Best trails near Bastei
4.7(86 reviews)
Want to check out Bastei 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 Bastei are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (33)·Moderate·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrVaried Loop in the Nahe district This tour through a unique landscape can also be mastered with children with some hiking experience. On the Rotenfels steep face you always have great views. On paths and mostly easy-to-walk paths, it goes through rustling oak forests and there are no great differences in altitude to master. On the way you come across beer gardens with a playground.
- 4.8 (27)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrCertified premium hiking trail near Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate A beautiful and promising round, which mostly leads over natural ground and narrow paths. Highlights are the hanging forests, rock formations, the bastion and the view from the Rotenfels. There are also places to stop for refreshments. Due to its location, this premium hiking trail is ideal as a day trip from Karlsruhe or Kaiserslautern. Premium hiking trails are certified by the Deutsches Wanderinstitut eV and are...
- 4.8 (16)·Easy·1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop in the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. There are various routes of different lengths in the Rotenfels hiking area, including several certified premium hiking trails. This short loop leads along a pleasant route through beautiful countryside. The Rotenfels and the Bastei viewpoint offer magnificent views of the Nahe valley. The start is at the car park directly at the hiking portal. Highlights of the hike: - Rotenfels - Views of the Nahe valley - Bastei
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrStage 4 of the long-distance hiking trail "Weinwanderweg Rhein-Nahe", Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the fourth stage of the Rhein-Nahe Wine Trail Quality Trail, which leads over a distance of around 95 km through wine-growing areas from Kirn to Bingen am Rhein. The hike starts in Niederhausen and ends after about 18 km in Bad Kreuznach. The striking Rotenfels and idyllic wine terraces are among the scenic highlights of this hike. With Bad Münster and Bad Kreuznach there are also two spa...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Bastei?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Bastei. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Bastei?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Bastei is Intro Tour Rotenfels, which has a 4.8 star rating from 33 reviews. This trail is 2.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 278 ft.
What is the longest trail near Bastei?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Bastei is Weinwanderweg Rhein-Nahe Etappe 4: Niederhausen - Bad Kreuznach. This trail is estimated to be 11.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Bastei?
Bastei: With an ascent of 2,194 ft, VitalTour Rotenfels has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Weinwanderweg Rhein-Nahe Etappe 4: Niederhausen - Bad Kreuznach with 1,755 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Bastei?
The most popular and difficult trail near Bastei is VitalTour Rotenfels with a 4.8-star rating from 27 reviews.