Best backpacking trails in Rinteln
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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Rinteln with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·15.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 13 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting the timber-framed town of Rinteln with the final destination of Porta Westfalica on a crowning final section. The hike starts in the historic center of Rinteln and leads up to the Wülpker Egge, near which the Kleinenbremen visitor mine offers insights into regional mining history. Crossing the state border into North Rhine-Westphalia, the trail reaches the "Porta Kanzel" viewpoint, offering a stunning look at the goal: the...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·15.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 12 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting Rohdental with the historic town of Rinteln on a mystical and scenic section. The hike first leads to the Paschenburg, a prominent stone house in the middle of the forest that offers a magnificent view of the Weser Uplands. Along the ridge of the Weser Mountains, a detour to the historic Schaumburg Castle is well worth it, before the trail continues past the Luhden Klippenturm and finally descends into the beautiful old town of...
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·30.3 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrRound trip in North Rhine-Westphalia. A great cycle tour along Weser loops and through the river landscape between Stemmen and Vlotho. The route first heads north to Eisbergen, then back over the railway tracks and westwards close to the river. If you wish, you can take a break in Vlotho and go on a discovery tour, e.g. to Vlotho Castle, and stop off at one of the cafés and restaurants. The route then follows the road along the south bank of the Weser back to the starting...
- Hard·100.4 km·Est. 24 hr+Popular hiking event in the Weserbergland Nature Park, Lower Saxony. This is the route of the Weserbergland Megamarsch, a 100-kilometre route that is completed on foot once a year by ambitious hikers within 24 hours. It goes from Rinteln to Hessisch Oldendorf and Hameln and from there back to Rinteln. The course may vary from year to year. More up-to-date information on the event can be found under "Tips". Highlights of the route: - Half-timbered town of Rinteln - Hessisch Oldendorf -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Rinteln?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Rinteln is Megamarsch Weserbergland 2020. This trail is estimated to be 100.4 km long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Rinteln?
Rinteln: With an ascent of 1,305 m, Megamarsch Weserbergland 2020 has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Weserbergland-Weg Stage 12: Rohdental - Rinteln with 571 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Rinteln?
The most popular and difficult backpacking trail in Rinteln is Weserbergland-Weg Stage 12: Rohdental - Rinteln with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.