Best trails near Handschuh-Kopf
4.4(75 reviews)
Want to check out Handschuh-Kopf 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 Handschuh-Kopf are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (70)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular route is a certified premium hiking trail. The Devil's Table is a famous rock formation and the main attraction of the route. But the route is also varied in other ways and leads hikers through idyllic forests, past the Schwammborn spring and offers numerous views over the Salzwoogtal. The hike begins near the parking lot at the adventure park. The "Hinterweidenthal" train station is also within...
- 5.0 (4)·Moderate·35.8 mi·Est. 14–15 hrFrom Hinterweidenthal, the route follows the course of the Weisslauter (White Lauter) River, which is overhung on both sides by huge, strangely shaped pink sandstone rocks. Beyond Dahn, the valley gradually narrows and the afforestation becomes denser and denser. On leaving the forest, the cycle route reaches the town of Wissembourg, whose ramparts contain architectural treasures. Dominated by the abbey church of St-Pierre-et-Paul, its half-timbered houses are reflected in the waters of the...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·28.6 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPromising & varied route in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. This is the route of the Palatinate Forest hiking marathon. The route starts in Johanniskreuz and leads through the beautiful Palatinate Forest to Fischbach near Dahn. In Hinterweidenthal, for example, there are opportunities to stop off. Along the route there are always ups and downs and the route offers a lot of variety. Highlights of the tour: - LAG Palatinate Forest - House of Sustainability - St. John's Cross -...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Handschuh-Kopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Handschuh-Kopf is Hinterweidenthaler Teufelstisch-Tour, which has a 4.3 star rating from 70 reviews. This trail is 6.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,190 ft.
What is the longest trail near Handschuh-Kopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Handschuh-Kopf is Lautertal-Radweg. This trail is estimated to be 35.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Handschuh-Kopf?
Handschuh-Kopf: With an ascent of 4,484 ft, Hiking Marathon Palatinate Forest has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Lautertal-Radweg with 2,998 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Handschuh-Kopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Handschuh-Kopf is Hiking Marathon Palatinate Forest with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
