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Rinzenberg

Welcome to Rinzenberg, Birkenfeld - a destination in the heart of Germany! This charming place is known for its idyllic location and breathtaking nature. The region lies on the edge of the Hunsrück Mountains and offers a wide range of activities and sights to discover.

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Hiking Trail · Hunsrück-Hochwald
National Park Dream Loop Börfinker Ochsentour
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 232 m
Descent 231 m

National park dream loop that impresses with its quiet natural character. A boardwalk runs along the "Ochsenbruch" moor. Ideal route for observing ...

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from Sandra Wenz,   Birkenfelder Land
Hiking Trail · Hunsrück-Hochwald
National Park Dream Loop Trauntal-Höhenweg
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 13.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 286 m
Descent 286 m

The dream loop lies mostly within the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. Fantastic views await hikers along the path. The forest has changed ...

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from Sandra Wenz,   Birkenfelder Land
Mountain Bike · Hunsrück
RadLust MTB trail WaldMeister
recommended route Difficulty S1 difficult
Distance 25.6 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 678 m
Descent 663 m

Challenging MTB route with a high trail proportion for advanced MTB riders. On the circular route, difficult sections (A line) can be circumvented ...

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from Sandra Wenz,   Birkenfelder Land
Bicycle Rides · Hunsrück-Hochwald
National Park cycling route
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 87.6 km
Duration 6:50 h
Ascent 1,438 m
Descent 1,438 m

Well signposted circular route around the national park. Predominantly routed over field and forest paths, there are still some rough gravel ...

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from Sandra Wenz,   Birkenfelder Land
Hiking Trail · Premium-Wanderregion Saar-Hunsrück
Dream loop around the Zauberwald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.9 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 286 m
Descent 286 m

The dream loop extends the Zauberwald nature experience trail from four to ten kilometers. The route is well suited for families and can be easily ...

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from Sandra Wenz,   Birkenfelder Land
E-Bike · Hunsrück
RadLust loop HimmelReich
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 43.8 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 841 m
Descent 842 m

Sporty circular route through picturesque valleys up to scenic heights of the Hunsrück. 2000 years of history along the way are waiting to be ...

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from Sandra Wenz,   Birkenfelder Land
E-Bike · Premium-Wanderregion Saar-Hunsrück
RadLust loop EisenMacher
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 25.9 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 273 m
Descent 273 m

Medium difficulty route to historic sites around Birkenfeld, passing the historic ironworks in Abentheuer and a stop at the Sauerbrunnen in ...

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from Sandra Wenz,   Birkenfelder Land
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 10
Distance 29.6 km
Duration 6:45 h
Ascent 576 m
Descent 616 m

This challenging stage offers many nature experiences, especially the Erbeskopf, the highest elevation in Rhineland-Palatinate.

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from Iris Müller,   Hunsrück
Gravel Bike · Hunsrück-Hochwald
National Park Bicycle Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 89.8 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,510 m
Descent 1,510 m

A varied tour around the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park and through the national park region for experienced gravel bikers.

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from Katharina Martini,   Urlaubsregion Naheland
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 30.9 km
Duration 5:58 h
Ascent 739 m
Descent 716 m

Stage 10 leads over the highest mountain of Rhineland-Palatinate, the ERBESKOPF.

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from Ute Kautenburger,   Community
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The town of Birkenfeld itself is a popular starting point for hikes through the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park. Here you can hike or cycle on many different trails and enjoy the beautiful landscape. Hikes through the Nahe basin or to the nearby Idarkopf are particularly recommended.

Another highlight of the region is the historic old town of Idar-Oberstein, also known as the "gemstone metropolis". Here you will find numerous jewellers as well as museums dealing with the subject of gemstones.

Rinzenberg also has a lot to offer culturally: Birkenfeld Castle now houses the Rhineland-Palatinate State Museum of Prehistory and Early History as well as the Institute for Historical Regional Studies at the University of Mainz. In summer, there are regular concerts and other events here.

For gourmets, it is worth making a detour to the restaurant "Zum Alten Fritz", which serves regional specialities such as liver dumpling soup or Saumagen (a type of Palatinate black pudding). Wine lovers will also get their money's worth here: There are numerous wineries in the area that open their doors to visitors.

And what to do if the weather doesn't cooperate? Then a visit to the leisure pool "Nautiland" is a good idea. Here you can swim and relax or visit various saunas.

