Best historic site trails in Altena

Scenic section of the route in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia A real highlight awaits you right at the start of the first stage of the Sauerland-Höhenflug: in the town of Altena lies an imposing hilltop castle whose traces date back 900 years. Along the way, you will need a bit of stamina to master the climbs - but you will be rewarded with wonderful views. There are places to stop for refreshments in Neuenrade. Accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - Altena Castle - Quitmannsturm...

Popular loop trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. At a short distance, the loop trail A1 (Richard-Schirrmann-Weg) inspires with an extraordinarily high density of hiking highlights. Beautiful views of the Lenne and Altena Castle from the Hexentanzplatz, the German Wire Museum, a nature trail, a legendary spring, and historic gardens are just a few examples of the many highlights of the hike. In Altena's city center there are numerous restaurants so that...

Panoramic circular route near Altena, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point is at the car park near the Fritz-Berg bridge. The "Altena (Westfalen)" railway station is also very close by, making it easy to travel to and from the station by public transport. The route leads through beautiful forests and from time to time you can enjoy great views of Altena and its castle. There are numerous cafés and restaurants near the castle. Highlights: - Altena Castle near the route - Views of the...

Scenic and picturesque hiking tour in Altena, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike leads along the Iserlohn Post and Iron Trail through the adventurous and shady forest. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Interesting local flora and fauna - Picturesque natural landscape

Challenging mountain bike tour around Altena . The tour requires excellent physical condition. The difficulty of the route is defined by a series of very steep and strenuous climbs. The tour leads through the hilly forest landscapes of the Sauerland and offers magnificent views of the Lenne Valley and the famous Altena Castle, the site of the world's first youth hostel. Riders are rewarded for their efforts with fun and flowing descents, which can be technically challenging (up to S2) in...

Natural long-distance hiking trail in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The Sauerland-Höhenflug long-distance hiking trail combines hiking close to nature with cultural sights and has already been voted "Germany's second most beautiful hiking trail". From Altena, the trail leads through rustling forests, across pastures and raised bogs, mountain meadows and high heaths to Korbach in Hesse. In addition to marvellous moments in nature, you will come across cultural and historical sights time...