Best trails near Schinderkopf
4.5(31 reviews)
Want to check out Schinderkopf from the trail? Good news: 7 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schinderkopf are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (14)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Palatinate Forest-Northern Vosges biosphere reserve, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads from the Palatinate Turnerheim to the Jungpfalzhuette. The Jungpfalzhuette is definitely one of the most beautiful, rustic and cozy huts in the Palatinate Forest and has an excellent view at an altitude of approx. 500 m. Highlights of the hike: - Jungpfalzhuette - Krappenfels - Big Adelberg - Information boards
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic circular route around Gräfenhausen, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful circular route starts and ends in Gräfenhausen. You can travel there by bus or park in one of the surrounding parking lots. From there it goes uphill over a number of hairpin bends to the 530 meter high Kehrenkopf, from where you can enjoy the first great view. Further uphill on forest paths you reach the Almersberg, which at 564 meters is the highest point of the hike. Finally, it goes through the...
- 4.2 (6)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful hiking trail around Rinnthal, Rhineland-Palatinate. North of Rinnthal, this hiking trail runs through beautiful forest areas around the Dingetalkopf on the Kostenfelsensteig. From the Kostenfelsen there is a wonderful view of the Rhinntal. From there it goes in an idyllic round through the forest until the starting point at the Rinntal train station is reached again. Highlights: - Beautiful forest trails - Around the Dingetalkopf - View from Cost Rock
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 8 of the Palatinate Wine Trail, starting in Dernbach and ending in Annweiler. The path climbs steeply through dense forests toward Eußerthal, before leading through scenic orchards and up another steep ascent between Grüneck and the Franzosenkopf. It then passes through the small wine village of Gräfenhausen and ascends past the Holderquelle to the Krappenfels viewpoint, which offers sweeping views of Trifels Castle before a final descent into Annweiler. Overnight...
- 4.6 (2)·Hard·13 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPromising circular hike in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. The car can be parked in Hahnenbachstrasse in Gräfenhausen to start the hike. There is also a bus stop in the immediate vicinity. From there it goes uphill on idyllic forest paths around the Mittelberg to the Krappenfelsen, which offers a great view. From there it goes on to the Jungpfalzhütte, which is open for refreshments at the weekend. Strengthened, the path leads to the Kehrenkopf with great views and finally in a...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schinderkopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schinderkopf. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schinderkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schinderkopf is Anweiler - Jungpfalzhuette, which has a 4.2 star rating from 14 reviews. This trail is 3.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 912 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schinderkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schinderkopf is Graefenhausen, Krappenfels, Jungpfalz, and Almersberg. This trail is estimated to be 13.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schinderkopf?
Schinderkopf: With an ascent of 2,690 ft, Graefenhausen, Krappenfels, Jungpfalz, and Almersberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Gräfenhausen and Jungpfalzhütte with 2,588 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schinderkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schinderkopf is Gräfenhausen and Jungpfalzhütte with a 4.0-star rating from 3 reviews.
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- Sonnenberg (Wasgau)
- Reichsburg Trifels
- Naturfreunde Annweiler
- Konzertmuschel
- Ritterstein 221 "Windhof"
- Klettererhütte
- Ebersberg
- Willi-Achtermann-Hütte
- Pfalzklause
- Großer Adelberg
- Hohenberg
- Hohle Felsen
- Almersberg
- Kirschfels
- Ritterstein 51 "Am Zwiesel"
- Ritterstein 228 "Holderquelle"
- Krappenfelsen
- Schuhmacherfelsen
- Eiderberg
- Almersberg