Best trail running 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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- 4.3 (12)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Hunsrueck-Hochwald National Park, Saarland. A varied loop trail that leads through the dense forests of the Hunsrueck-Hochwald National Park. The Nonnweiler reservoir and many relics of Celtic settlements await along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Dollberg nature reserve - Nonnweiler reservoir - Otzenhausen Celtic Park - Zuescher Hammer - Celtic ring wall
- 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...
- 3.9 (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...
- 4.7 (19)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis is the complete Hunnenringweg loop from the Ringwall parking lot in Otzenhausen in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. There is an option to visit the Celtic Park first before doing the loop. The hike is a great mix of history and nature as you can feel the Celtic past in the area. Also suitable for children.
- 3.9 (5)·Hard·12 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrVaried loop trail in the Hunsrueck-Hochwald National Park, Bavaria. The Nonnweiler dam with its true-to-scale planet path is one of the most popular attractions in the region. In part, you hike on the certified premium hiking trail "Dollbergschleife". The Otzenhausen Celtic Park (directly at the car park) and relics such as a Celtic ring wall make the hearts of historically interested hikers beat faster. Highlights of the hike: - Nonnweiler dam - Otzenhausen Celtic Park - ring wall of...
Visitor info
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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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Where is the best hiking trail for running in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park is Nonnweiler reservoir - Neuhuetten - Dollberg - Celtic wall, which has a 4.3 star rating from 12 reviews. This trail is 6.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,345 ft.
What is the longest running trail in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park is Nonnweiler dam and Dollberg nature reserve. This trail is estimated to be 12.0 mi long.
How many running trails are in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
There are 5 running trails in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park.These running trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 99 AllTrails community reviews.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
Nonnweiler dam and Dollberg nature reserve has the most elevation gain for running trails with 2,309 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Trauntal-Höhenweg, which has 1,558 ft of elevation gain.
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