Best trails near Wolfsgrube
4.5(78 reviews)
Want to check out Wolfsgrube 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 Wolfsgrube are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (24)·Hard·20.8 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrHiking 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...
- 4.6 (18)·Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrHiking 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...
- 4.6 (13)·Hard·14.9 mi·Est. 8–9 hrCross-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...
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·10.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrEmbark on a medieval adventure deep in the forest, starting from Obersteinbach, as you follow this beautiful, rolling trail that takes you on a journey to discover fascinating pink sandstone giants. Your hike begins in the cool shade of a majestic forest of beech and Scots pine trees before revealing the impressive ruins of Wasigenstein Castle, split into two rocky outcrops by a narrow fissure and made famous by the medieval epic poem, the Legend of Walther. Continuing along these pleasant...
- 4.1 (7)·Hard·9.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried 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...
- 4.8 (7)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrCircuit in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Northern Vosges located in the border zone between France and Germany. Starting from the hill of Judenhuebel (340m), with the castle of Lutzelhardt, the first part of the loop is done on the German side. Return to France via Maimont and the castles of Wasigenstein and Petit-Arnsberg.
- Hard·12.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrStage 4 of the "Felsenland Sagenweg" long-distance hiking trail, Rhineland-Palatinate. Stage four of the certified premium hiking trail "Felsenland Sagenweg", which leads from Dahn to Bärenbach through the Palatinate Forest, starts in Schönau (Palatinate) and ends in Fischbach. As on the previous stages, legendary castle ruins and idyllic valleys ensure an exciting hiking experience. Towards the end of the route, which also runs through France for a little less than two kilometers, there is...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wolfsgrube?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wolfsgrube. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wolfsgrube?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wolfsgrube is German-French Castle Trail, which has a 4.5 star rating from 24 reviews. This trail is 20.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 5,085 ft.
What is the longest trail near Wolfsgrube?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wolfsgrube is German-French Castle Trail. This trail is estimated to be 20.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wolfsgrube?
Wolfsgrube: With an ascent of 5,085 ft, German-French Castle Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is 7 Burgentour - Pfälzer Wald/Nordvogesen with 3,435 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wolfsgrube?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wolfsgrube is German-French Castle Trail with a 4.5-star rating from 24 reviews.