Best trails near Burg Wilenstein
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Want to check out Burg Wilenstein from the trail? Good news: 12 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. Explore Burg Wilenstein from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Wilenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (382)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly multifaceted circular hiking trail in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a relaxing and exciting hike that starts in the climatic health resort of Trippstadt at Trippstadt Castle and leads to the historic castle ruins of Wilenstein and through the Karlstal Gorge. The history of Wilenstein Castle goes back to the 12th century, it was probably built in 1152 under Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa. The buildings were partially destroyed during the Thirty Years' War,...
- 4.7 (132)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular walking trail around Trippstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate. This walking trail is a great short tour around Trippstadt and is very well suited as a trip with the whole family. A few highlights are lined up at a short distance. You can travel to the starting point in Trippstadt by bus or car. From there the route leads through one of the loveliest valleys in the Palatinate Forest - the Karlstal Gorge. Both nature and culture lovers will get their money's worth here. It goes past the...
- 4.4 (47)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrOfficial circular hiking trail of the municipality of Trippstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate. This official hiking trail of the municipality of Trippstadt leads from the center of Trippstadt past the Trippstadt Castle, the castle of Willenstein and through the valley of the Kottelbach. The route is easily accessible by bus and train and there are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Castle of Willenstein - Sawmill pond - Trippstadt Castle
- 4.3 (55)·Moderate·9.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrBeautiful hiking trail along Wilenstein Castle from Trippstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail leads through atmospheric rocky gorges and historical sights. It follows the Lambertsbach stream and beautiful forest and meadow paths. There is still a lot to discover in Trippstadt, so the castle or the ironworks museum are always worth a visit! Start at the car park at the Karlstalhalle. There is a restaurant nearby to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Wilenstein Castle - Hiking...
- 4.3 (36)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried tour through the Palatinate Forest near Trippstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate Beginning at the castle in Trippstadt, the route leads in a northwesterly direction across the valley of the Moosalbe to the campsite in Finsterbrunnertal. The Naturfreundehaus is also located there. The route then leads south of the valley along forest paths back to Trippstadt. Highlights: - Trippstadt Castle - Wilenstein Castle - Moosalbe
- 4.5 (17)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThe tour starts at the Klugschen Mühle and leads via Unterhammer, Eisenschmelz, Finsterbrunnen to the Karlstal Gorge, on via Oberhammer, Großer Rothenberg, Sägmühlweiher, Trippstadt and Wilensteiner Burg back to the starting point. You walk along idyllic forest paths and the Karlstal Gorge is fascinatingly beautiful. The entire tour can be done with a dog.
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrStage 2 of the "Palatinate Forest Path" long-distance hiking trail, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the second stage of the certified quality path "Palatinate Forest Path", which leads from Kaiserslautern through the Palatinate Forest to the German Wine Gate in Schweigen-Rechtenbach. The short but varied hike begins at the Naturfreundehaus Finsterbrunnertal and ends in Johanniskreuz. Always following the course of the Moosalbe you soon reach the Karlstal Gorge, one of the most beautiful and...
- 4.2 (4)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried, official hike of the municipality of Trippstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Trippstadt bus stop). Parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. There are also places to stop for refreshments in Trippstadt. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Kaiserslautern. Highlights of the hike: - Trippstadt Castle with Castle Garden - Wilenstein Castle on the Moosalbe - Mennonite cemetery near Trippstadt
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful hiking route west of Trippstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking route starts at the impressive Wilenstein Castle and runs in a northerly direction through the Palatinate Forest Nature Park via Stelzenberg to Dansenberg. Just before Dansenberg, the route runs along a series of pretty ponds. Highlights: - Stop in Dansenberg - Hiking in the Palatinate Forest - hunting lodge pond
- 2.8 (3)·Hard·38.1 mi·Est. 17.5–19 hrOfficial route of the Pfälzerwald mountain bike park. The start of this great tour is Schopp railway station, so it is easy to travel there by public transport. The cycling stadium in the municipality of Schopp is also located on this varied tour. It can look back on a long cycling history. The careers of cycling greats such as Udo and Hardy Bölts began here. In 1971, RV Schopp built a cycling track on which international-level track races have been organised for decades. The town has also...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Wilenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Wilenstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Wilenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Wilenstein is Trippstadt - Wilenstein Castle - Karlstal Gorge, which has a 4.6 star rating from 382 reviews. This trail is 2.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 406 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Wilenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Wilenstein is MTB Tour 3: Schopp. This trail is estimated to be 38.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Wilenstein?
Burg Wilenstein: With an ascent of 5,967 ft, MTB Tour 3: Schopp has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Oberhammer - Kartalschlucht - Waldfischbach with 2,398 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Wilenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Wilenstein is Durch die Karlstalschlucht ab Trippstadt with a 4.5-star rating from 17 reviews.
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