Best trails near Hinterbrunnen
4.3(97 reviews)
Want to check out Hinterbrunnen from the trail? Good news: 7 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hinterbrunnen are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (53)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrNice circular route to the Wachtenburg near Deidesheim, Rhineland-Palatinate This route runs on the edge of the Palatinate Forest to the Wachtenburg. The route also passes the Michaelskapelle and offers a wonderful view over the landscape of the Palatinate Forest. Highlights: - Michael's Chapel - Heidenlöcher castle ruins - basalt lake - Wachtenburg - Possibility to stop in Thomas' Waldweinstube
- 4.8 (15)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried circular hike in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This round northwest of Deidesheim can be started either from the Sensental car park or from the car park in Burgstraße (Wachenheim). In some places it is quite steep uphill to the Eckkopf, from whose 25 m high lookout tower you have great views of the Palatinate Forest and the surrounding vineyards. In part you hike here on the Palatinate Wine Trail and on the last few kilometers the route is identical to the German Wine...
- 4.7 (10)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route followa stage 3 of the Pfälzer Weinsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Bad Dürkheim and ending in Deidesheim. The path leads past the Flaggenturm tower, through the Poppental valley, and climbs to the Wachtenburg Castle ruins before descending via the historic Heidenlöcher refuge and Michaelskapelle chapel into Deidesheim. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels in the towns; wild camping is not allowed. Reliable water is found at businesses in the...
- 4.1 (7)·Hard·12.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrHike from Wachtenburg Castle to the Naturfreundehaus Oppauer Haus, Rhineland-Palatinate This hike leads west of Wachenheim in a south-westerly direction along the Wachtenheimer Bach to the Naturfreundehaus Oppauer Haus and then along forest paths back to Wachenheim. At the starting point is the Wachtenburg and a children's playground. Highlights: - Wachenburg - Friends of nature house Oppauer house - Wachtenheimer Bach - Children's playground at the starting point
- 3.4 (5)·Hard·10 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried loop trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This 18 km long loop trail, starting at the tourist information in Wachenheim an der Weinstrasse, will enchant you with its diverse highlights. Shortly after the start you reach the Bismarck Cave, a short time later the summit of the Eckkopf with its lookout tower. Towards the end of the hike, the cultural-historical highlight awaits: the ruins of the Wachtenburg, built between 1100 and 1200 and a landmark of Wachenheim that...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hinterbrunnen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hinterbrunnen. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hinterbrunnen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hinterbrunnen is Wachtenburg Castle via Michaelskapelle Chapel, which has a 4.4 star rating from 53 reviews. This trail is 6.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,325 ft.
What is the longest trail near Hinterbrunnen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hinterbrunnen is Pfälzerwald Weiß-Roter Balken (Krumbachtal - Neustadt). This trail is estimated to be 23.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hinterbrunnen?
Hinterbrunnen: With an ascent of 4,458 ft, Pfälzerwald Weiß-Roter Balken (Krumbachtal - Neustadt) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Forst zum Basaltsee und der Michaelskapelle with 2,788 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hinterbrunnen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hinterbrunnen is Von Forst zum Basaltsee und der Michaelskapelle with a 4.5-star rating from 7 reviews.
