Best trails near Festung Mont Royal
4.5(134 reviews)
Want to check out Festung Mont Royal from the trail? Good news: 6 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Festung Mont Royal are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (53)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrHistorical circular hiking trail to the ruins of Mont Royal near Traben-Trarbach in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail offers the best that the Moselle landscape has to offer. In a clockwise direction, the route leads from the airfield over the Wolfer pulpit, the owl factory and back to the starting point. From numerous points you have a wonderful view of the Moselle and its neighboring villages. After the hike has been completed, the innumerable inns invite you to stop for a break and...
- 4.2 (45)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful hiking tour on the Moselle near Traben-Trarbach in Rhineland-Palatinate Beautiful views of the Moselle valley open up to the hiker on this hike, which runs from Traben-Trarbach over the Moselle and then up Mont Royal to Wolf/Kröv. Highlights: - beautiful river landscape of the Moselle - Viewpoint Wolf/Kröv - Ruins of Mont-Royal viewpoint
- 4.5 (25)·Hard·9.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route follows stage 12 of the Moselsteig, connecting the historic village of Ürzig with the famous twin town of Traben-Trarbach on a classic high-altitude trail. Across exactly 15 kilometers (9.3 miles), this section offers an unusually high number of imposing panoramic views of the Moselle Valley. Cultural highlights include the grand patrician and half-timbered buildings in Ürzig and the architecturally significant Art Nouveau town of Traben-Trarbach. On Mont Royal, you will also walk...
- 4.6 (8)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic hike on the Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike opens up the typical cultural landscape of the terraced Moselle. The path runs through mixed beech and oak forests and repeatedly crosses the vineyards that are characteristic of the region. The route offers a constant variety of natural paths and paved vineyard trails. The views of the river deep in the valley are the highlight of the tour. The trail is marked throughout and requires a certain level of fitness in some places.
- 4.9 (3)·Hard·22 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPanoramic river hike on the Moselle near Traben-Trarbach in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail runs along the beautiful Moselle river and passes numerous highlights of the Moselle landscape. These include the Mont Royal fortress ruins, the Machern monastery and the Grevenburg near Traben-Trarbach. Highlights: - Hiking on the banks of the Moselle - Mont Royal fortress ruins - Machern Monastery - Grevenburg
- Moderate·18.2 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried cycle tour along the Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate. The cycle tour starts in Pünderich. The highlight of the tour is the Mont Royal fortress. The route there runs along the Moselle to Traben-Trarbach, where the old fortress is located. The return goes through woods and fields. Highlights: - Trail along the Moselle - Mont Royal
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Festung Mont Royal?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Festung Mont Royal is Rund um die Ruine Mont Royal, which has a 4.3 star rating from 53 reviews. This trail is 1.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 252 ft.
What is the longest trail near Festung Mont Royal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Festung Mont Royal is Traben-Trarbach Runde. This trail is estimated to be 22.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Festung Mont Royal?
Festung Mont Royal: With an ascent of 2,299 ft, Traben-Trarbach Runde has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Pünderich - Mont Royal with 2,171 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Festung Mont Royal?
The most popular and difficult trail near Festung Mont Royal is Moselsteig Stage 12: Ürzig - Traben-Trarbach with a 4.5-star rating from 25 reviews.
