Best trails near Griesenfels
4.0(24 reviews)
Want to check out Griesenfels 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 Griesenfels are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 3.9 (13)·Hard·22.4 mi·Est. 10–11 hrDiverse loop hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. There are two natural wonders and three castle ruins on this circular route, which can easily be hiked in two to three day stages. The ruins of Diemerstein Castle, built before 1216, and the 12th-century Frankenstein Castle ruins are both close to Frankenstein. Later there is a small detour to the ruins of Beilstein Castle (12th century), in the immediate vicinity of which there is also the natural monument...
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Griesenfels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Griesenfels is Three Castle Ruins from Kaiserslautern, which has a 3.9 star rating from 13 reviews. This trail is 22.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,402 ft.
What is the longest trail near Griesenfels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Griesenfels is Three Castle Ruins from Kaiserslautern. This trail is estimated to be 22.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Griesenfels?
Griesenfels: With an ascent of 3,402 ft, Three Castle Ruins from Kaiserslautern 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 Griesenfels?
The most popular and difficult trail near Griesenfels is Three Castle Ruins from Kaiserslautern with a 3.9-star rating from 13 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"