rheinstein Castle (alternative starting point: Forsthaus Jägerhaus in the Binger Forest). Depending on your preference, the path can also...

A hike in the Southern Eifel Nature Park connects the Irrel waterfalls with the mysterious Devil's Gorge. The waterfalls are actually impressive rapids of the Prüm river that tumble over huge boulders. A modern suspension bridge provides a sweeping view over the thundering water. The path leads further up into a labyrinth of jagged sandstone. In places, the path leads over slippery stones, which is why sure-footed shoes are useful. Rare ferns and mosses grow between the narrow rock faces. The...

The wild Üssbachtal has exciting stories and secrets that can be discovered along this route. One climbs into the past of the past shaped by knights. for example, the disinheritance of two brothers is established at the time of the knights. Today all that remains is the castle's spectacular ark and the stories of the past. The round tour leads over narrow paths and wide paths to exciting highlights. There is also a steep climb up to the disinheritance with the Steffenswarte, built in the...

Adventurous, certified circular route with a jungle atmosphere, Rhineland-Palatinate This trail starts at the Bergwege car park (Kell). It leads along natural springs, through lush forests and caves, past mighty rock faces and waterfalls. The view of the Pöntertal valley and the surrounding volcanic landscape from the "Schweppenburgblick" viewpoint is impressive. In the Wolfsschlucht gorge, with its unique waterfall and bubbling trail springs, the atmosphere of a primeval forest can be...

Certified premium hiking trail in the low mountain range, Rhineland-Palatinate. A varied loop through Kerbtäler valleys and the eponymous Hexenklamm gorge. According to legend, a ferryman who passed through the gorge at witching hour did not approach his village for over an hour, although he rowed continuously. He swore that it was witches who prevented him from getting any further! There is a parking lot at the starting point and a restaurant to stop off at after the tour. There is also...

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