Best trails near Breitensteiner Klause

Legendary circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Three Castles Trail starts at the Spangenberg car park (the train station is within walking distance) and leads to the ruins of three hilltop castles. Erfenstein Castle begins soon after the start. We continue to Breitenstein Castle and shortly before the end of the hike, Spangenberg Castle, the oldest of the three ruins, awaits in the Elmstein Valley. You should bring a bit of physical fitness with you, as...

Varied castle ruins hike in the Elmstein Valley. This scenic circular route starts at the ruins of Breitenstein Castle and leads along beautiful forest paths with constant ups and downs to the ruins of Erfenstein Castle and Spangenberg Castle. The effort is rewarded with magnificent views. Since there is no rest stop along the way, you should pack enough provisions. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

Varied circular hiking trail through the Elmstein Valley in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The hike from Elmstein to Breitenstein can easily be combined with a one-time trip on the historical museum train "Kuckucksbähnel". Highlights of the hike: - Möllbach pond - deer rock - Naturfreundehaus Harzofen - Wolf Canyon Hut - Breitenstein Castle --- Accessible by bus and train

Panoramic hike around Langenhain in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park near Esthal, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Breitenstein train station). Parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. There are also places to stop for refreshments in Breitenstein. The route is ideal as a day trip from Speyer. Highlights of the hike: - Breitenstein Castle - Shepherd's grave - River Breitenbach