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Hiking Trails Under 10 km in Rhineland-Palatinate

We track 2,009 routes that match this search in Rhineland-Palatinate. They average 4.6 km and 103 m (338 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 10.0 km.

That is 71 percent of the 2,832 routes we map in Rhineland-Palatinate. They are shorter than the local average, 4.6 km against 10.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 103 m (338 ft) against 239 m (784 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Half-day routes: long enough to feel like a proper walk, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.

Trails

Easy

Börfink 2

Nationalpark Hunsrück-Hochwald · Rhineland-Palatinate

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
27 m
Typical duration
18 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Traumschleife Gipfelrauschen

Nationalpark Hunsrück-Hochwald · Rhineland-Palatinate

Distance
7.0 km
/ 4.3 mi
Elevation gain
154 m
Typical duration
1 hr 41 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wißberg Panoramaweg

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
91 m
Typical duration
1 hr
  • Mountain
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Taunusklub Route 108

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
7.1 km
/ 4.4 mi
Elevation gain
156 m
Typical duration
1 hr 43 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Spielweg im Haßlocher Wald

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
45 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Lake
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Traumpfädchen Riedener Seeblick

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
5.2 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
157 m
Typical duration
1 hr 19 min
  • Lake
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Ramberger Nr. 31

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
7.7 km
/ 4.8 mi
Elevation gain
170 m
Typical duration
1 hr 52 min
  • Cave
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Schloss Sayneck, Wald und Flur

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
9.1 km
/ 5.7 mi
Elevation gain
201 m
Typical duration
2 hr 12 min
  • Forest
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Bänkeltour

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
6.6 km
/ 4.1 mi
Elevation gain
145 m
Typical duration
1 hr 35 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Felsenbergweg

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
6.3 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
138 m
Typical duration
1 hr 31 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Himmelreichweg

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
61 m
Typical duration
40 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Hiwweltour Zornheimer Berg

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
6.8 km
/ 4.2 mi
Elevation gain
160 m
Typical duration
1 hr 39 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Honigsackweg

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
111 m
Typical duration
1 hr 13 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Rundwanderweg 1

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
38 m
Typical duration
25 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Rundwanderweg 2

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
66 m
Typical duration
44 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Rundwanderweg 3

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
7.7 km
/ 4.8 mi
Elevation gain
169 m
Typical duration
1 hr 51 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Rundwanderweg 4

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
6.1 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
134 m
Typical duration
1 hr 28 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Rundwanderweg Busenberg 3

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
64 m
Typical duration
42 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Schwabenheim: 4 Schloßberg

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
5.5 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
120 m
Typical duration
1 hr 19 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Waldfroschweg

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
101 m
Typical duration
1 hr 7 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Wanderweg 08

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
9.5 km
/ 5.9 mi
Elevation gain
208 m
Typical duration
2 hr 17 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Wanderweg 09

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
9.0 km
/ 5.6 mi
Elevation gain
198 m
Typical duration
2 hr 11 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Wanderweg Hohenecken 2

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
9.4 km
/ 5.9 mi
Elevation gain
207 m
Typical duration
2 hr 16 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Wanderweg Hohenecken 4

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
6.6 km
/ 4.1 mi
Elevation gain
146 m
Typical duration
1 hr 36 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg Otterbach 6

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
95 m
Typical duration
1 hr 3 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Über Berg & Tal - Wanderweg 4

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
8.7 km
/ 5.4 mi
Elevation gain
216 m
Typical duration
2 hr 8 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Aachen-Frankfurter Heerstraße

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
8.7 km
/ 5.4 mi
Elevation gain
190 m
Typical duration
2 hr 5 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Aulheimer Mühlen

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
8.9 km
/ 5.5 mi
Elevation gain
196 m
Typical duration
2 hr 9 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Druidensteig - Zustiege

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
3.7 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
81 m
Typical duration
53 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Druslach Bacherlebnisweg

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
6.1 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
133 m
Typical duration
1 hr 28 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Erbes-Büdesheim

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
8.1 km
/ 5.0 mi
Elevation gain
178 m
Typical duration
1 hr 57 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Felsen.Fässer.Fachwerk

Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
90 m
Typical duration
59 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Börfink 2Nationalpark Hunsrück-Hochwald1.2 km27 m18 minEasyApril to October
Nationalpark-Traumschleife Börfinker OchsentourNationalpark Hunsrück-Hochwald9.0 km198 m2 hr 10 minModerateApril to October
Saar-Hunsrück-Steig Zuwegung HarfenmühleNationalpark Hunsrück-Hochwald2.2 km49 m32 minEasyApril to October
Saar-Hunsrück-Steig Zuwegung Kempfeld-KatzenlochNationalpark Hunsrück-Hochwald0.7 km16 m11 minEasyApril to October
Traumschleife GipfelrauschenNationalpark Hunsrück-Hochwald7.0 km154 m1 hr 41 minModerateApril to October
Via Sancti Martini HW-39-02 Stadtgang Bad KreuznachRhineland-Palatinate3.8 km83 m55 minEasyApril to October
Via Sancti Martini HW-39-12 Nonnweiler - HermeskeilRhineland-Palatinate9.4 km206 m2 hr 16 minModerateApril to October
Lahnwanderweg - 17. Etappe Goethepunkt / Obernhof - Alternativroute ohne KletterpassagenRhineland-Palatinate1.0 km22 m14 minEasyApril to October
Rheinburgenweg 10. Etappe St. Goar - OberweselRhineland-Palatinate9.1 km200 m2 hr 12 minModerateApril to October
Umleitung Eifelsteig in BruchRhineland-Palatinate1.2 km26 m17 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Saar-Hunsrück-Steig Zuwegung Harfenmühle, Traumschleife Gipfelrauschen, Nationalpark-Traumschleife Börfinker Ochsentour. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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