Best backpacking trails in Willingen

This route follows stage 2 of the Rothaarsteig, connecting the World Cup resort of Willingen with the famous winter sports hub of Winterberg on a visually stunning section. The hike leads over the Langenberg (843 m / 2,766 ft), the highest mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia, and through the Neuer Hagen nature reserve, the state's largest highland heath. Highlights include the sweeping panoramic views from the treeless summit of the Clemensberg, visiting the source of the Ruhr River, and the...

Natural section of track in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The fifth stage of the Winterberger Hochtour starts in Niedersfeld and leads towards the highest mountain in Westphalia, theLangenberg. The route ascends on a paved forest path - if you wish, you can make the detour to the summit (although you won't have a good view from here). A fairly steep natural staircase takes you back to the Hochheide, along the Hoppecke spring and to the Scheid refuge and on to...

Scenic route section in Sauerland, Hesse The first stage of the Uplandsteig trail begins in Willingen and immediately takes you up high. It leads over forest paths, meadows and through the idyllic Ittertal valley. You can also discover the early medieval Schwalenburg fortress, one of the largest of its kind. You can stop for a bite to eat at Café Fernblick and Café Waldesruh. Highlights: - Schwalenburg Castle - Castle ring tower

Scenic route section in Sauerland, Hesse On the second stage of the Uplandsteig trail, you hike via Rattlar and Hemminghausen to Eimelrod. If you wish, you can make a detour from Dommelhof to Dommel with its viewing tower and enjoy the view as far as the Kassel mountains. There are refreshment stops in Eimelrod. Highlights: - Dommel viewing tower near the route

Scenic long-distance hiking trail in Sauerland, Hesse The Uplandsteig trail leads along natural paths through the Sauerland region around Willingen - this is also the starting point. Along the way, there are wonderful views of the Upland region and numerous places to stop for refreshments. You can plan the start and direction of the stages individually. Highlights: - Willingen spa gardens - Historic castle ring walls - Cathedral tower near the route

First stage of the Diemelradweg long-distance cycle route in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. The first day's stage of the Diemel Cycle Trail leads from the source of the Diemel in Upland through mixed beech and spruce forests and meadows to the Diemelsee lake, which is a wonderful place to stop for a swim and a bite to eat. The route continues on pleasantly rideable paths with a steady gentle gradient to the day's destination of Marsberg. From here, it is possible to continue along the...

Idyllic stretch of road in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The fourth stage of the Winterberger Hochtour leads from Siedlungshausen to Niedersfeld. You walk through rustling forests and across open fields, past the Maria Gilgegaike church at the Krämerhöhe car park and along the Stammecke stream to Niedersfeld. There are refreshment stops here. Highlights: -Maria zur Gilgegaike chapel -Pagenes refuge

Varied long-distance cycle route from Usseln to Bad Karlshafen. Cyclists can get to know the diverse nature of the Waldecker Upland, the Diemelsee Nature Park and the low mountain range landscapes on the fully signposted and easy-to-navigate long-distance cycle route without any significant gradients from the source of the Diemel to where it flows into the Weser. Add to this the region's typical delicacies in historic half-timbered villages along the way and the cycling experience is...