Best partially-paved 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 (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 (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
- 4.3 (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...
- 4.6 (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 (13)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate This relaxed loop leads mostly through an idyllic forest, with some really beautiful views over the North Palatinate Uplands along the mountain ranges. Hikers interested in culture can also look forward to a real highlight with the Altenbaumburg. The starting point of the hike is Altenbaumberg train station (accessible by bus and train). Sturdy shoes are recommended. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights of...
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Where is the best partially-paved trail to hike in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved trail to hike in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park is Intro Tour Rotenfels, which has a 4.8 star rating from 33 reviews. This trail is 2.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 278 ft.
What is the longest partially-paved trail in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park is Soonwaldsteig. This trail is estimated to be 52.0 mi long.
How many partially paved trails are in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
There are 61 partially paved trails in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 695 AllTrails community reviews.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park?
Soonwaldsteig has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 9,904 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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