Best trails near Kirchberg
4.6(121 reviews)
Want to check out Kirchberg from the trail? Good news: 8 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 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kirchberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (53)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrNice circular route to the Wachtenburg near Deidesheim, Rhineland-Palatinate This route runs on the edge of the Palatinate Forest to the Wachtenburg. The route also passes the Michaelskapelle and offers a wonderful view over the landscape of the Palatinate Forest. Highlights: - Michael's Chapel - Heidenlöcher castle ruins - basalt lake - Wachtenburg - Possibility to stop in Thomas' Waldweinstube
- 4.3 (23)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrHistorical and promising hike in Deidesheim, Rhineland-Palatinate. This charming tour leads through vines and along beautiful hiking trails to the Eckkopf. You can park at the Waldschänke forest car park. There are places to stop for refreshments along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Michael's Chapel - corner head - Walberghütte at the Turner Memorial - Forest tavern - Palatinate view
- 4.8 (15)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried circular hike in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This round northwest of Deidesheim can be started either from the Sensental car park or from the car park in Burgstraße (Wachenheim). In some places it is quite steep uphill to the Eckkopf, from whose 25 m high lookout tower you have great views of the Palatinate Forest and the surrounding vineyards. In part you hike here on the Palatinate Wine Trail and on the last few kilometers the route is identical to the German Wine...
- 4.7 (10)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route followa stage 3 of the Pfälzer Weinsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Bad Dürkheim and ending in Deidesheim. The path leads past the Flaggenturm tower, through the Poppental valley, and climbs to the Wachtenburg Castle ruins before descending via the historic Heidenlöcher refuge and Michaelskapelle chapel into Deidesheim. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels in the towns; wild camping is not allowed. Reliable water is found at businesses in the...
- 4.8 (11)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a varied round through the Middle Palatinate Forest. After a first ascent to the Kirchberg, head in the direction of the Eckkopf with the tower of the same name (fantastic views!). Following the babbling Weinbach it then goes through the Martental back to the starting point. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Eckkopf mit Eckkopfturm - Michael's...
- 4.5 (2)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful circular hiking trail near Deidesheim in Rhineland-Palatinate, From the hiking car park, it goes up past the Heidenlöcher to the Eckkopfturm. It is open on Sundays and public holidays. On the way back past the Waldheim back to the parking lot. Highlights of the tour: - Hellholes - Eve in the Garden of Paradise - Kirchberg - Eckkopf (516 m) - Moosbach - Michael's Chapel
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Kirchberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Kirchberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Kirchberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kirchberg is Wachtenburg Castle via Michaelskapelle Chapel, which has a 4.4 star rating from 53 reviews. This trail is 6.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,325 ft.
What is the longest trail near Kirchberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kirchberg is Pfälzerwald Weiß-Roter Balken (Krumbachtal - Neustadt). This trail is estimated to be 23.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kirchberg?
Kirchberg: With an ascent of 4,458 ft, Pfälzerwald Weiß-Roter Balken (Krumbachtal - Neustadt) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Forst zum Basaltsee und der Michaelskapelle with 2,788 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Kirchberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Kirchberg is Von Forst zum Basaltsee und der Michaelskapelle with a 4.5-star rating from 7 reviews.
