Best river trails in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park
This park is located in western Germany in the low mountain range of the Hunsrück and is part of the Hunsrück Nature Park. As the sixteenth national park in Germany, it was founded in 2015, one year after the Black Forest National Park, and is already considered a hotspot of biodiversity, but is still easy to reach within an hour of Mainz, Trier and Saarbrücken.
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- 4.6 (109)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park near Neuhütten, Rhineland-Palatinate The Dollbergschleife is a certified premium hiking trail. The trail is best known for the Celtic ring wall of Otzenhausen. On the loop, hikers experience history up close and follow in the footsteps of the Celts, smelters and charcoal burners. Start is at the parking lot at the charcoal burner's hut. Here and in the vicinity of the Celtic Park there are opportunities to stop for...
- 4.4 (81)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrOfficially certified premium hiking trail in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The tour starts at Forellenhof Traunthal and leads around the village of Börfink in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. The circular route gets its name from the tour highlight, the Ochsenbruch nature reserve in the north-west of the tour. The nature reserve consists of moor areas, arnica meadows and cotton grass. Beautiful views are guaranteed along the entire route. At the end point you...
- 4.6 (31)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, Saarland. This is a varied loop through forests, past lakes, ponds, and streams and, with beautiful views of the Prims Valley. There are pretty steep climbs to the viewpoints on the Schankelberg and Hascheid. The reward is a fantastic view of the Prims Valley and the Nonnweiler Valley bridge. Narrow paths, idyllic paths along the stream, and shady paths below the summit of the Kahlenberg provide variety. Many places invite...
- 4.0 (30)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park in Rhineland-Palatinate. The dream loop of the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park first leads through the Traun valley, over the Wehlenstein and finally through the middle of the national park up to the "Vorkastell" - a Celtic hill fort. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. The loop offers the complete package of variety: views, forest, wet sections where the moor gradually...
- 3.8 (7)·Hard·18.2 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hrThis route follows stage 10 of the certified Saar-Hunsrück-Steig premium trail, connecting Börfink with Morbach on a challenging, heavily forested section. The hike runs directly through the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park and offers extraordinary encounters with nature. The trail guides hikers through the mystical Ochsenbruch high moor and passes the legendary Siegfriedquelle spring, famous from the Nibelungen saga. A major highlight is the ascent of the Erbeskopf, which stands as the...
- 3.8 (9)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows stage 9 of the certified Saar-Hunsrück-Steig premium trail, connecting Nonnweiler with Börfink on a historically rich and pristine section. The hike starts at the Nonnweiler Reservoir and leads directly into the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. Right near the beginning, hikers reach a major highlight: the monumental Celtic Ringwall near Otzenhausen, an ancient fortification offering sweeping views of the reservoir below. The trail continues through untouched mountain...
- 1.9 (2)·Hard·29.1 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrA tour that has it in mind. From Deuselbach to Reinsfeld, the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park is crossed completely once. The start and end points can be reached by bus. In the "primeval forest of tomorrow" you can see, among other things, beech forests rich in old wood, carnivorous plants and orchids. You can also find Europe's largest population of wild cats and, with a bit of luck, red deer, roe deer and wild boar. In addition to nature, there is also a lot of history here: numerous relics...
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Facilities
The National Park has three official main entrances, the Erbeskopf, Celtic Park and Wildenburg National Park Gates, where information centers await visitors: The National Park exhibition at the Erbeskopf National Park Gate is open daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. The Celtic Village National Park Gate, with its replica of a Celtic village, is open from March 30 to the end of October from Thu. to Sat. from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays and public holidays. During the vacations, Mon., Tue. and Wed. are additional days. The wildlife enclosure at the Wildenburg National Park gate is open to visitors daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best river trail to hike in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river trail to hike in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park is Dollberg Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 109 reviews. This trail is 7.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,348 ft.
What is the longest river trail in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park is Birkenfeld-Bostalsee-Primstalsee. This trail is estimated to be 30.9 mi long.
How many river trails are in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
There are 8 river trails in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park.These river trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 276 AllTrails community reviews.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
Across Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park has the most elevation gain for river trails with 4,940 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Birkenfeld-Bostalsee-Primstalsee, which has 3,792 ft of elevation gain.
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