Best bird watching trails in North Rhine-Westphalia

Popular circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route, which is part of the "Tippeltouren Eifel", begins at Vogelsang Castle, where hikers interested in history like to take a look around. From there it leads to the Dreiborn plateau, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the nature of the national park. From there it goes down and a bit through the forest to the Urfttalsperre and along the lake back to the starting point. There is a restaurant at the visitor...

Varied hiking excursion in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The monastery route fascinates with its extraordinary variety. Landscape landmarks such as the imposing rock of the Ehrensteinsley, the wild and romantic Rur valley, species-rich forest passages, the spacious pastureland around Kalterherberg with old rows of beech trees and hawthorn hedges and the Perlenbachtalsperre guarantee a varied landscape enjoyment. Flower and plant species typical of the different habitats line the path. An...

Popular circular hiking trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia This family-friendly circular route around the Baldeneysee in Essen is very popular and attracts many skaters, cyclists, runners and hikers, especially on weekends. The route runs picturesquely directly on the shore of Lake Baldeney, past historical monuments such as the former Pörtingsiepen colliery and the Scheppen house. During the spring and summer months, numerous wild geese can be seen with their young on the lake shore....

Panoramic hiking tour in Heimbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this route you can marvel at the most beautiful sides of the Kermeter while being in the midst of a landscape of forest and water in the beautiful Eifel National Park. The almost 14-kilometer hike leads through oak and beech forests. On average, the trees here are 90 years old, although there are also specimens that are 250 years old. You first hike a few kilometers along the Rursee on well-developed paths. Later you reach the...

Natural circular route in the Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike leads through the Struffelt nature reserve, which includes both moorland and the heathland of the Dreilägerbachtalsperre. It is possible to walk through the high moor without wet feet thanks to the wooden footbridges - a real experience for children too! With an attentive look, numerous rare plant and animal species can be discovered along the way. Alternatively, the route can also be reached from...

Popular, certified premium hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Teutoschleife Canyon Blick is a premium hiking trail awarded by the German Hiking Association and is located in the premium hiking region "Tecklenburg Land". Narrow paths lead to the highlight of the hike: the view over the Lengerich Canyon, also known as the Blue Lagoon, due to its turquoise water. This former limestone quarry was once the largest in the region and is now a nature reserve; Swimming...

Family-friendly and scenic excursion in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish at the Haus Müngsten car park, directly on the Wupper. You will come across a few great bridges on the route, including the Napoleon Bridge and the Müngsten Bridge. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshment stops available - Accessible by bus and train - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Nice natural landscapes - Diederich stamp

Charming and beautiful hiking trail in Haarmühle, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful circular route in the German-Dutch border region through the Witte Venn from Haarmühle starts at the car park in Haarmühle. Cross the Aa river into the fens. The route is well signposted throughout. Beautiful hike in the German-Dutch border region. The Scottish Highland cattle are also worth seeing. Highlights of the tour: - Great views in the Witte Venn - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural...

Natural quality trail in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia The "Romantic Furlbachtal" circular walk is a certified quality hiking trail near Schloß Holte Stukenbrock. The starting point for this wonderful loop along one of the most beautiful Senne streams is the hiking car park at Mittweg (if travelling by bus or train: "Mittweg" stop). There is a lot to discover here, especially for nature lovers: The beautiful Furlbachtal valley, which is a strictly protected nature reserve,...

Beautiful and family-friendly hiking route around the Zwillbrocker Venn near Vreden in North Rhine-Westphalia. The hiking trail leads through varied natural landscapes such as woodland, moorland, wet meadows and water areas. The circular route trail is partially barrier-free. There are two barrier-free viewing platforms from where there is an undisturbed view of the large Lachmöwensee lake with its impressive and seasonally changing abundance of birds, and several signs along the way share...