Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Hiking trails near Trier
154 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 50 km of Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Together their route lines cover 3.3k km. The average route is 21.5 km with 384 m (1,260 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 154
- Trails
- 50 km
- Search radius
- 16
- Easy routes
- 6.8 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 16 easy (10%), 105 moderate (68%) and 33 hard or expert (22%). 76 routes (49%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are mountain (20), pilgrimage route (2), panoramic viewpoint (1), forest (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 760 m (2,493 ft). The place-level planning field lists april to october as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Jakobsweg Luxemburg, European long distance path E3 - part Germany, European long distance path E3 - part Luxembourg currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
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How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
60.4 km
Sentier de la MoselleCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
1,141 m
Sentier de la Moselle6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobsweg Luxemburg | 183 km | 1,218 m | 44 hr | Point to point |
| European long distance path E3 - part Germany | 232 km | 3,196 m | 59 hr | Point to point |
| European long distance path E3 - part Luxembourg | 240 km | 2,693 m | 60 hr | Point to point |
| GR 5 Luxembourg | 178 km | 2,347 m | 45 hr | Point to point |
| Hiking trail North | 69.6 km | 1,466 m | 18 hr | Point to point |
| Sentier de la Moselle | 60.4 km | 1,141 m | 15 hr | Point to point |
Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
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Guides around Trier
- Moderate Hiking Trails near Trier105
- Hiking Trails Under 10 km near Trier91
- Loop Trails near Trier76
- Hard Hiking Trails near Trier33
- Hiking Trails Over 20 km near Trier31
- Best Mountain Hikes near Trier20
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Trier18
- Family-Friendly Hikes near Trier16
- Easy Hiking Trails near Trier16
- Best Long-Distance Hikes near Trier11
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How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label
Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.
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Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb
Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.
Read article →Planning your day
Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace
Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.
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