Best partially-paved trails in Alpen

Scenic hiking route from Winnenthal, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts from the car park in Winnenthal and continues via Menzelen to Brüderich until you reach the Rhine. Lake Menzellen is a particularly beautiful place to take a break. If you feel like it, you can also bring your swimming gear. Families with dogs are welcome. Highlights of the tour: - Winnenthal Castle - Menzelen leisure lake - View along the Rhine

The route connects the municipalities of Alpen, Sonsbeck, and Issum in the Lower Rhine region. The landscape is characterized by the Sonsbecker Schweiz, a moraine ridge formed during the Ice Age. A prominent feature is the Dürsberg, where an observation tower stands above the surrounding mixed forest. The terrain consists of wooded hills and adjacent agricultural fields. The area is also associated with a recurring running event.