Best trails near Franzosenfels

Historical hiking trail to Hambach Castle, Rhineland-Palatinate. The start is at the parking lot in Weinstraße, not far from the "Neustadt (Weinstraße) Hauptbahnhof" train station. The beautiful castle complex of Hambach Castle can be visited for a fee and the area around the castle is also worth a visit, as it is located in beautiful natural surroundings and offers impressive views as far as the wine town of Hambach. Refreshments are available at the castle. Highlights: - Hambach Castle -...

Beautiful forest trail to the Nollenkopf near Neustadt an der Weinstraße in Rhineland-Palatinate. The route runs from Kaltenbrunner Tal to Nollenkopf and Hohe Loog, a nice stop for refreshments. The route runs entirely through the Palatinate Forest Nature Park and always offers great views. Highlights: - View from the Hoher Loog and the Nollenkopf - Hiking on the edge of the Palatinate Forest - Beautiful forest paths

This route is stage 5 of the Palatinate Wine Trail, a long-distance trail starting in Neustadt an der Weinstraße and ending in St. Martin. The path ascends past the Zigeunerfelsen and Hambacher Bergstein rock formations, heading near the historic Hambacher Schloss. It continues upward to the Hohe-Loog-Haus and onto the Kalmit, the highest peak in the Palatinate Forest, before passing the Felsenmeer stone field and descending into St. Martin. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and...

Beautiful hike near Neustadt an der Weinstraße with many vantage points over the Palatinate. The starting point of the hike is at the Hambach Castle car park. At the beginning it goes steadily uphill to the Sommerberg. From there, the Hohe Loog Runde offers a consistently breathtaking view of the Palatinate and its beautiful nature. There are plenty of benches along the way, so you can take a little break at any time. The second half of the route is mainly downhill. But this part is also...

Demanding loop trail in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. Anyone looking for a challenging hike in the Palatinate Forest has come to the right place. The route through the Haardt can be started in Neustadt an der Weinstraße (recommended if you arrive by public transport) or in Maikammer. The circular hiking trail is characterized by magnificent vantage points and mountain peaks, including the Hohe Loog and the Kalmit, at a good 672 m above sea level. NN the highest...

Panoramic circular hike from St. Martin to Neustadt an der Weinstrasse in Rhineland-Palatinate The way there leads over the fourth stage section of the Palatinate Weinsteig. For almost 21 kilometers you climb to the Nollensattel to admire the natural monument Ziegeunerfelsen and the viewing platform there. On the way you can be impressed by the wonders of nature and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The way back leads from Neustadt an der Weinstrasse over the almond path back to...

Popular loop trail in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This loop trail in the Palatinate Forest goes up and down. The starting point is in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, the highest point of the route is the summit of the Hohe Loog. Here you can stop off for refreshments at the Hohe-Loog-Haus (note the opening times). In the further course, a very special hiking highlight awaits with the legendary Heidenloch am Koenigsberg. Highlights of the hike: - Neustadt an der...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a beautiful loop trail through the Haardt, which, in addition to quiet forest paths through partly old pine forests, also offers some great views. Sufficient physical fitness is an advantage, as you climb some mountain ranges such as the 491 m high Nonnenkopf in the course of the hike. Highlights of the hike: - old pine forests - Views over the Palatinate Forest - Nollenkopf - Hohe Loog