Best moderate 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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- 4.7 (71)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrCertified premium hiking trail with brilliant views near Traisen, Rhineland-Palatinate. The ClassicTour Rotenfels is a certified premium hiking trail. It starts quite slowly, but soon one view follows the next. The view at Rotenfels offers a view over several beautiful places, and various clearings, as well as the Leni-Meier-Hütte, invites to linger. Highlights: - View of the Nahe valley - Rotenfels nature reserve - Van Recum's view of Bad Kreuznach
- 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
- 4.8 (33)·Moderate·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrVaried Loop in the Nahe district This tour through a unique landscape can also be mastered with children with some hiking experience. On the Rotenfels steep face you always have great views. On paths and mostly easy-to-walk paths, it goes through rustling oak forests and there are no great differences in altitude to master. On the way you come across beer gardens with a playground.
- 4.8 (39)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrA popular tour near Bad Kreuznach, which leads through mixed and pine forests over the Gans and to the Rheingrafenstein and Affenstein castle ruins. Again and again you have wonderful views of the surroundings. Since there are extensive oak populations in the city forest, the oak processionary moth is often infested. It is therefore advisable to pay attention to warning signs and not to approach infested trees.
- 4.8 (46)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThe Vitaltour Mysterious Lemberg is a certified premium hiking trail. The circular route leads past cultural and historical sights, relics of mining from bygone times, wild valleys with rushing streams and over many enchanted paths on which small "forest spirits" can be found. The unique "Schittenstolle" visitor mine is also on this route. Let yourself be enchanted by breathtaking views, unique nature experiences and alpine paths that you will never forget.
- 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
- 4.5 (28)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic hike along Drei Burgen near Kirn, Rhineland-Palatinate. The 3 Castles Trail is a certified premium hiking trail. With impressive views and small streams along the route, the circular trail offers plenty of variety. The historic castles and exciting rock formations make this circular trail an experience. Due to its location, this route is ideal as a day trip from Wiesbaden or Mainz. Highlights: - Wonderful views over the Hahnenbach valley - Wartenstein Castle - Kyrburg Castle -...
- 4.3 (12)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrCharming circular route along the Nahe to the Salinental, Rhineland-Palatinate. A large number of lovingly designed parks in Bad Kreuzbach are explored on the 2-hour tour. The path always leads along the banks of the Nahe. A special park highlight is the Salinental. It is the largest open-air inhalatorium in Europe. In the heart of the complex, thermal water trickles over blackthorn hedges and supplies the valley with fresh, salty air. Highlights: - spa park - Rose Island - Park of the...
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular certified premium hiking trail through the Simmerbach Valley in Rhineland-Palatinate. This eventful dream loop is a certified premium hiking trail. It leads past expressive rock formations and to the Koppenstein lookout tower. You will be rewarded for your efforts with magnificent views. A section of the geological nature trail is integrated into the dream loop. Therefore, you will find many information boards on the topics of homeland, old mills, slate mining and the history of...
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