Best trails near Altschmelzklause
3.2(5 reviews)
Want to check out Altschmelzklause from the trail? Good news: 3 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Altschmelzklause are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular hiking trail around Elmstein in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Kuckucksbähnelweg begins in Elmstein at the Kuckucksbahnhof. From there the path leads in the direction of Iggelbach and back to Elmstein. The path leads past the castle ruins and the Kurzeneckkopf with beautiful views after a slight climb. A varied hike awaits you, which can be combined with the Kuckucksbähnel. Highlights: - Idyllic forest paths - Castle ruins - Beautiful views
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Altschmelzklause?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Altschmelzklause is Trifterlebnispfad Legelbach über Nibelungenhaus, which has a 4.4 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 7.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,338 ft.
What is the longest trail near Altschmelzklause?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Altschmelzklause is Elmstein: Ritterstein Tour. This trail is estimated to be 9.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Altschmelzklause?
Altschmelzklause: With an ascent of 1,666 ft, Elmstein: Ritterstein Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Qualified Hiking Trail Kuckucksbähnelweg with 1,604 ft of elevation gain.
Top sights in Palatinate Forest-Vosges du Nord Biosphere Reserve
Explore in the Elmstein area
Attractions
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Points of interest
- Burg Elmstein
- Naturfreundehaus Elmstein
- Ritterstein 107 "Wolfsgrube"
- Rehfels
- Schindhübel
- Nibelungenfelsen
- Schindhübelturm
- Bloskülb
- Ritterstein 118 "Dicke Eiche 600 Schr."
- Ritterstein 120 "R. Jagdhaus Breitscheid"
- Ritterstein 96 "Ins Legeltal"
- Elmsteiner Wappenschmiede
- Ehrenfels
- Ritterstein 251 "Hecker-Brücke"
- Ruine Geiskopfhof
- Bierenberg
- Johannisquelle
- Emil-Haupt-Brunnen
- Schüllermannsbrunnen
- Legel-Berg