Best camping trails in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park
The Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park is located in the south-eastern Hunsrück and in the central part of the Naheland, encompassing the Soonwald and the Lützelsoons as well as the northern bank of the Nahe between Kirn and Bad Kreuznach and offers landscapes that could not be more diverse: from magnificent mountain ranges to gentle vineyards, semi-arid grasslands and extensive deciduous forests. The park was established in 2005 and covers an area of 736 km².
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- 4.8 (52)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail through the Hahnenbach Valley near Bundenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate The Hahnenbachtal Tour is a certified premium hiking trail. It offers hikers a route through numerous forest areas, across meadows and along various bodies of water. Every now and then you pass smaller towns with local, cultural and historical sights Highlights: - Hiking through the Hahnenbach Valley - Certified hiking pleasure - Beautiful forest and meadow paths - Schmidtburg
- 4.7 (53)·Hard·9.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrIdyllic loop through the largest open-air inhalatorium in Europe near Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate Fresh air is guaranteed on this hike: with 6 graduation towers, the Bad Kreuznacher Salinental is the largest open-air inhalatorium in Europe. The tour is varied and relatively easy, but not suitable for families with small children/strollers. Halfway along the Nahe river the water has to be crossed using a toll ferry. The local ferry is the only hand-pulled ferry in southwest Germany! It...
- 4.8 (25)·Moderate·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrA circular route rich in history near Bad Kreuznach in Rhineland-Palatinate A round with wonderful views and historical sights. Highlights of the hike are the ruins of the Altenbaumburg, the Rheingrafenstein and again and again the wonderful views of nature. There are places to stop for a break. Due to its location, this route is ideal as a day trip from Mainz or Mannheim. Highlights: - Ruins of the Altenbaumburg and the Rheingrafenstein - Bad Kreuznach city forest - Course of the river Nahe
- 4.8 (27)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful loop along the Nahe from Bad Kreuznach to Bad Münster, Rhineland-Palatinate. The route leads from Bad Kreuznach in a southerly direction to the neighboring town of Bad Münster and back. On the way there are beautiful views of the Nahe river valley, including from the Rheingrafenstein on which the Affenstein and Rheingrafenstein castle ruins are enthroned. Highlights: - View of the Nahe River - Ebernburg and Affenstein castle ruins - Gans and Rheingrafenstein nature reserve
- 4.6 (13)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrCertified premium hiking trail on the Nahe River in Rhineland-Palatinate A varied round that always inspires with beautiful views. It goes through former vineyards, forests and through a quiet valley. Highlights are the Ebernburg and the view there, the view of the Alsenz valley and the Trombach valley. There are also refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Stone sculpture park near Bad Münster am Stein - Silicate rocks with crevice vegetation - beech forest - Visit to the...
- 4.7 (11)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis premium hiking trail and dream loop begins and ends outside Argenthal at a natural swimming lake. You hike through open meadows and arable landscapes as well as the Kloppwiese nature reserve, an approximately 30 hectare wetland, and idyllic, light-flooded beech forests. There are places to stop for a break.
- 4.6 (6)·Easy·16.2 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr5th partial stage of the Nahe Cycle Path from Bad Sobernheim to Bad Kreuznach. This day's stage begins in beautiful Bad Sobernheim and continues along the Nahe river to Bad Kreuznach. The route leads north via the towns of Staudernheim and Bad Münster am Stein, inviting to take a break in the Nahe valley. The signage for the stage corresponds to that of the long-distance cycle path and shows a bicycle and the text "Radweg Nahe" on a yellow background. Highlights: - Visit to the...
- 3.5 (9)·Easy·11.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrSixth stage of the Nahe cycle route from Bad Kreuznach to Bingen, Rhineland-Palatinate. This day's stage begins in Bad Kreuznach and leads along the course of the Nahe River to its confluence with the Rhine near Bingen. The route runs in a northerly direction and crosses the towns of Münster-Sarsheim and Gensingen, among other places. Due to the particular location of the village of Bingen on the river Rhine, there are numerous historical places and cultural monuments. The signage for the...
- 4.5 (8)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful hiking trail west of Simmertal in Rhineland-Palatinate East of Kellenbach, the hiking trail leads through the Kellenbach valley and to Dhaun Castle. There are numerous vantage points along the route, which allow wonderful panoramic views of the Kellenbachtal Highlights: - Castle Dhaun - View from the Uhu-Warte and the Rabenkanzel - Hiking in the Kellenbach valley
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Extensive information is available at the two information points at Wartenstein Castle and the New Simmern Castle. The former also houses the "Forest and Nature" exhibition.
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Where is the best trail to hike for camping in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park is Hahnenbachtal Loop, which has a 4.8 star rating from 52 reviews. This trail is 6.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,250 ft.
What is the longest camping trail in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park is Ultratrail Running. This trail is estimated to be 35.2 mi long.
How many camping trails are in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
There are 41 camping trails in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park.These camping trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 343 AllTrails community reviews.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
Ultratrail Running has the most elevation gain for camping trails with 5,495 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Um den Gauskopf, Hellberg und die Meckenbacher Höhe ab Fischbach, which has 4,019 ft of elevation gain.
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