Best trails near Paul-Selbach-Ruh
3.2(9 reviews)
Want to check out Paul-Selbach-Ruh from the trail? Good news: 6 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Paul-Selbach-Ruh are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (2)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrCharming circular hike from the Naturfreundehaus Elmstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. The hike begins at the Naturfreundehaus Elmstein and leads through the hilly landscape of the Palatinate Forest. From the starting point, head in the direction of Esthal, where you can stop for refreshments. From Esthal it goes on forest paths along the gold fountain and the thick oak to Elmstein. From Elmstein it's finally back to the starting point. Highlights: - Idyllic forest paths - Gold Fountain - Thick oak
- 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
- 1.0 (1)·Easy·27.8 mi·Est. 11.5–13 hr44km route of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park bike tours from Neustadt an der Weinstraße. Like the other Palatinate Forest Nature Park RTFs, the 44 route leads from Neustadt via Lambrecht and Esthal to Elmstein. There it turns around and follows the Speyerbach via Breitenstein to Sattelmühle, where it meets the initial route again. ---- Accessible by bus and train
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Paul-Selbach-Ruh?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Paul-Selbach-Ruh is Pfaelzer Wald, which has a 5.0 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 25.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 4,586 ft.
What is the longest trail near Paul-Selbach-Ruh?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Paul-Selbach-Ruh is Palatinate Forest Nature Park RTF - 44 Route. This trail is estimated to be 27.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Paul-Selbach-Ruh?
Paul-Selbach-Ruh: With an ascent of 5,226 ft, Neustadt an der Weinstraße Weitwanderung has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Pfaelzer Wald with 4,586 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Paul-Selbach-Ruh?
The most popular and difficult trail near Paul-Selbach-Ruh is Pfaelzer Wald with a 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
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- 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