Hochwald is a region in Germany characterized by its diverse and hilly terrain, featuring deep valleys with natural streams, wooded ridges, and extensive forests. This varied landscape, including cultivated meadows and fields, provides an engaging environment for several outdoor sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more. The region's natural features offer a range of exploration opportunities for different activity levels.
The Hochwald region offers more than 50 routes across several sports,…
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(24)
77
hikers
7.17km
02:04
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
hikers
11.9km
03:15
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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16
hikers
7.58km
02:13
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
hikers
8.90km
02:49
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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109
riders
55.1km
02:56
990m
980m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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105
riders
27.1km
01:30
530m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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80
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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66
riders
46.1km
02:09
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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40
riders
22.2km
01:37
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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20
riders
27.5km
02:42
650m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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15
riders
15.2km
01:15
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
60.0km
05:49
1,730m
1,730m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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24
riders
15.6km
01:05
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
riders
22.3km
01:39
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
riders
35.4km
02:34
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
22.0km
01:39
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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16
runners
9.64km
01:05
210m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.16km
00:43
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
11.7km
01:22
200m
200m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

6
runners
7.98km
00:52
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
40.9km
03:07
900m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
17.4km
01:30
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
33.6km
02:06
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
hikers
13.0km
04:00
430m
430m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
hikers
8.20km
02:28
240m
240m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
hikers
13.7km
04:18
500m
500m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
hikers
14.8km
04:33
440m
440m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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The Hochwald region offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Mountaineering. The region features diverse landscapes such as deep valleys, wooded ridges, and extensive forests. It provides exploration opportunities for different activity levels.
The Hochwald region has more than 96,000 visitors recorded on komoot. It features 74 routes across various sports, with an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars from over 6,600 ratings. Guides are available for specific sports like Road Cycling Routes around Hochwald.
Hochwald offers attractive road cycling tours through its varied hilly landscape. The Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Route, built on a former railway line, is particularly popular. This route is largely flat and stretches approximately 30 miles (48 km), connecting the Moselle Valley and the Hunsrück from Trier to Hermeskeil. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Hochwald guide.
Yes, the Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Route is considered family-friendly. It is largely flat and built on a former railway line, making it suitable for cyclists of various ages and skill levels. This route winds through vineyards, meadows, forests, and villages.
The Hochwald region offers numerous hiking trails for all experience levels. Options include circular trails, challenging summit ascents, and family-friendly themed paths. The Hochwald Trail features romantic streams, valleys, and views over the northern Saarland. The Hiking around Hochwald guide provides more details.
Hochwald offers diverse terrain for mountain biking, including deep valleys with natural streams, a reservoir, and wooded ridges. There are nine well-signposted trails ranging from 14 to 34 miles (22 to 55 km). These trails cater to various ability levels, from easy family routes to challenging ascents. Explore the MTB Trails around Hochwald guide for more.
Yes, the Hochwald region is e-bike friendly. The availability of e-bike charging stations in the western Hunsrück makes the hilly terrain more accessible for touring cyclists of all fitness levels. This allows for relaxed climbs and extended tours like the "Hochwald-Idyll".
The Hochwald region is characterized by hilly terrain, deep valleys with natural streams, wooded ridges, and extensive forests. The Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park is nearby, featuring mythical beech forests, rocky landscapes, and moors. The Erbeskopf, the highest peak in Rhineland-Palatinate at 2,684 feet (818 meters), offers significant elevation changes.
The region offers impressive views from its forests, meadows, and fields. The Erbeskopf, the highest peak in Rhineland-Palatinate, provides scenic vistas. The "Herberloch," an old quarry transformed into a lake, is a notable highlight along the Hochwald Trail. The Dreisessel Rock is also a striking natural feature in the broader Hochwald area.
Komoot offers guides specifically for traffic-free cycling in the Hochwald region. These guides cater to different cycling types, including Traffic-free bike rides around Hochwald for road cycling and Traffic-free bike rides around Hochwald for touring cycling.
Komoot provides several guides for the Hochwald region, covering various activities. These include guides for Road Cycling Routes, Hiking, MTB Trails, and Gravel Biking. There are also guides for Traffic-free bike rides and Running Trails.
The official tourism entity for the region is the Tourist-Information Hochwald Ferienland e.V. Their official website is https://www.hochwald-ferienland.de. They can also be reached by phone at +49 (0) 6589-1044.

