Best trails near Drachenfels
4.5(120 reviews)
Want to check out Drachenfels from the trail? Good news: 9 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 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Drachenfels are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (75)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic hike around the legendary red sandstone rock reef "Drachenfels", Rhineland-Palatinate. This hiking route leads from the Gasthaus Zum Saupferch to the Drachenfels and the Gasthaus Lambertskreuz. The Drachenfels, a mighty rocky reef made of red sandstone, is characterized by an excellent view over the northern part of the Palatinate Forest and also has caves that are worth exploring. Alternatively, the Drachenfels can be reached from the southern village of Neidenfels. Highlights...
- 3.8 (13)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrCastle-rich and official hike of the Palatinate Forest Association eV through the Palatinate Forest near Neidenfels, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Neidenfels train station). For those arriving by car, there is parking at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops along the route. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Mannheim. Highlights of the hike: - Marvel at the castle ruins of Neidenfels, Drachenfels and Lichtenstein - Stop at the...
- 4.8 (13)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop hike in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking route leads from the Gasthaus Zum Saupferch to the Drachenfels. The Drachenfels is characterized by an excellent view over the northern part of the Palatinate Forest. There are more beautiful rock formations along the route and there are caves directly on the Drachenfels that are worth exploring. Alternatively, the Drachenfels can be reached from the southern village of Neidenfels, which extends the hike by a few...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·11.5 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful loop leads from the Neidenfels train station to the Drachenfels rock plateau. In addition to the natural beauty of the Palatinate Forest, you can enjoy cultural and historical monuments here, including the relics of Lichtenstein Castle. Covered rest areas such as the Pottasche Hütte invite you to linger and enjoy. On the way back, you will be accompanied for quite a while by the gentle murmur of the...
- 4.5 (5)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPromising hike in the Palatinate Forest from Lambrecht to Frankenstein. Duration: 5:15 hours Highlights of the hike: - Nadenbrunnen with fresh spring water - Intersection of the Seven Ways - Kneipp facility - View from the Drachenfels - Refreshments in the Lambertskreuzhütte
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular route in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The circular route begins at the Wolfental car park. Several beautiful hiking routes start from there. This leads along the Isenach in an easterly direction and finally in a southerly direction to the Drachenfels. There it goes well uphill and there is the forest restaurant to the Saupferch as a stopover on the way. There are several caves to visit on the Drachenfels that are worth a detour. From there it...
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail to the Drachenfels in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park near Bad Dürkheim, Rhineland-Palatinate. The route starts at the Saupferch car park and leads south of Bad Dürkheim over hilly forest paths through the Palatinate Forest Nature Park to the Drachenfels. There are numerous caves on the Drachenfels that invite you to visit them. Next to these you can enjoy the view. The path continues to the Waldhaus Lambertskreuz, where you can stop for refreshments (note the...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·16.1 mi·Est. 8–9 hrAbove the imposing Drachenfels, be sure to look for and visit the viewing chamber on the southern rock. Exit through a crevice, then stairs and you are in the viewing chamber - a rock breakthrough under the southern rock. Ingenious downhill to the Saupferch. Continue to the Jagdstein an uphill trail for tough, pushing if necessary, then to the Saupferch - refreshments are recommended.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Drachenfels?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Drachenfels. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Drachenfels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Drachenfels is Drachenfels Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 75 reviews. This trail is 6.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,391 ft.
What is the longest trail near Drachenfels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Drachenfels is Pfälzer-Wald-Runde. This trail is estimated to be 23.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Drachenfels?
Drachenfels: With an ascent of 3,569 ft, Pfälzer-Wald-Runde has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Lambrecht - Drachenfels - Saupferch - Lambertskreuz with 3,106 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Drachenfels?
The most popular and difficult trail near Drachenfels is Wanderung zu den Burgruinen Neidenfels, Drachenfels und Lichtenstein with a 3.8-star rating from 13 reviews.
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