Relaxing day walks – Hike Happy from the Eifel Mountains to the Black Forest
Hiking Collection by KEEN Footwear
13
Tours
48:39 h
104 mi
12,825 ft
Immersing yourself in nature helps clear your head. In this Collection, we take you on a hike from the Hessian Mountains and from the Eifel Mountains to the Swabian Jura. You follow gentle paths through quiet forests, around beautiful lakeshores and through rocky gorges. We present 13 hikes that have nature and relaxation as their focal point.
You discover the most beautiful nature spots in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland in southern and western Germany. With light feet, you stroll through vineyards in the Neckar Valley, to rugged rock formations in the Palatinate Forest and to fairytale castles such as Hohenzollern Castle. The Daun Maars show you geological history up close. In the Eifel National Park, a beautiful low mountain range, you can even meet the Eifel tiger. If you revel in wide-reaching views, then head to the summit of the Spießhörner in the Black Forest.
If you enjoy water then check our the circular hikes around Losheim Reservoir or the dark blue waters of Niddastausee lake. You walk deep through the forest and along rushing streams on the Mühlenbach-Schluchten Tour and the Taubental path. Explore the strangely-shaped Helfensteine rocks around the municipality of Dörnberg where you can expect fantastic views. If you like bird watching, we recommend the 3-pond circular walk in Ober-Moos. Here, you walk in the footsteps of a countess along historic paths in the romantic Nahe Valley.
On our Tours, we send you directly into nature. We take you along forest paths and wonderful hiking trails which are, of course, even more fun when you're wearing comfortable hiking boots! This is where our new KEEN.Bellows Flex technology comes into play. We’ve added a flexible TPU insert between the forefoot and the instep – where deep creases usually form on classic leather hiking boots when they are broken in which eventually break or tear. The insert folds up flexibility, just like an accordion, reducing your effort considerably. True to the motto ‘Hike Happy’, you can float along the hiking trail with light feet, without needing to spend a long time breaking in your shoes.
As you can see, southern and western Germany offer a wide variety of hikes for everyone. Each of these Tours is characterised by unique landscapes that is wonderful to explore on foot – whether you are taking a relaxing weekend break or out and about with the kids.
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Tours & Highlights
- 02:004.29 mi2.1 mph600 ft600 ftEasyEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
At 579 meters, the Hohe Dörnberg is a striking elevation in the Habichtswälder Bergland. This area was already settled during the Neolithic Age and the inhabitants have left traces that can still be seen today. Particularly impressive on this hike are the craggy basalt domes of volcanic origin that protrude…
- 01:474.09 mi2.3 mph300 ft300 ftEasyEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Surrounded by meadows and forest areas, the 65 hectare Niddastausee is one of the largest lakes in Hesse. Since its completion in 1970, the dam has been a popular recreational area for hikers, cyclists and water sports enthusiasts. From the surrounding peaks and hills you can enjoy changing views of…
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- 01:162.69 mi2.1 mph450 ft450 ftEasyEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard to believe, but thousands of years ago countless volcanoes in the Eifel spat fire and ashes. After they went out, they left craters that eventually filled with water. In the Dauner Maare nature reserve you will experience a unique natural landscape with rare animal and plant species.
Your circular…
- 04:007.53 mi1.9 mph1,650 ft1,650 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
On this round you always have the mighty Hohenzollern Castle in view, in front of it the beautiful hilly landscape of the Alb spreads out. This hike is the perfect combination of nature and culture: meadows, forests and streams lie along the way and the highlight is a visit to the magnificent royal house…
- 04:3310.5 mi2.3 mph725 ft700 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The name says it all: the Weinsicht round tour impresses with its wonderful views of the partly steep vineyards and the Neckar valley. You will come by the “Most Beautiful Wine View 2012” - postcard motifs guaranteed. A visit to Besigheim, one of the most beautiful wine towns in Germany, awaits you at…
- 04:509.80 mi2.0 mph1,650 ft1,675 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
In the Palatinate Forest there are bizarre rock formations made of red sandstone, which with their red color stand out clearly against the green background. Equipped with surefootedness, you can enjoy fantastic views of the surroundings from the rocks. In between there are several places to stop for…
- 04:269.44 mi2.1 mph850 ft1,975 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The vast forests of the Eifel National Park are the ideal habitat for the Eifel tiger: The small, striped wildcat looks like a house cat and is a shy contemporary. It is rare to see a specimen, but even without a sighting, this tour enchants with its naturalness.
You start at the Wahlerscheid bus stop…
- 04:469.44 mi2.0 mph1,950 ft1,925 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The southern Black Forest is synonymous with relaxation, deep forests and wonderful hikes. The two peaks Spießhorn and Kleines Spießhorn are located near Bernau in the Black Forest and promise impressive views as far as the Alps.
The starting point of this varied circular hike is at the bus stop in Weierle…
- 04:4010.1 mi2.2 mph1,275 ft1,250 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
In the middle of the Saar-Hunsrück nature park is the Losheim reservoir, which is particularly scenic. The clear water invites you to cool off after a hike and is freely accessible all year round. Not far away, on the border between Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate, is the Bärenfels, a bizarre rock…
- 04:219.99 mi2.3 mph625 ft625 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Wolfsrath recreation area is a popular destination for families and those seeking relaxation in all seasons. Wild streams, shady forest paths and a game reserve make the landscape protection area near Saarwellingen so varied.
The starting point of this circular hike is in the north of Saarwellingen…
- 04:259.62 mi2.2 mph1,200 ft1,200 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
In the Taubental nature reserve, nature is left to itself: wonderful hiking trails lead through wild mixed deciduous forest to imposing rock formations around the Hirschberg. The Taubental is a core zone of the Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve and has been under natural protection since 2007.
The round starts…
- 04:059.38 mi2.3 mph675 ft675 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Ober-Mooser and the Rothenbach pond are located in a picturesque landscape and are under nature protection. On the banks of the pond you can not only relax wonderfully, but also watch rare bird species such as the kingfisher or the black stork.
The starting point of the hike is in Ober-Moos, which…
- 03:317.64 mi2.2 mph925 ft925 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Nahe valley near Frauenberg is a region steeped in history that was already settled by the Celts and Romans. High above the Nahekopf valley are the remains of the formerly fortified Frauenburg, where Countess Loretta von Sponheim once had her retirement home. This circular hike is also characterized…
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Collection Stats
- Tours13
- Distance104 mi
- Duration48:39 h
- Elevation12,825 ft
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