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Best event trails in Palatinate Forest-Vosges du Nord Biosphere Reserve

Best event trails in Palatinate Forest-Vosges du Nord Biosphere Reserve

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Rhineland-Palatine
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The Palatinate Forest Nature Park covers an area of 179,800 hectares in the south of Rhineland-Palatinate, where it borders on France. It is the German part of the Pfälzerwald-Nordvogesen cross-border biosphere reserve. The red sandstone cliffs are particularly characteristic of the nature park's landscape. In addition, 76% of the nature park is covered by forest, making it the largest contiguous forest area in Germany. Pines are the most common species here, as they cope well with the nutrient-poor sandy soil.

The nature park also has a lot to offer culturally. The many castles and castle ruins in the area suggest that this region was once one of the most important strongholds of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nations. The Trifels Imperial Fortress, the Berwartstein Visitor Castle and Hambach Castle are particularly noteworthy.

Top sights

Rotenrumer Eck
Rotenrumer Eck
Peak
Lämmerdeich-Westgipfel
Lämmerdeich-Westgipfel
Cliff
Rot-Graue Wand
Rot-Graue Wand
Cliff
Krämereck
Krämereck
Peak
Sindelsberg
Sindelsberg
Peak
Langer Fels
Langer Fels
Cliff

Top trails

  1. #1 - Landstuhl Hike

    4.5 (81)·Easy·4.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Short hike to Nanstein Castle near Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads south of Landstuhl past the Hörnchen to the Herrengärtchen and then to Nanstein Castle. Nanstein Castle offers a wonderful view over Landstuhl and the surrounding countryside. There is an entrance fee to visit the castle. Highlights: - Nanstein Castle - Hiking on forest paths - Bärenloch pond

  2. #2 - Gimmeldingen zum Weinbiet

    4.7 (4)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Local hiking trail Gimmeldingen - wine region

  3. #3 - RTF - To Göllheim and Donnersberg - 32 Route

    4.8 (3)·Easy·19.8 mi·Est. 8–9 hr
    Official 32km route of the cycle tour (RTF) "To Göllheim and to the Donnersberg" from Neustadt an der Weinstraße. This route is the RTF route from 2019. It starts in Neustadt and leads through the middle of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park to Wachenheim on the Wine Route. The way back takes you through picturesque wine villages and vineyards. ---- Accessible by bus and train

  4. #4 - Hiking Marathon Palatinate Forest

    4.0 (1)·Hard·28.6 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    Promising & varied route in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. This is the route of the Palatinate Forest hiking marathon. The route starts in Johanniskreuz and leads through the beautiful Palatinate Forest to Fischbach near Dahn. In Hinterweidenthal, for example, there are opportunities to stop off. Along the route there are always ups and downs and the route offers a lot of variety. Highlights of the tour: - LAG Palatinate Forest - House of Sustainability - St. John's Cross -...

  5. #5 - Palatinate Forest Nature Park RTF - 44 Route

    1.0 (1)·Easy·27.8 mi·Est. 11.5–13 hr
    44km route of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park bike tours from Neustadt an der Weinstraße. Like the other Palatinate Forest Nature Park RTFs, the 44 route leads from Neustadt via Lambrecht and Esthal to Elmstein. There it turns around and follows the Speyerbach via Breitenstein to Sattelmühle, where it meets the initial route again. ---- Accessible by bus and train

  6. #6 - RTF around the Leininger Land - 41 Route

    2.5 (3)·Easy·27.3 mi·Est. 11–12 hr
    Great bike ride around the Leininger Land, Rhineland-Palatinate. The official route of the RTF around the Leininger Land begins in Rodenbach. The Leininger Land is generally very popular with outdoor fans. The route offers a mixture of forest and field and passes a few villages. A large part of the route follows the Pfrimm. Highlights: - versatile route - local flora and fauna
  7. RTF Kuhardt: Große Quäl-Dich-Tour

    #7 - RTF Kuhardt: Große Quäl-Dich-Tour

    1.0 (1)·Hard·68.7 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    Official route of the RTF. Further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://www.rsv-ruelzheim.de/
  8. RTF Around the Leininger Land - 111 Route

    #8 - RTF Around the Leininger Land - 111 Route

    Hard·67.4 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    Official route of the RTF of the Unity Rodenbach cycling club. The RTF route "Around the Leininger Land" is the 3-point classic of the RV Rodenbach and the perfect start to the RTF season. There are 4 tours of different lengths, with the 111km route being the second longest. The Leininger Land is a historical landscape in the Palatinate and stretches from the north-eastern foothills of the Palatinate Forest to the northern part of the German Wine Route. ---- Accessible by bus and train
  9. RTF - Palatinate Forest Nature Park Marathon - 200 km

    #9 - RTF - Palatinate Forest Nature Park Marathon - 200 km

    Hard·122 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    The loop is the route of the 2019 Naturpark Pfälzer Wald cycle tours (RTF) from Neustadt an der Weinstraße. The 200-mile route combines all 4 Naturpark Pfälzer Wald RTFs from Neustadt an der Weinstraße to Dahn and also adds another loop to Lembach and Wissembourg in France. This makes the marathon the longest and most strenuous, but also the most varied of all the nature park RTFs.
  10. RTF to Göllheim and Donnersberg - 149 Route

    #10 - RTF to Göllheim and Donnersberg - 149 Route

    Hard·93 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    149km route of the cycle tour (RTF) "To Göllheim and to Donnersberg" from Neustadt an der Weinstraße to the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The 2019 route of the annual RTF starts in Neustadt and first leads through the Palatinate Forest to Wachenheim an der Weinstraße. Here the nature park is left and the route meanders through the vineyards via Freinsheim and Eisenberg to Kirchheimbolanden, where the turning point of the bike tour is located. The way back is via Göllheim and back through...
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