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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful nature trails in the Palatinate
Nature Trail
· Esthal
Audiotour - Acht Uhr Läuten - Esthal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
7.8 km
2:20 h
190 m
190 m
Begleite Nicolaus Krämer 1794 auf der Audiotour „Acht Uhr Läuten“ in Esthal. Erlebe Geschichte, Abenteuer und Freundschaft inmitten der Pfälzer Wälder.
Nature Trail
· Elmstein
Barrierefreier Erlebnisrundweg - Walter-Bernius-Anlage - Elmstein
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
0.4 km
0:05 h
7 m
7 m
Barrierefreier Rundweg zur historischen Waldarbeit in Elmstein
Nature Trail
· Südliche Weinstraße
Vogelschutz - Lehrpfad (Gommersheim)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
0.9 km
0:15 h
1 m
1 m
Verschiedene Lehr- und Infotafeln informieren die Besucher über die heimische Biodiversität mit den vielen Tier- und Pflanzenarten und den Klimaschutz.
Nature Trail
· Rhineland-Palatinate
Historic Burglichtenberg District Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
13.5 km
3:30 h
198 m
198 m
Themed hiking trail following the footsteps of the former Burglichtenberg district. Around the villages of Berschweiler and Eckersweiler, the route goes over the ridge heights of the Westrich region.
Nature Trail
· Roschbach
Bee Trail (Roschbach)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1 km
0:15 h
7 m
7 m
Walking, playing, and at the same time learning something about honey and wild bees. This is possible on the bee trail of the Palatinate Forest Association in Roschbach. The start is at the kindergarten in Roschbach. The approx. 1 km long path is suitable for young and old and can also be used with a stroller or wheelchair.
Nature Trail
· Elmstein
The Felsenkönig - Audio route through Elmstein
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
4.4 km
1:25 h
95 m
95 m
Run, read, listen: cinema in your head with headphones - On a circular route of about 4.5 km around the village of Elmstein, discover and learn about historical landmarks and sights.
Nature Trail
· Elmstein
Timber rafting experience trail Legelbachtal (large loop) 11.8 km
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
11.8 km
3:30 h
243 m
244 m
At the Legelbach in the Elmstein Valley lies one of the most important and best-preserved examples of a small timber rafting brook, which flows into the Speyerbach. Have fun discovering it.
Nature Trail
· Elmstein
Timber Rafting Experience Path Legelbachtal (medium route) 8.4 km
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
8.4 km
2:35 h
222 m
220 m
On the Legelbach in the Elmsteiner Tal lies one of the most important and best-preserved examples of a small timber rafting stream, which flows into the Speyerbach. Have fun discovering it.
Nature Trail
· Pfalz
St. Martin - Wine and Stone Educational Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
0.7 km
0:13 h
41 m
0 m
Asphalted path with views through the vineyards, where 18 grape varieties are presented on information boards, each associated with a stone/mineral.
Nature Trail
· Pfälzer Bergland und Donnersberg
Wolfstein - Leienberg Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
8.6 km
2:49 h
363 m
363 m
Circular hiking route No.7 in Wolfstein. One of the most beautiful routes in Königsberg. Over forest paths and trails, it leads over a huge porphyry rubble dump to a great viewpoint, past the idyllic forest lake "Blue Dump" and the Neu-Wolfstein Castle Ruins.
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St. Martin - Spring hiking route by An
August 12, 2025
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Community
Leider ist die Beschilderung an einigen Stellen sehr schlecht oder gar nicht vorhanden. Ansonsten ein sehr schöner Weg
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Winden - Stork Hiking Trail by Micha
Photo: Micha Brand, Community
Photo: Micha Brand, Community
Photo: Micha Brand, Community
Photo: Micha Brand, Community
Photo: Micha Brand, Community
July 10, 2025
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Community
Ein wunderschöner Themen Wanderweg um und durch Winden.
Im Ort gibt es ein Bildschirm auf dem man sich Filme rund um das Thema Störche anschauen kann.
Mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail gemacht, sehr zu empfehlen.
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