Best easy 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 (16)·Easy·1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop in the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. There are various routes of different lengths in the Rotenfels hiking area, including several certified premium hiking trails. This short loop leads along a pleasant route through beautiful countryside. The Rotenfels and the Bastei viewpoint offer magnificent views of the Nahe valley. The start is at the car park directly at the hiking portal. Highlights of the hike: - Rotenfels - Views of the Nahe valley - Bastei
- 4.5 (9)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried premium trail in the Soonwald-Nahe nature park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This certified premium walking trail is also suitable for families with children. You hike through beautiful high forest passages and along impressive rock formations, such as the panoramic "Gans" rock. Highlights of the hike: - pretty forest sections - Rock formation "Goose" - great views of the Nahe valley
- 4.6 (7)·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...
- 5.0 (4)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried Loop in the Nahe region This certified premium hiking trail leads through the meadow landscape of the Nahe and through the historic old town. If you want, you can take a detour to the Rotenfels and enjoy the view there. At the weekend you can stop off at the castle and during the week there are also many opportunities to stop off and relax in the village. Highlights: - Sculpture park - Castle complex
- 3.9 (4)·Easy·10.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr4th section of the Nahe long-distance cycle route from Kirn to Bad Sobernheim. This day's stage begins directly at the railway station in Kirn. The route leaves the town and then follows the cycle path to Hochstetten-Dhaun. The route then continues via Merxheim and Meddersheim, always close to the Nahe river, to the finish in Bad Sobernheim. The tour can be continued from here on the next stages or the train from the station can be taken. The route is well signposted and marked with a...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·11.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr3rd section of the Nahe long-distance cycle route from Idar-Oberstein to Kirn This day's stage begins in idyllic Idar-Oberstein and continues along the course of the Nahe river. The route then runs in a north-easterly direction to Kirn. The signage for this stage corresponds to that of the long-distance cycle route and shows a bicycle and the text "Radweg Nahe" on a yellow background. Highlights: - Visit to the gemstone museum in Idar-Oberstein - Detour to the Nahe Skywalk and the Kirner...
- 4.4 (3)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful Loop in the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park. At the starting point there is a playground for families with children and a place to stop for refreshments. After the round you can relax and stop here. It goes through forests and a little bit over open fields between Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg and Frei-Laubersheim.
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