With a length of 360 meters and a height of 100 meters, the Geierlay suspension bridge is an attraction! Right now in autumn, the path through the forest leading to Geierlay is already a beautiful natural spectacle, and in the colorful colors of the leaves, the bridge looks completely different than in summer.
10 Tips for Autumn Excursions
Autumn, autumn, autumn is here... And with it a lot of great excursion tips for the whole family in the Hunsrück-Nahe region. Whether indoor or outdoor, with animals or simply in nature. We have 10 great destinations that you can visit this autumn.
Geierlay Suspension Bridge: Through the Indian Summer
Rheinböllen Zoo: Where Wolf and Eagle Feel at Home
Right now in autumn, the Rheinböllen Zoo is the perfect destination. In addition to 700,000 red and black game, bison, brown bears, wolves & co, there are delicious pumpkin soup and other treats as well as great activities like pumpkin carving.
Villa Autland: Traveling with Llamas and Alpacas
Put on a thick jacket and off we go: With an alpaca or llama on a leash, you can take beautiful hikes through the autumn forest, for example with the Hunsrück llamas of Villa Autland. A unique experience for the whole family.
Erbeskopf: Enjoy nature with all your senses
Erbeskopf, the highest mountain in Rhineland-Palatinate. Here there are destinations for the whole family: the MTB trail park, the summer toboggan run, the forest rope garden with courses and flying fox, the National Park Gate Erbeskopf with the national park exhibition and adventure area. On ranger tours, you can learn more about the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park.
Fire Brigade Experience Museum: Tatüüü-Tataaa!
On over 1000 square meters, one learns about different areas of the fire department in Hermeskeil. The interactive hands-on exhibition impressively shows how strenuous and difficult firefighting was in the Middle Ages and how firefighting equipment developed.
Animal Experience Park Bell: From Tigers, Zebras and Giraffes
Here you can get close to nature. In the Animal Experience Park Bell, in addition to Huskies, parrots, and reptiles, you can also find tigers, pumas, and forest and farm animals as well as zebras, giraffes, and gazelles in the new savannah. The daily training sessions engage the animals, and visitors can experience them live.
Willy Root Magic Forest: Magical Hike
Forest master Willy Root takes small and large explorers into his realm. On the approximately 5-kilometer circular path near Oberhambach, exciting play stations, tricky puzzles, and plenty of interesting facts await in the midst of the forest, which is now showcasing its colorful beauty in autumn.
Museum of Puppet Theater Culture: Let the Puppets Dance
Want to meet Pippi Longstocking, Captain Bluebear or Kasperle? At PUK in Bad Kreuznach, no problem, because here puppets come to life. Over 100 years of puppet theater history on nearly 900m² and great performances for children await visitors.
Hunsrück Wood Museum: On a Rally with Hanni Woodworm
In the exhibition of the Hunsrücker Wood Museum in Morbach-Weiperath, you can sniff all types of wood and learn interesting facts about wood in the Hunsrück. Children between 7 and 13 years can go on a museum rally with "Hanni Woodworm".
Wild Animal Park Wildenburg: When the Wolves Howl
Wolves, sheep, goats, deer, and many other animals are waiting for visitors at the National Park Gate Wildenburg in the Wild Animal Park. In the approximately 42-hectare large wildlife park, more than 400 native animals can be experienced up close. And the adventure playground is a true paradise for children. Ideal for autumn.