Best trails near Im Metzenbühl
4.3(15 reviews)
Want to check out Im Metzenbühl from the trail? Good news: 4 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 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Im Metzenbühl are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (7)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hiking trail on the Southern Wine Route around Dörrenbach. Dörrenbach, the "Sleeping Beauty of the Palatinate", is a romantic wine village with old half-timbered houses and a medieval fortified church. The Path of Views leads from the town center across blooming meadows, quiet forests and vineyards to the most beautiful vantage points. Highlights of the hike: - Kolmerberg Chapel - Stäffelsberg tower --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.4 (5)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 11 of the Palatinate Wine Trail, a long-distance trail starting in Bad Bergzabern and ending in Schweigen-Rechtenbach. The path runs through the Dörrenbach fairy tale forest, passing timber-framed houses, the historic fortified church, and the Kolmerbergkapelle. It climbs the Stäffelsberg observation tower and passes the Guttenberg Castle ruins before finishing at the German Wine Gate. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels in the towns; wild...
- 4.2 (3)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrShort river hike on the Dörrenbach near Bad Bergzabern in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail runs along the beautiful Dörrenbach, which also extends uphill to the refuge in Metzenbühl and beyond. Highlights: - River Dörrenbach - hilly forest roads and dirt roads - Forest clearing Eichwiesen
- Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr4th stage of the chapel pilgrimage route, Rhineland-Palatinate. This stage leads from Schweigen back to Bad Bergzabern. Along the edge of the Haard, the route leads back into the Palatinate Forest, where the ruins of the Staufer imperial castle of Guttenberg soon await. This is the highest point of the tour, which is why there is a great view over the Mundatwald forest and the Rhine plain. The Stäffelsberg tower also offers great views. The trail continues to the Kolmerberg chapel - a...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Im Metzenbühl?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Im Metzenbühl is Trail of Views, which has a 4.2 star rating from 7 reviews. This trail is 5.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,059 ft.
What is the longest trail near Im Metzenbühl?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Im Metzenbühl is Palatinate Wine Trail Stage 11: Bad Bergzabern - Schweigen-Rechtenbach. This trail is estimated to be 9.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Im Metzenbühl?
Im Metzenbühl: With an ascent of 1,935 ft, Chapel Pilgrimage Route Stage 04: Schweigen-Rechtenbach - Bad Bergzabern has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Palatinate Wine Trail Stage 11: Bad Bergzabern - Schweigen-Rechtenbach with 1,791 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Im Metzenbühl?
The most popular and difficult trail near Im Metzenbühl is Palatinate Wine Trail Stage 11: Bad Bergzabern - Schweigen-Rechtenbach with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.
