Best trails near Burg Gerolstein
4.2(147 reviews)
Want to check out Burg Gerolstein 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 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Gerolstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (45)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrOfficial hiking trail through forest areas near Gerolstein in Rhineland-Palatinate The circular route runs through the forest area southeast of Gerolstein. This path offers views of the Lion Castle and the Dietzenley tower. The path symbol is a yellow sign with a stylized maar and a green frame. The texts are "Vulkaneifel-Pfade" and Gerolsteiner Keltenpfad ". Highlights: - View of the Löwenburg - Gerolstein Castle - View from Dietzenley Tower
- 4.4 (40)·Hard·15.2 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrThis route is stage 10 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts in Gerolstein and ends in Daun. The path leads from the Helenenquelle spring up to the Löwenburg ruins and over the 618-meter-high Dietzenley with its observation tower. Hikers pass the village of Neroth and ascend the 652-meter-high Nerother Kopf, characterized by ancient tree roots and volcanic craters, before reaching the stage destination of...
- 4.5 (39)·Hard·13.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 9 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts on the historic town walls of Hillesheim and ends in Gerolstein. The path leads through the Bolsdorfer Tälchen valley up to the Rother Kopf volcano, where ancient millstone caves and a lava quarry can be explored. Hikers traverse the Gerolstein Dolomites—a fossilized coral reef—passing the Buchenloch cave and the Papenkaule dry crater before...
- 4.2 (19)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail around Gerolstein in Rhineland-Palatinate From Gerolstein, this hiking trail leads south to the Dietzenlay basalt plateau and then via Gees - past the Kyll river and the Kasselburg animal park - to the Munterley, which towers over Gerolstein. Highlights: - Hiking along the River Kyll - Gerolstein Castle - View from the basalt plateau Dietzenley - Eagle and Wolf Park Kasselburg
- Hard·30.7 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrNice 2 day hike from Gerolstein to Kyllburg. Start at Gerolstein train station. Day's stage to Erntehof -25km- (guesthouse + guest house) or to St. Thomas -30km- (guesthouse Schmitz, no restaurant in town! But delicious dinner in guesthouse) or departure via the train station. The next day to Kyllburg there via Wilseker in the Kyllschleife back to Kyllburg. Take enough food and drink with you. Route from "Eifel multi-day tours" there incorrect information on the 1st map and the route lengths.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Gerolstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Gerolstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Gerolstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Gerolstein is Gerolsteiner Keltenpfad, which has a 4.3 star rating from 45 reviews. This trail is 5.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,092 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Gerolstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Gerolstein is Gerolstein - Kyllburg inklusive Kyllschleife. This trail is estimated to be 30.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Gerolstein?
Burg Gerolstein: With an ascent of 4,977 ft, Gerolstein - Kyllburg inklusive Kyllschleife has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Eifelsteig Stage 10: Gerolstein - Daun with 3,008 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Gerolstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Gerolstein is Eifelsteig Stage 10: Gerolstein - Daun with a 4.4-star rating from 40 reviews.