Best trails near Brechenberg
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Want to check out Brechenberg from the trail? Good news: 7 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Brechenberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (497)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis hike in the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park follows an old Roman road and takes you to Germany, starting from the French village of Roppeviller. This route follows a scenic trail that runs along the "Altschlossfelsen" rock (also called the "Colorado Rock"). This 20-meter-high rock is located in the Palatinate massif. You will also pass by the stone of Diana.
- 4.8 (206)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrHike from Roppeviller, department of Moselle, located in the Pays de Bitche, in the department of Moselle. Discover the red cliffs of Altschlossfelsen which are located on the other side of the Franco-German border. These sandstone cliffs offer a variety of colors marked by the stratifications of the rock.
- 4.6 (168)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrOfficially awarded premium hiking trail to the Altschloßfelsen near Eppenbrunn, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route begins in Eppenbrunn at the new forest car park of the Hotel-Restaurant Kupper in Eppenbrunn and takes visitors past ponds and meadows and through the Altschloßfelsen natural monument. These impressive sandstone formations soar up to 35m and are named after an ancient castle that has now fallen into disrepair. The Altschlossfelsen is one of the most famous sights of the region,...
- 4.7 (84)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest-North Vosges biosphere reserve, Rhineland-Palatinate. The old castle rocks (also known as Eppenbrunn Castle) are one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Palatinate Forest. The walls and towers of red sandstone, up to 30 m high, rise strikingly into the air. The circular hiking trail no. 3 shows the way to the old castle rocks and back over the rocks. The blue and white rectangle marks the section past the old castle rocks to...
- 4.6 (49)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Grenzweg is a certified premium hiking trail that often runs along narrow paths along the German-French border. Here and there you can see old landmarks. After a short stretch you reach the Altschlossfelsen from the starting point at the Spießweiher hiking car park, the largest sandstone formation in the Palatinate. Idyllic small ponds characterize the final part of the hike. Due to the popularity...
- 3.9 (35)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried loop in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. Impressive rock formations as if from another world characterize this popular loop near Eppenbrunn, which largely follows the Altschlosspfad premium hiking trail. From the Spießweiher hiking car park, you first go through the idyllic nature reserve "Headstreams of the Eppenbrunner Bach". Shortly after leaving the course of the stream, one of the most impressive natural monuments in the Palatinate is reached: the approximately one...
- 2.7 (6)·Hard·27.3 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hrThis beautiful hike in the Regional Natural Park of the Northern Vosges starts from bitche in Moselle. This route runs through the forest and connects Haspelschiedt, Sturzelbronn and Éguelshardt. The trail is very hilly and alternates peaks and valleys. A demanding route to discover the typical landscapes and villages of the region.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Brechenberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Brechenberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Brechenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Brechenberg is Circuit du Rocher de l'Altschlossfelsen, which has a 4.7 star rating from 497 reviews. This trail is 4.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 793 ft.
What is the longest trail near Brechenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Brechenberg is Marathon in the Pays de Bitche. This trail is estimated to be 27.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Brechenberg?
Brechenberg: With an ascent of 4,399 ft, Marathon in the Pays de Bitche has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Altschlossfelsen Near Eppenbrunn with 1,213 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Brechenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Brechenberg is Marathon in the Pays de Bitche with a 2.7-star rating from 6 reviews.
Top sights in Palatinate Forest-Vosges du Nord Biosphere Reserve
Explore in the Eppenbrunn area
Top parks
Attractions
Points of interest
- Rotenrumer Eck
- Krämereck
- Altes Schloss
- Hohler Felsen
- Himmelsblick
- Altschlossfelsen
- Brechenberg
- Kleiner Teufelstisch
- Spießweiher
- Stüdenbach Weiher
- Christkindlfelsen (Rock)
- Ritterstein 181 "Wasserscheide Rhein-Mosel"
- Wanderheim Hohe List
- Unterer Finsterbachweiher
- Oberer Finsterbachweiher
- Kunz-Brunnen
- Teufelstisch
- Stüdenwoog
- Sägeweiher
- Schwarzerd