Nature Region

Three protected areas, a shared nature experience in the Hunsrück-Nahe region.

The Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park, and the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park stand for wilderness, protected landscapes, and unique nature experiences.

Ancient beech forests, vast high plateaus, a great diversity of species, and regional cultural landscapes make the Hunsrück-Nahe region a special area for experiences. Ranger tours and tours with certified national park guides in the national park, nature experiences for families, and impressive natural beauties await both big and small explorers. 

Here, nature is not just the backdrop but the core of an unforgettable vacation.

Saar Hunsrück Steig   Erbeskopf

Hunsrück Hochwald National Park

Wild forests, moors, and the Erbeskopf: In the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, you experience nature in its original form – while hiking, cycling, on ranger tours, and at special places in the middle of the national park.

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Natural highlights

From the highest point in Rhineland-Palatinate to spectacular rock landscapes: Discover the natural highlights of the Hunsrück-Nahe region – the Erbeskopf with the Wind Sound Sculpture, the impressive Rote Fels or the Geierlay suspension bridge.
Geierlay Suspension Bridge
Germany's most beautiful suspension bridge with thrills
Geierlay Suspension Bridge
Rotenfels
Highest sheer wall north of the Alps
Rotenfels
Erbeskopf
Highest mountain in Rhineland-Palatinate
Erbeskopf
DJI 0923

Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park

Forests, quartzite ridges, and wine landscapes characterize the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park. Between the heights of the Hunsrück and the Nahe Valley, hiking trails, trekking camps, and special natural sites invite you to explore the diverse landscape. 

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Aussichsturm Nationaparkblick und Viadukt bei Rascheid (1)

Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park

Wide forests, high plateaus, and quiet valleys characterize the landscape of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park. Around the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park, the nature park offers a variety of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and experiencing nature.

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