Nature Reserve Guide
Kohlbachtal is a nature reserve situated within the Palatinate Forest (Pfälzerwald) near Lambrecht. This area features a landscape characterized by a low mountain range with deep valleys, extensive forests, and clear streams such as the Kohlbach. The terrain includes a mix of forested slopes and grassland-dominated heights, shaped by its red sandstone geology. It provides a setting for several outdoor activities, including touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, jogging, and gravel biking.
The Kohlbachtal nature reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities for exploration. There are more than 50 routes available across several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more. Hikers can find trails ranging from easy strolls along the Kohlbach stream to more challenging routes through the forested hills, as detailed in the Hiking in Kohlbachtal guide. For cyclists, the region provides diverse terrain suitable for mountain biking on forest tracks and single trails, as well as road and touring cycling on paved and unpaved paths in the broader area. More information can be found in the MTB Trails in Kohlbachtal and Cycling in Kohlbachtal guides. More than 600 visitors have shared their experiences in Kohlbachtal, resulting in an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars for the routes.
102
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4.6
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4.3
(27)
85
hikers
9.98km
02:44
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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57
hikers
8.03km
02:12
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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71
hikers
5.87km
01:36
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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30
hikers
13.1km
03:26
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
(16)
57
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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20
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27.8km
01:16
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

15
riders
49.5km
02:06
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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10
riders
45.6km
01:57
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.9
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50
riders
25.1km
01:34
170m
170m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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18
riders
43.9km
03:09
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
42.4km
02:35
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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4
riders
37.0km
02:16
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
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19
riders
23.9km
01:31
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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19
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39.9km
02:44
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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7
riders
36.7km
02:16
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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8
riders
25.8km
01:44
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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8
runners
11.6km
01:13
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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runners
8.51km
00:55
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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runners
5.80km
00:38
90m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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20
riders
25.3km
01:27
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
25.9km
01:40
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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5
riders
35.7km
01:53
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Kohlbachtal offers a range of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region has 64 routes available across these sports. More information can be found in the Cycling in Kohlbachtal guide.
Popular hiking routes include the "View of Colditz Castle – Neuteich Pond in Kohlbachtal loop from Kohlbachtal," a moderate 8.1-mile (13.0 km) trail. An easier option is the "Kohlbachtal Forest Path – Neuteich Pond in Kohlbachtal loop from Colditz," which is 4.2 miles (6.7 km). Additional hiking options are available in the Hiking in Kohlbachtal guide.
Kohlbachtal features several touring cycling routes. The "View of Colditz Castle – View of Colditz Castle loop from Colditz" is an easy 16.0-mile (25.7 km) route. A moderate option is the "Market – Stork Nest Penna loop from Colditz," covering 24.5 miles (39.4 km). For more routes, consult the Cycling in Kohlbachtal guide.
Mountain biking options in Kohlbachtal include the easy "Gattersburg Suspension Bridge – Gattersburg Castle loop from Sermuth," which is 15.5 miles (25.0 km) long. A more challenging route is the "Mulde River at Buch Monastery – Kloster Buch Monastery loop from Colditz," spanning 28.1 miles (45.2 km). The MTB Trails in Kohlbachtal guide provides further details.
Kohlbachtal offers routes suitable for families, particularly easy hiking and cycling options. The "Kohlbachtal Forest Path – Neuteich Pond in Kohlbachtal loop from Colditz" is an easy 4.2-mile (6.7 km) hike. For cycling, the "View of Colditz Castle – View of Colditz Castle loop from Colditz" is an easy 16.0-mile (25.7 km) touring bike route.
Kohlbachtal features highlights such as huts, lakes, and castles. Specific routes may pass by the Neuteich Pond in Kohlbachtal or offer views of Colditz Castle. The Attractions in Kohlbachtal guide provides more details on points of interest.
Kohlbachtal is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 600 visitors having explored its routes. The routes have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on over 120 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Kohlbachtal, including Hiking in Kohlbachtal, MTB Trails in Kohlbachtal, and Cycling in Kohlbachtal. Other guides cover Road Cycling, Running Trails, Easy Hikes, Gravel Biking, and Attractions in the area.
Yes, Kohlbachtal offers easy routes suitable for beginners. For hiking, the "Kohlbachtal Forest Path – Neuteich Pond in Kohlbachtal loop from Colditz" is an easy 4.2-mile (6.7 km) trail. An easy mountain biking option is the "Gattersburg Suspension Bridge – Gattersburg Castle loop from Sermuth," which is 15.5 miles (25.0 km) long.
The Naturfreundehaus Lambrecht im Kohlbachtal can be contacted via their official website or by phone. The website is www.naturfreunde-lambrecht.de/naturfreundehaus. The phone number is +496328666.
Kohlbachtal and the surrounding region offer road cycling routes. A moderate option is the "View of Colditz Castle – Mulde River Near Podelwitz loop from Colditz," which spans 30.0 miles (48.3 km). The Road Cycling Routes in Kohlbachtal guide provides more details.
Routes in Kohlbachtal have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 120 user reviews across various sports and difficulty levels. This indicates a generally positive experience for visitors.

