Best wildlife trails in Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park

A 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.

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...

Varied 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

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...

Circular hiking trail of the Naheland Vitaltouren near Bockenau, Rhineland-Palatinate It goes through open fields, past fruit trees, rock formations, through forests and all around Winterburg Castle, which is now a country school home. The route can be reached by bus and train and there are refreshment stops. Highlights: - Camping in Bockenau - View of the Ellerbach valley - Hahn law firm - Winterburg Castle

This route is stage 2 of the Soonwaldsteig, a long-distance trail in Rhineland-Palatinate. This segment leads from Bundenbach into the Simmerbach Valley. The path passes the Schmidtburg ruins, follows the Hahnenbach stream, and climbs to the ridge of the Lützelsoon. Highlights include the observation tower at Teufelsfels and the Blickenstein natural monument. Since there are no accommodations directly on the trail, overnight stays usually occur in Bundenbach or the Simmerbach Valley; wild...

Popular circular hiking trail in Weiler near Monzingen This beautiful hiking trail around the municipality of Weiler near Monzingen and its neighboring villages offers a lot of variety and leads through forest, meadows and vineyards as well as through a nature reserve. Highlights of the hike: - Klaffsteinchen - botanical highlights - Winery Badischer Hof

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;...