Best wildflower trails in Rhineland-Palatine

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....

Popular premium hiking trail in the Rhein-Mosel-Eifel-Land, Rhineland-Palatinate The Eltzer Burgpanorama dream path is a certified premium hiking trail that was named "Germany's most beautiful hiking trail" by the hiking magazine Wandermagazin in 2013. The route, starting in Wierschem, offers everything you could expect from a hike in the premium hiking region "Traumpfadeland Rhein-Mosel-Eifel": wonderful views from the high plateaux of the Moselle plateau, a lot of peace and quiet in the...

Family-friendly hike in the Elztal, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route starts at the Ringelsteiner Mühle and follows the Elzbach with a slight incline through the Eltzer Forest nature reserve to Eltz Castle. The 12th-century hilltop castle is one of the most well-known German castles and a protected cultural monument that is partially open to visitors during the summer months. This is an easy hike for the whole family, with lots of great views of the castle. Attention: When it rains, the...

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...

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...

Officially awarded premium hiking trail to the Altschloßfelsen near Eppenbrunn, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route begins in Eppenbrunn at the new forest car park of the Hotel-Restaurant Kupper in Eppenbrunn and takes visitors past ponds and meadows and through the Altschloßfelsen natural monument. These impressive sandstone formations soar up to 35m and are named after an ancient castle that has now fallen into disrepair. The Altschlossfelsen is one of the most famous sights of the region,...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Dahner Felsenpfad is one of the Palatinate Felsenland tours and is a certified premium hiking trail. It leads through dense forests and offers great views of the surrounding landscape of the premium hiking region "Dahner Felsenland". On mostly narrow paths, the path leads past imposing rock formations with sonorous names such as "bride and groom". With the car park at the Felsenland and the car park "Am...

Idyllic loop through the Dauner Maare nature reserve near Daun, Rhineland-Palatinate An unforgettable hike to the landmarks of the Eifel - the Maaren, whose funnel-shaped craters were created by steam eruptions. The route leads around the Gemündener Maar, the Weinfelder Maar and the Schalkenmehrener Maar and offers wonderful views of this unusual natural landscape. There are places to stop for refreshments at the starting point. The route can be reached by bus and train as well as by car...

Popular loop in the Hunsrück, Rhineland-Palatinate A head for heights is required for this hike. From Sosberg, this loop leads to one of the most well-known attractions in all of Rhineland-Palatinate: the Geierlay suspension bridge, which is around 100 m high and is the longest suspension cable bridge in Germany. But the route also has a lot to offer around the adrenaline-pumping bridge crossing. The magnificent forests of the Hunsrück can be explored with their relaxing, natural hiking...

Short hike to the impressive Eltz Castle, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route goes in a short distance to Eltz Castle. Due to its shortness, this hike is ideal for walks with children. Trutzelts Castle is also passed along the way. There are always fantastic views of both castles. Eltz Castle can be visited seasonally from March to November with an entrance fee. This unique building survived all wars unscathed and has been owned by a single family since it was built. The medieval architecture...