Best trails near Sindelsberg

Hike in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Northern Vosges. Departing from the Gimbelhof farm, discover the old castles of Loewenstein and Hohenburg located on the heights of the Schlossberg mountains (551m and 571m). Start by enjoying a beautiful view of the region at Krappenfels. After the remains of the last castle, the Wegelnburg, the return is Nothweiler and the Litschhof pass.

Crossing the border between Germany and France, this picturesque loop connects four dramatic medieval castle ruins perched high in the Palatinate Forest and Northern Vosges. Starting in the timber-framed village of Nothweiler, the path ascends past natural sandstone cliffs to the Wegelnburg, the highest castle ruin in the region. The route continues across the border to the ruins of Hohenbourg, Löwenstein, and the imposing Fleckenstein, which is carved directly into a massive rock spire. Wide...

Hike from the Fleckenstein car park located north of Lembach, in the Bas-Rhin department. This route is on the Franco-German border of the Regional Natural Park of the Northern Vosges. Discovery of 4 castles: - Fleckenstein Castle - Hohenbourg Castle - Wegelburg Castle

Hiking trail rich in castles in the German-French border area near Schönau, Rhineland-Palatinate This route is a certified premium hiking trail. It starts in Schönau and leads to several old castle ruins in Germany and France. There are eight ruins in total and many interesting rock formations to discover. Often narrow paths, it goes up and down through the beautiful natural landscape, several times close to impressive rock formations with the typical colors and weathered shapes of the...

Hiking trail rich in castles in the German-French border region near Nothweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads across the Franco-German border, through the Dahner Felsenwand, in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park and through the Parc Naturel de Vosges du Nord. As the name suggests, the castle hike leads to seven castles, all of which bear witness to the Middle Ages in the 12th and 13th centuries. But it's not just these highlights that make the tour so special - the varied...

Starting from Hirschthal near the French border, this cross-border loop connects five dramatic medieval fortress ruins perched atop sandstone ridges. Winding shaded paths ascend through the dense Wasgau and Northern Vosges forests, revealing ancient rock-hewn steps and cliffside fortifications. Highlights along the way include the high walls of Wegelnburg, the atmospheric ruins of Hohenbourg, Loewenstein, and Froensbourg, as well as the massive sandstone citadel of Château de Fleckenstein.

This hike is located in the Regional Natural Park of the Northern Vosges and begins at the edge of the Fleckenstein pond. The route goes through Gimbelhof, Col de Hohenbourg, Krappenfels, Château du Loewenstein, Schlossberg culminating at an altitude of 551 m, Hohenbourg and Maidenbrunnen, among others. The route continues through Wegelnburg, Sindelsberg (512 m) and Fleckenstein Castle.

Cross-border hike between Palatinate and Alsace, Rhineland-Palatinate. This popular hiking trail on the German-French border in the Dahner Felsenland leads to 7 castles. These are testimonies of the Middle Ages from the 12th century. The landscape also offers picturesque views over the hilly landscape of the Palatinate Forest. The start is on the German side in Schönau. There are several parking spaces and you can also travel there by bus. It first goes past Brackenberg and Sindelsberg to...

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,...

Varied tour in the Palatinate Forest Mountain Bike Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful tour that leads through forests and along fantastic rock formations. It starts at Bundenthal-Rumbach railway station. Relaxed and varied ascents, beautiful forest paths, but also descents with tight hairpin bends and excitement as well as challenging single trails await along the way. There are refreshment stops in Schönau. Highlights: - Bundenthal-Rumbach natural aerodrome - Rock formations