Best trails near Sindelsberg
4.5(485 reviews)
Want to check out Sindelsberg from the trail? Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping 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 13 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Sindelsberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (136)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrHike from the Château du Fleckenstein, in the heart of the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park. The start is in the Fleckenstein car park and takes the charcoal burners path to the castle. It is then necessary to continue on the path of the Rocks in order to reach the two summits of the Schlossberg which culminate at more than 550 meters each.
- 4.7 (104)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrHike 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.
- 4.8 (104)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrLoopl rich in castles near Notweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate. As the name "4 Castles Tour" suggests, this route leads to four impressive castle ruins in Alsace. In addition to the beautiful views and historically impressive insights, this region offers a lot of culinary delicacies that are worth trying. The tour starts at the hiking car park at the end of Lembacher Straße in Nothweiler and leads into the picturesque town, which is known for its half-timbered houses. We continue via the...
- 4.6 (41)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrHike 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
- 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...
- 4.7 (12)·Hard·9.7 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrHikes with castles and beautiful views around Hirschthal. The hike begins in Hirchthal and leads to five castle ruins in the Palatinate-Lorraine border region. These are Wegelnburg, Hohenbourg, Loewenstein, Fleckenstein and Froensbourg. Most of the route leads through the forest. Highlights: - five castles - beautiful views
- 4.4 (15)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis 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.
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Sindelsberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Sindelsberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 12 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Sindelsberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Sindelsberg is Fleckenstein - Loewenstein - Hohenbourg - Schlossberg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 136 reviews. This trail is 3.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 925 ft.
What is the longest trail near Sindelsberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Sindelsberg is German-French Castle Trail. This trail is estimated to be 20.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Sindelsberg?
Sindelsberg: 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 MTB Tour 15: Bundenthal (Dahn-Süd) with 3,743 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Sindelsberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Sindelsberg is German-French Castle Trail with a 4.5-star rating from 24 reviews.