Best trails near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz"
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Want to check out Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz" from the trail? Good news: 11 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 11 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz" are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 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...
- 5.0 (7)·Moderate·35.7 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hrOfficial route of the Pfälzerwald mountain bike park, Rhineland-Palatinate. "Get out of the city and into the fun" could be the motto of Tour 1. Once the last houses in Rodalben are passed, the Palatinate Forest Nature Park offers everything that makes a biker's heart beat faster. Crisp single trails alternate with energy-sapping climbs and descents. The ascent to the highest point, the Eschkopf Tower, in particular demands full concentration and maximum effort. In return, it rewards every...
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·38.3 mi·Est. 17.5–19.5 hrPopular and promising mountain bike tour near Hochspeyer in Rhineland-Palatinate. The MTB tour starts in Hochspeyer and runs on varied single trails through the Palatinate Forest around the Johnneskreuz. Great views and nice rest areas are the reward for the hard work. There are places to stop. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Nanstein Castle - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshments
- 3.7 (5)·Hard·12.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrCharming circular hike near Johanniskreuz, Rhineland-Palatinate. This hike begins and ends in the small village of Johanniskreuz. In a southerly direction, the path soon follows the course of the Burgalb to the Pferdsbrunnenweiher pond, from which the Schwarzbach continues to flow, following the path in a southwesterly direction. Past the charcoal ovens, the Ramscherl pond awaits. The Ramschel shows the way until the route finally leads in the direction of Badischköpfchen and Heltersberg and...
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrLeisurely loop hike in the middle of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park from Johanniskreuz. The small but very historic town of Johanniskreuz is considered the "birthplace" of the Palatinate Forest. From here the hiking trail leads via Erlenbach to Speyerbrunn and via Schwarzbach back to Johanniskreuz. Highlights of the hike: - House of Sustainability in Johanniskreuz --- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrExciting hike in the Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate. The secrets of the forest are to be uncovered and explained with the trail in search of traces around the Steinberg. The traces are testimonies of the past in the form of old boundary stones and evidence of former forest management or "secret" signs. People working in the forest used the signs to communicate with each other. It starts in the small town of Johanniuskreuz. From there the path leads along idyllic forest paths around...
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrKnight stones are natural stones, memorial stones or stone brands. They can only be found in the Palatinate Forest and are used for orientation for hikers, they mark historical or local history notable places or events. By clicking on the waypoints a short description of the respective knight stone opens.
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·28.6 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPromising & varied route in the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. This is the route of the Palatinate Forest hiking marathon. The route starts in Johanniskreuz and leads through the beautiful Palatinate Forest to Fischbach near Dahn. In Hinterweidenthal, for example, there are opportunities to stop off. Along the route there are always ups and downs and the route offers a lot of variety. Highlights of the tour: - LAG Palatinate Forest - House of Sustainability - St. John's Cross -...
- 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...
- 1.2 (7)·Hard·33.4 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrOfficial route of the mountain bike park Palatinate Forest. The "everyday" sports biker tour starts in Waldfischbach-Burgalben and leads through the picturesque Holzland. On lonely single trails, quiet forest paths in untouched nature as well as adventurous downhill passages, it goes through the villages of Heltersberg, Johanniskreuz and Schmalenberg to the starting point. This route is suitable as a Sunday tour with friends, as well as a training route for advanced hikers. ---- Accessible...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz"?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz". On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, 5 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz"?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz" is Pfälzer Waldpfad Etappe 2: Finsterbrunnertal - Johanniskreuz, which has a 4.8 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 7.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,361 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz"?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz" is MTB Tour 4: Hochspeyer Premium Bike Trail Tour. This trail is estimated to be 38.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz"?
Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz": With an ascent of 6,099 ft, MTB Tour 4: Hochspeyer Premium Bike Trail Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is MTB Tour 3: Schopp with 5,967 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz"?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ritterstein 111 "Johanniskreuz" is MTB Tour 4: Hochspeyer Premium Bike Trail Tour with a 4.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
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