Frankeneck, an idyllic village in the district of Bad Dürkheim in Germany, is the ideal starting point for hikes through the picturesque nature of the Palatinate. The geographical location of Frankeneck offers a variety of opportunities for hiking and exploring.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Frankeneck
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
Palatinate Forest Eleven Huts Route for GPS hikers
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
56.1 km
16:21 h
1,750 m
1,750 m
On a route just over 56 kilometers long, eleven inns or romantic places to stop are visited. Two further restaurants are located at the start and end point Lambrecht directly on the route.
Hiking Trail
Palatinate Hut Trail Stage 02 - Neidenfels - Weidenthal
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
16.9 km
5:15 h
560 m
580 m
The second stage takes us from Neidenfels, through the beautiful village of Esthal to Weidenthal at the station.
Hiking Trail
· Esthal
Circular trail 11 Esthal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
18.4 km
5:20 h
337 m
337 m
From Esthal town square via Mittleren Gleisberg, water stones and Mollenkopf with dolmen, fountain and wonderful forest paths. Two varied loops full of nature and history.
Hiking Trail
· Pfälzerwald
Circular trail 9 - Weidenthal - Mollenkopf
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
21 km
6:20 h
617 m
617 m
The circular trail 9 leads you through the beautiful community forest of Weidenthal. Past the Morschbacher Weiher to the Pfarrer Laubscher Cemetery and the Mollenkopf back again.
Hiking Trail
· Esthal
Brunnenweg - predicate hiking trail from Esthal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
15.1 km
5:00 h
391 m
391 m
The 15 km long Brunnenweg leads around Esthal near Lambrecht (Palatinate) - with its many different wells that used to be used mainly as cattle watering and washing wells.
Hiking Trail
· Lambrecht (Pfalz)
Pfälzer Hüttensteig - Prädikat Transfer Hiking Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
93.3 km
22:00 h
2,200 m
2,200 m
On the 93 km long hiking trail "Pfälzer Hüttensteig", which leads you around the municipality of Lambrecht (Palatinate) - many huts, fountains, cultural and natural monuments await you. Historical and historic sights invite you to linger.
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
The arse end of the world
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
18.5 km
5:40 h
583 m
650 m
Frankenstein - Biedenbacher Woog - Schwarzsohl - Goldbrunnen - Esthal - Neidenfels
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
Pfarrer-Laubscherweg Weidenthal, 16.08.20
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.7 km
3:25 h
350 m
350 m
We started at Weidenbachstr. at the old station of Weidenthal,
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
Hut tour from Neidenfels to Weidenthal
18 km
5:27 h
541 m
495 m
This hut hike leads from the Neidenfels railway stop via Esthal to the Wolfsschlucht hut and the Schwarzsohler hut to the railway stop at Weidenthal.
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
3 day hike from www.natour-wanderungen.de from 08.01.16 to 10.01.16
Difficulty
moderate
39.7 km
12:17 h
1,336 m
1,346 m
Day 1
from Neidenfels main station to Naturfreundehaus Elmstein (overnight stay)
Day 2
from Elmstein to Naturfreundehaus Heidenbrunnertal (overnight stay)
Day 3
from Heidenbrunnertal via Hellerhütten to Lambrecht
The special feature of this region is its varied landscape. From gentle hills to dense forests to impressive rock formations, there is everything here that a hiker's heart desires. The fresh air and tranquillity make every walk a real pleasure.
There are numerous beautiful hiking tours in Frankeneck and the surrounding area, whether you are on your own or hiking with the family. One popular route leads along the "Pfälzer Weinsteig", a long-distance hiking trail through the entire Palatinate region. Here you can enjoy breathtaking views on well-signposted trails and learn more about winegrowing at the same time.
The circular hiking trail around the nearby Breitensteinsee is particularly suitable for families. This trail is relatively flat and therefore also well suited for children. Along the way there are many opportunities to picnic or simply relax on the lakeshore.
The best seasons for hiking in Frankeneck are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful colours. In spring, numerous wildflowers bloom along the paths and in autumn the foliage turns into a colourful sea of red, orange and yellow.
Another popular place for hiking is the "Teufelstisch", an impressive rock formation near Hinterweidenthal. Here you can marvel at the Teufelstisch on a circular trail and explore the surrounding nature at the same time. This place is also very popular with climbers.
All in all, Frankeneck offers something for everyone with its diverse hiking trails. Whether relaxed walks or challenging mountain tours - every hiking enthusiast will find his or her personal paradise here. So lace up your hiking boots and get ready for unforgettable adventures in Frankeneck!
There are numerous beautiful hiking tours in Frankeneck and the surrounding area, whether you are on your own or hiking with the family. One popular route leads along the "Pfälzer Weinsteig", a long-distance hiking trail through the entire Palatinate region. Here you can enjoy breathtaking views on well-signposted trails and learn more about winegrowing at the same time.
The circular hiking trail around the nearby Breitensteinsee is particularly suitable for families. This trail is relatively flat and therefore also well suited for children. Along the way there are many opportunities to picnic or simply relax on the lakeshore.
The best seasons for hiking in Frankeneck are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful colours. In spring, numerous wildflowers bloom along the paths and in autumn the foliage turns into a colourful sea of red, orange and yellow.
Another popular place for hiking is the "Teufelstisch", an impressive rock formation near Hinterweidenthal. Here you can marvel at the Teufelstisch on a circular trail and explore the surrounding nature at the same time. This place is also very popular with climbers.
All in all, Frankeneck offers something for everyone with its diverse hiking trails. Whether relaxed walks or challenging mountain tours - every hiking enthusiast will find his or her personal paradise here. So lace up your hiking boots and get ready for unforgettable adventures in Frankeneck!
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