Best trails near Burg Elmstein
3.4(13 reviews)
Want to check out Burg Elmstein 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 Burg Elmstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (4)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop route around Elmstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. This loop route to the Ehrenfels monument in the Palatinate Forest is a wonderful experience for the whole family. The short hike begins with a climb to the Ehrenfels and further along the Möllbach. Almost at the source of the stream and at the same time at the highest point of the route, it goes back on the Möllbach on the other side. The round concludes with a walk through the old town with places to stop for refreshments...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried 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
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrMarked hiking trail from Elmstein through the Palatinate Forest. The path leads mainly on forest paths around the district of Schafhof to the south-west of Elmstein and into the Haselbach valley with the Stamminger fountain. Only at the beginning and end does the route lead over paved roads. The route is within the boundaries of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park and offers numerous rest stops. --- Accessible by bus and train
- 1.0 (2)·Hard·12.8 miChallenging day hike in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. This hike is suitable for all those who like it adventurous! It leads from the Mitteleiche hiking car park on mostly unmarked paths, partly through aisles and over felled trees and sometimes across forest in a large loop around Iggelbach. Along the route there are beautiful vantage points and refreshment stops in the Hornesselswiese forest tavern. Highlights of the hike: - Geiskopfhof ruins - Forest tavern Hornesselwiese - Rehfels...
- 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
- Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrCharming circular route in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This charming circular route starts in Elmstein. There is parking and also a bus stop. The path first leads in the direction of the Appenthal. From there it goes on idyllic forest paths through the hilly landscape of the Palatinate Forest past the Großer Schweinsberg, Bierenberg past Iggelbach uphill to the Mitteleiche car park. From there it goes east towards Elmstein. On the way is the Ritterstein 253...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Elmstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Elmstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Elmstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Elmstein is Ehrenfels from Elmstein, which has a 5.0 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 3.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 898 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Elmstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Elmstein is Iggelbach Loop. This trail is estimated to be 12.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Elmstein?
Burg Elmstein: With an ascent of 3,372 ft, Iggelbach Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Elmstein, Hubertusbuche, Iggelbach, and Kurfürstenstuhl with 2,063 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Elmstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Elmstein is Iggelbach Loop with a 1.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
Top sights in Palatinate Forest-Vosges du Nord Biosphere Reserve
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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