Best trails near Asselstein
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Want to check out Asselstein from the trail? Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Asselstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.7 (37)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrCertified premium hiking trail near Annweiler am Trifels This challenging hike is a premium hiking trail certified by the German Hiking Association. The circular tour leads on well-marked paths through meadows and forests to the most beautiful viewpoints in Trifelsland. The view from the Rehberg tower in particular is unique. It is possible to stop off at the climber's hut at Asselstein and there are also cafés and restaurants in the charming town center of Annweiler. The route is easy to...
- 4.8 (16)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrHistorical circular hike in Annweiler am Trifels, Rhineland-Palatinate. A hike to the defiant Trifels Imperial Castle in a unique location with a fantastic panoramic view of the surroundings. Narrow paths lead to the climbing paradise of Fensterfels and then to the nearby castle ruins of Scharfeneck. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshments available, eg climbers' hut - Park Markwardanlage - Water house - Rehberg tower - Castle Scharfenberg - Castle Baker - Sonnenberg Castle Trifels
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail from Annweiler to the Rehberg and to Scharfenberg Castle, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hiking trail leads to numerous mountains near Annweiler and to Scharfenberg Castle, which, in addition to the far-reaching views from the panoramic mountains, also offers a variety of paths in the idyllic forest areas of the Palatinate Forest. The tour begins in Annweiler am Trifels. There are parking spaces as well as the possibility to travel by bus. From there it goes in the...
- 4.7 (7)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThe route starts at the Zweücker Straße car park in Annweiler-am-Trifels. The path leads first towards the climbing hut and the ascent to the Asselstein climbing rock. We continue towards Scharfenberg Castle, also called Münz. Then continue towards Anebos Castle and the imperial castle of Trifels, which served as a prison for Richard the Lionheart in 1194. It is worth visiting the castle (for a fee).
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. Circular hiking trail 16 in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park begins at the Rehberg car park near the Annweiler climbing hut (refreshments available). Circular route 16 leads around the Ebersberg and to the Wasgaublick over a short distance. The steeper routes are mastered in a zigzag, often on natural paths - sturdy shoes are definitely recommended for the circular hike to the Wasgaublick. Highlights...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Asselstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Asselstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Asselstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Asselstein is Richard-Löwenherz-Weg, which has a 4.7 star rating from 37 reviews. This trail is 7.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,847 ft.
What is the longest trail near Asselstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Asselstein is Annweiler and Rehberg Loop. This trail is estimated to be 10.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Asselstein?
Asselstein: With an ascent of 2,673 ft, Annweiler and Rehberg Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Reichsburg Trifels - Scharfenberg - Rehberg with 1,965 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Asselstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Asselstein is Annweiler and Rehberg Loop with a 4.8-star rating from 7 reviews.
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- Sonnenberg (Wasgau)
- Reichsburg Trifels
- Naturfreunde Annweiler
- Konzertmuschel
- Ritterstein 221 "Windhof"
- Klettererhütte
- Ebersberg
- Willi-Achtermann-Hütte
- Pfalzklause
- Großer Adelberg
- Hohenberg
- Hohle Felsen
- Almersberg
- Kirschfels
- Ritterstein 51 "Am Zwiesel"
- Ritterstein 228 "Holderquelle"
- Krappenfelsen
- Schuhmacherfelsen
- Eiderberg
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