Best trails near Fels
4.1(161 reviews)
Want to check out Fels from the trail? Good news: 3 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 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Fels are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (145)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrShort loop from the ruins of Frankenstein in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. Frankenstein Castle is the ruin of a spur castle in the Palatinate Forest, which is a listed building. After an optional short visit, the route leads to the Schlossberg and through pretty woodland. On the way there are some viewpoints and shooting ranges that will be passed. Highlights: - Frankenstein ruins - Forest paths in the Palatinate Forest - View from the castle hill
- 4.0 (11)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrBeautiful hiking route from Frankenstein, Rhineland-Palatinate This route leads from Frankenstein Castle through the beautiful Palatinate Forest and is very suitable for a long dog walk with enjoyment of nature. Highlights: - Frankenstein Castle - Talsee Biedenbacher Woog - Hiking through the wooded area
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·38.3 mi·Est. 17.5–19.5 hrPopular and promising mountain bike tour near Hochspeyer in Rhineland-Palatinate. The MTB tour starts in Hochspeyer and runs on varied single trails through the Palatinate Forest around the Johnneskreuz. Great views and nice rest areas are the reward for the hard work. There are places to stop. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Nanstein Castle - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshments
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Fels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Fels is Frankenstein Ruins, which has a 4.4 star rating from 145 reviews. This trail is 4.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,007 ft.
What is the longest trail near Fels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Fels is MTB Tour 4: Hochspeyer Premium Bike Trail Tour. This trail is estimated to be 38.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Fels?
Fels: With an ascent of 6,099 ft, MTB Tour 4: Hochspeyer Premium Bike Trail Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Frankenstein und Hohe Loog with 2,335 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Fels?
The most popular and difficult trail near Fels is Frankenstein und Hohe Loog with a 4.0-star rating from 11 reviews.
Top sights in Palatinate Forest-Vosges du Nord Biosphere Reserve
Explore in the Frankenstein area
Attractions
Points of interest
- Schlossberg
- Ritterstein 156 "Biedenbacherwoog"
- Turm Burgruine Frankenstein
- Ritterstein 160 "Hochstraße"
- Burgruine Frankenstein
- Finsterbrunnen
- Ritterstein 154 "Griesenfels"
- Biedenbacherwoog
- Ruine Diemerstein
- Biedenbacher Woog
- Martinsbrunnen
- Hohe Loog
- Hoher Kopf
- Fels
- Lindenbrunnen
- Maiblumenfels
- Rattenfels
- Ritterstein 159 "Drei Linden"
- Ritterstein 155 "Wasserstein"
- Ritterstein 165 "Hungerbrunnen"