Best hard trails in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park

Idyllic 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...

Certified premium hiking trail near Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate A beautiful and promising round, which mostly leads over natural ground and narrow paths. Highlights are the hanging forests, rock formations, the bastion and the view from the Rotenfels. There are also places to stop for refreshments. Due to its location, this premium hiking trail is ideal as a day trip from Karlsruhe or Kaiserslautern. Premium hiking trails are certified by the Deutsches Wanderinstitut eV and are...

This route is stage 1 of the Soonwaldsteig, a long-distance trail in Rhineland-Palatinate. This segment leads from Kirn to Bundenbach. The path climbs from the Nahe Valley up to the striking quartzite cliffs of Kallenfels and follows the Hahnenbach Valley. Highlights include Wartenstein Castle, the Schmidtburg ruins, and the Celtic settlement of Altburg. Overnight stays are possible at the Schmidtburg trekking camp (reservation required); wild camping is prohibited. Natural water sources...

This route is stage 3 of the Soonwaldsteig, a long-distance trail in Rhineland-Palatinate, starting in the Simmerbach Valley and ending at the Ellerspring parking area. The path features a steep climb over quartzite scree to the Großer Soon ridge, offering views from the Henau quarry. Key highlights include the climbable Koppenstein ruins and the Alteburg observation tower set within vast beech forests. Overnight stays are possible at the Alteburg trekking camp with a prior reservation;...

Stage 4 of the long-distance hiking trail "Weinwanderweg Rhein-Nahe", Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the fourth stage of the Rhein-Nahe Wine Trail Quality Trail, which leads over a distance of around 95 km through wine-growing areas from Kirn to Bingen am Rhein. The hike starts in Niederhausen and ends after about 18 km in Bad Kreuznach. The striking Rotenfels and idyllic wine terraces are among the scenic highlights of this hike. With Bad Münster and Bad Kreuznach there are also two spa...

Wonderful circuit on natural and varied paths. It goes through woods and fields and meadows alternately. The tour starts in Auen at a Kneipp facility and leads first through the forest and later over open spaces. The tour is classified as difficult only because of the length of the route. There are places to stop for a break.

Long hiking trail from Roxheim to Bad Munster am Stein in Rhineland-Palatinate A varied route along fields, through forest areas and to the Nahe valley awaits the hiker on this long hike and therefore guarantees excellent hiking pleasure Highlights: - View of the course of the river Nahe - varied route - Rest in Bad Kreuznach

Stage 3 of the long-distance hiking trail "Weinwanderweg Rhein-Nahe", Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the third stage of the Rhein-Nahe Wine Trail Quality Trail, which leads over a distance of around 95 km through wine-growing areas from Kirn to Bingen am Rhein. The hike starts in Staudernheim and ends after around 17 km in Niederhausen. Worth seeing monastery and castle ruins form a great addition to the idyllic vineyards, which you also walk through on this stage. There are places to stay...

The Soonwaldsteig is a premier long-distance trail spanning 84 km (52 miles) through the Hunsrück region from Kirn to Bingen am Rhein, typically completed in five to six days. This hike traverses the dense, untouched forests of the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park, characterized by quartzite ridges, deep valleys, and expansive forested plateaus. Key highlights include the observation towers atop Alteburg and Koppenstein, the Schmidtburg ruins, and the dramatic descent into the Rhine Valley. Most...

Panoramic, varied hiking trail near Kirn, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike starts at Kirn Central Station. After a short stop at the Kyrburg, we continue through deep forests, along the Trübenbachtal nature reserve. Along the trail you can enjoy wonderful views. Shortly before the destination of the hike, Idar-Oberstein main station, it is worth making a detour to Oberstein Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Oberstein Castle - Kyrburg - Fantastic views