Best trails near Ehrenfels
5.0(4 reviews)
Want to check out Ehrenfels from the trail? Good news: 2 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 2 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ehrenfels 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...
- 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 Ehrenfels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ehrenfels 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 Ehrenfels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ehrenfels is Qualified Hiking Trail Kuckucksbähnelweg. This trail is estimated to be 7.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ehrenfels?
Ehrenfels: With an ascent of 1,604 ft, Qualified Hiking Trail Kuckucksbähnelweg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ehrenfels from Elmstein with 898 ft of elevation gain.
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