So there is a lot to discover in Rinzenberg Birkenfeld - whether you are a nature or culture lover! A travel guide is definitely worthwhile for this great destination in Germany.

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  • May 19, 2026
    Ute Kautenburger
    April 23, 2026
    Ein Stern Abzug wegen der irreführenden, nicht korrekten Beschilderung zum ERBESKOPF.
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    Written May 19, 2026
  • January 04, 2026
    P + A Willems 
    January 04, 2026
    Wunderschöner Weg durch den verschneiten Wald
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    Photo: P + A Willems, Community
    Written January 04, 2026
  • September 18, 2025
    Reni E.
    September 18, 2025
    sehr schöne Wanderung. es gibt Umleitungen wegen Borkenkäfer. Wie die ursprünglichen Wege sind kann ich nicht beurteilen. Es gibt viele Bänke und die Wege sind gepflegt. Verlaufen kann man sich nicht, ist sehr gut ausgeschildert. Während der gesamten Strecke keine Menschen getroffen. Erholung pur!
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    Photo: Reni E., Community
    Written September 18, 2025
  • May 16, 2025
    Markus Branke
    May 13, 2025
    Start in Rinzenberg (geparkt am Friedhof) Schöne, abwechslungsreche Tour Gut ausgeschildert Viele Sitzbänke Sehr viel Pfad Schöne Aussichten gegen Ende
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    Written May 16, 2025
  • April 27, 2025
    Alexander Söndgen
    April 27, 2025
    Auch wenn die Passagen mit abgestorbenen Bäumen etwas bedrückend sind, ist der größte Teil des Weges doch sehr schön.
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    Written April 27, 2025
  • February 01, 2025
    Lebedas Abenteuer
    January 31, 2025
    Abwechslung hat der Weg auf jeden Fall zu bieten. schöne Aussichten , teilweise schöne Wälder, nette Ideen am Wegestand. Sehr schöne Rastmöglichkeiten. Die Markierung ist teilweise dürftig, Unbedingt Karte oder App mitnehmen. Teile des Weges sind durch Wasserfabrik und Straßen recht laut. Wer mag, gerne das Video zur Tour anschauen: https://youtu.be/PtnYIChMraY
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    Photo: Lebedas Abenteuer, Community
    Photo: Lebedas Abenteuer, Community
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    Photo: Lebedas Abenteuer, Community
    Photo: Lebedas Abenteuer, Community
    Photo: Lebedas Abenteuer, Community
    Written February 01, 2025
  • December 05, 2024
    Gerhard Koch 
    December 04, 2024
    Schöne abwechslungsreiche Tour, Rothenburghütte hat zur Zeit Winterpause.
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    Written December 05, 2024
  • November 29, 2024
    Wander Verliebt
    November 02, 2024
    Eine richtig schöne Waldrunde über teils schmale Pfade und durch ein hübsches Moor. Start und Ziel ist am Forellenhof, in dem man auch einkehren kann.
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    Video: Wander Verliebt, WanderVerliebt
    Written November 29, 2024
  • October 22, 2024
    Silke S.
    October 01, 2024
    einfach nur traumhaft schön
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    Written October 22, 2024
  • September 14, 2024
    Gerhard Koch 
    September 06, 2024
    Zusammen mit dem Trauntal- Höhenweg gemacht. Besonders gefallen hat mir der Steg am Ochsenbruch die Hirschtränke und die Querungen der Bäche.
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    Written September 14, 2024
  • September 14, 2024
    Gerhard Koch 
    September 06, 2024
    Die Tour von Rinzenberg aus gegangen, der erste km ist dann schon sportlich, unbedingt die Aussicht am Wehlenstein genießen. Bis zum Forellenhof geht's dann fast nur bergab. Da hab ich dann die Börfinger Ochsentour eingebaut, auch sehr schön mit hohem Pfadanteil. Sehr originell die Hirschtränke "für Zweibeiner" und der Steg entlang des Ochsenbruchs . Dann Rast im Forellenhof (sehr zu empfehlen). Gestärkt gings dann am Traunbach entlang( erst ein leichter Weg zum verdauen) dann ein schöner Pfad bis fast nach Abenteuer. Ab da geht es wieder hoch Richtung Start mit sehr schöner Aussicht.
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    Written September 14, 2024
  • August 02, 2024
    Alexander Söndgen
    Abwechslungsreich und sehr schön, insbesondere die Wege übers Hochmoor. Viele schöne Rastplätze.
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    Photo: Alexander Söndgen, Community
    Written August 02, 2024

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