Best trails near Pulpit Head
5.0(2 reviews)
Want to check out Pulpit Head from the trail? Good news: 4 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 Pulpit Head are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrExciting hut hike from the Naturfreundehaus Kohlbachtal to the Naturfreundehaus Heidenbrunnental. The Palatinate Friends of Nature Trail leads past 16 Friends of Nature houses on a 220-kilometer loop hiking trail. The route shown here starts at the Naturfreundehaus Kohlbachtal, which can only be reached via hiking trails, and leads through the Kohlbachtal to the Helmbachweiher and through the Palatinate Forest to the end point of the tour, the Naturfreundehaus Heidenbrunnental. In both...
- Hard·10.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried circular route at the Helmbachweiher, Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular route begins at the car park of the beautiful Helmbach pond. This is a popular bathing lake with crystal clear water. There is also a Kneipp facility there, which can be used at the end of the hike. It is easy but steady uphill to the Schänzelturm via idyllic forest paths. Half of the route is done there and you will be rewarded with a magnificent view. The way back is relaxed downhill through the Kohlbachtal...
- Easy·21.1 mi·Est. 10–11 hrExciting mountain bike tour in Venningen, Rhineland-Palatinate. The circular tour starts at the Helmbachweiher car park. It is recommended to ride the loop clockwise, then you have already left the "exhausting" part behind at the beginning. Refreshments are available, among others: Kiosk Helmbachweiher, Hellerhütte, Totenkopfhütte, Forsthaus Heldenstein. Highlights of the tour: - Helmbach pond - Breitenstein Castle - Erfenstein Castle - Überzwerchberg - Donnersberg view - riser head
- Hard·9.7 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrInteresting loop hike in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park from Breitenstein. The Palatinate Forest is known for its numerous caves, shafts and crevices. One of the deepest caves in the Palatinate is the Studerbildschacht, which is the goal of this hike. The 50 meter deep sandstone shaft, which can be recognized by two inconspicuous crevices on the surface, was accidentally discovered in 1916 while picking blueberries and has since been explored by the Karlsruhe group of speleologists....
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Pulpit Head?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Pulpit Head is Friends of Nature Loop Hiking Trail: NFH Kohlbachtal - NFH Heidenbrunnental, which has a 5.0 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 10.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,391 ft.
What is the longest trail near Pulpit Head?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Pulpit Head is Helmbachweiher MTB. This trail is estimated to be 21.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Pulpit Head?
Pulpit Head: With an ascent of 3,635 ft, Helmbachweiher MTB has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Friends of Nature Loop Hiking Trail: NFH Kohlbachtal - NFH Heidenbrunnental with 2,391 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Pulpit Head?
The most popular and difficult trail near Pulpit Head is Friends of Nature Loop Hiking Trail: NFH Kohlbachtal - NFH Heidenbrunnental with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.