Hiwweltour Vorholz

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Hiwweltour Vorholz

Moderate

4.5

(155)

469

hikers

Hiwweltour Vorholz

03:18

12.2km

170m

Hiking

The Vorholz forest, one of the largest contiguous forest areas in Rheinhessen, forms the backdrop for this circular hike into the Rheinhessen Switzerland. Rare species find a protected retreat here, and you yourself benefit from the pleasantly cool forest air. At the forest edges, viewpoints offer great panoramas over the…

by Rheinhessen

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

LSG Rheinhessische Schweiz

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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20 m

Kneipp pool at the Napoleonstein parking area

Highlight • Rest Area

Directly at the Forsthaus Vorholz, a Kneipp basin awaits you. After a hike through the Rheinhessen landscape, you can give your feet a soothing break in the cool water here. Walking in the water stimulates circulation and provides new energy.

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2.66 km

View of Nieder-Wiesen from the Wine Table

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very beautiful view. In the meantime, a new bank has also been set up there.

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4.29 km

Ford through the Wiesbach in Nieder-Wiesen

Highlight • Structure

When the water level is low, you can cross the stream on foot. If you prefer to keep your feet dry, use the pedestrian bridge right next door. You will …

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8.10 km

Forest path in Rheinhessen Switzerland

Highlight • Forest

This forest section near Offenheim is located in the middle of the Rheinhessische Schweiz nature reserve. On hot summer days, this protected forest section keeps the cool air very well.

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12.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

2.79 km

476 m

344 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.53 km

4.66 km

1.40 km

349 m

259 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

7°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

March 21, 2026,🚶🏼‍♀️Hiwweltour Vorholz

This is one of the new Hiwweltouren. I'm trying to describe the path neutrally, as it hasn't officially opened yet.
The signage is great, I wouldn't have gotten lost without Komoot. There are still benches and rest stops missing. The panorama window typical of the Hiwweltouren is currently being built. The viewpoint there above Oberwiesen is well chosen. Until then, …

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April 19, 2026,Hiwweltour Vorholz

The Hiwweltour Vorholz is one of the 5 Hiwweltouren that are to be newly opened this spring. The official date for this tour is May 16th. The signage is already in place, the information board is still covered, and benches/tables are still missing at several rest stops. There is also still some work to be done at the summit cross, …

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May 16, 2026,Eröffnung der 'Hiwwelroute Vorholz' 16.05.2026

Today the new 'Hiwwelroute Vorholz' was officially opened. It largely coincides with a hike we did on December 3rd last year, only that we had included Orbis and the Selzquelle in the route back then.
At 10:00 AM, speeches were given at the former Vorholz forest house by representatives of the institutions and groups involved in planning and realization. Among …

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May 3, 2026,Hiwweltour Vorholz, Offenheim

The new Hiwweltour is scenically varied and, like all Hiwweltours, very well signposted. It's just a shame that the inn isn't ready yet for a Sunday excursion with a restaurant visit. The construction site seems to be at a standstill despite funding. What would certainly be easy to implement and another highlight (especially in the summer months) are the Kneipp …

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April 19, 2026,Hiwweltour vorholz

The Hiwweltour Vorholz is one of the 5 Hiwweltouren that are to be newly opened this spring. The official date for this tour is May 16th. The signage is already in place, the information board is still covered, and benches/tables are missing at several rest stops. There is also still some work to be done at the summit cross, which …

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May 2, 2026,Hiwweltour Vorholz

Weekend and also a long one. It's time for hiking again. Today it will be one of the new Hiwweltouren. Off to the Vorholz. Really nice round. Only at the end a bit too many straight forest paths.
And from the halfway point, a bit few resting opportunities. But I don't need them. It was beautiful.
Greetings and see you …

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August 26, 2025,Niederwiesen - Oberwiesen Runde

To be honest, I had hoped for more from this hike. I did get the exercise, but what was missing was variety: narrow, winding paths and a bit more ups and downs. Sure, you can see the elevation profile beforehand, but in my opinion, Rhenish-Hessian Switzerland has more to offer.
The sloes were excellent.

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July 24, 2026

The Vorholz forest, one of the largest contiguous forest areas in Rheinhessen, forms the backdrop for this circular hike into the Rheinhessen Switzerland. Rare species find a protected retreat here, and you yourself benefit from the pleasantly cool forest air. At the forest edges, viewpoints offer great

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