Best wildlife 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...
- 4.3 (85)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park in Rhineland-Palatinate The Traumschleife Gipfelrauschen is a certified premium hiking trail. Here you hike on several narrow paths to the highest mountain in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Erbeskopf. The "Windklang" viewing platform offers a great view of the surrounding area. Highlights: - High ropes course at the starting point - Stop at the Brick ski hut - Windklang viewing platform
- 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...
- 4.7 (45)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrCertified premium hiking trail in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. The starting point is at the Kirschweiler Fortress Hikers' Car Park (Wanderparkplatz). The hike leads along some beautiful vantage points and to historical sights such as the Kirchweiler Fortress. There are only slight inclines, but sturdy shoes are recommended. The trail is well marked the entire way and can be hiked in either direction. Sturdy shoes are recommended. The hike is signposted throughout. Highlights: -...
- 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...
- 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...
- 4.1 (11)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic circular hike steeped in history in the footsteps of the Celts near Nonnweile in Saarland. This route begins with a visit to the Celtic exhibition. Then it goes over the Moosbruchweg to the Preussenschneise and then into the Hunnenringweg. A detour to the Celtic ring wall takes you back to the starting point of the tour. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Ring wall and other Celtic remains - Varied natural landscapes
- 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.
- 4.6 (12)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 11 of the certified Saar-Hunsrück-Steig premium trail, connecting Morbach with Kempfeld on a scenic and panoramic section. The hike starts at the Ortelsbruch nature reserve and climbs onto the heights of the Idarwald forest, offering wide views across the Hunsrück region toward the Moselle River. After a descent past an idyllic pond perfect for a break, the trail reaches Langweiler, which opens up wonderful distant views of the Steinbach Reservoir and Wildenburg...
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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 wildlife trail to hike in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife 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 wildlife trail in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park is Birkenfeld-Bostalsee-Primstalsee. This trail is estimated to be 30.9 mi long.
How many wildlife trails are in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
There are 17 wildlife trails in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park.These wildlife trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 472 AllTrails community reviews.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park?
Across Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park has the most elevation gain for wildlife 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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