Best trails near Pfaffenfelsen

Varied loop in the Northern Vosges, Rhineland-Palatinate. The loop begins in Schönau and leads past the Königsweiher pond into the forest. It goes up and down along forest paths to Blumenstein Castle and a short, steep section further on to Opferschale. After great views, the next descent to Wasigenstein Castle awaits. This is the ruin of a medieval rock castle. It owes its name to the rock on which it stands, the Wasigenstein, a double castle consisting of the castles Groß-Wasigenstein and...

Stage 3 of the "Felsenland Sagenweg" long-distance hiking trail, Rhineland-Palatinate. Stage three of the certified premium hiking trail "Felsenland Sagenweg", which leads from Dahn to Bärenbach through the Palatinate Forest, starts in Bundenthal and ends in Schönau (Palatinate). Due to the altitude difference to be overcome, the hike is considered demanding. Among other things, it goes very steeply uphill to the Mäuerle and to the highest castle ruins in the Palatinate Forest. In general,...

Panoramic hike from Schönau, Rhineland-Palatinate. With ancient ruins, rock formations and magnificent views, this hike is easy to enjoy. From Schönau, the route follows the Saarbach and Hichtenbach streams along idyllic forest paths. On the way back, the route passes the Bruderfelsen and Pfaffenfelsen rocks. It also crosses into France for a short stretch, making it an international hike! Highlights: - Sauerbach - Hichtenbach - Knöpf -Zeppelin beech - Col de Hichtenbach (refuge) -...

Family-friendly tour in the Palatinate Forest Mountain Bike Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful tour with many highlights, which is quite easy to master and also suitable for families. The tour starts at the car park at the Biosphärenhaus. It is definitely worth planning some time for a visit, as there is an exhibition and a treetop path with a long slide at the end! There are refreshment stops in Schönau. Highlights: - "Großer Felsen" ("Big rock" viewpoint) - Fischbach biosphere...

Demanding MTB tour in Germany/France. This extensive tour leads from Hauenstein in the Palatinate through Dahn, Fischbach, the dense forests in the region and even across the German-French border. It goes back on the Saarbach and then again through the forest to Bruchweiler/Bärenbach, Reichenbach and Hauenstein. In the villages you can always take a break and look for a restaurant or cafe to rest and eat.