Best cave trails in North Rhine-Westphalia

This scenic route through the Teutoburg Forest follows the legendary Hexenpfad, or Witches' Path. The adventure begins at the marketplace in the medieval town of Tecklenburg. From here, the path climbs and dips through the woods, visiting five unique stops marked by signs. Visitors can explore the ruins of the Tecklenburg castle, which was once the largest hilltop fortress in northern Germany. One highlight is the Wierturm, a brick tower built to honor Johann Wier, a physician who bravely...

This scenic route is part of the Teuto loops and is a certified premium hiking trail. Forests, meadows and the nature reserve near Brochterbeck with its abandoned quarry make for a varied landscape. A special highlight during this hike through the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark are also the magnificent views over Münsterland. The Tecklenburger Bergpfad is located in the premium hiking region "Tecklenburger Land". There is a car park near the starting point and a restaurant to stop at...

Meditative circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike was created by the "Church in the Eifel National Park" network and the National Park administration. Under the motto "On the trail of life", a spiritual approach to nature in the beautiful Eifel landscape can be found along several stations. The Creation Path itself is 3km long and leads up to the Dreiborn plateau. If you want, you can also go on a guided hike (see tips). Depending on the weather, the path...

This route is stage 2 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific section begins in Riesenbeck at the Westfalenstrasse and travels east to the town hall in Tecklenburg. The path marks the beginning of the true ridge trail, leading hikers over narrow crests and past striking sandstone formations. Significant natural landmarks include the Dörenther Klippen and the legendary Hockendes Weib rock, alongside the Dreikaiserstuhl and Hexenküche formations....

Scenic section of the Wilderness Trail in the Eifel This route leads past roaring streams, colorful flower meadows, dense forests and offers beautiful panoramic views. The entire wilderness trail consists of four stages that lead across the Eifel National Park. This first stage begins in the west of Höfen and leads south along the Perlenbach. First via Furthsbachweg, which runs along the Furthsbach for a while. At the Belgian border, turn left and enter the Eifel National Park. This section...

This route is stage 6 of the Eifelsteig, a long-distance trail through North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. This specific section starts at Steinfeld Abbey and ends in Blankenheim. The path leads through the Gillesbach Valley and follows the Urft river to the Grüner Pütz, an ancient Roman spring collection site. Hikers pass Nettersheim and the Römerweiher pond with the nearby Görresburg temple complex before reaching Blankenheim, featuring its iconic castle and the source of the...

Varied circular trail near Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike is all about caves. There are numerous information boards along the way that provide information about caves and speleology in the region. The giant Windloch cave was only discovered in 2019 and is now the largest cave in North Rhine-Westphalia with a measured length of over 8,200 metres. The route leads along partly steep, narrow forest paths - good footwear and surefootedness are recommended. The effort...

Popular hike through the Hemer Felsenmeer. To the south of the Sauerland Park, the trail runs through the wildly rugged rocky landscape and the fairytale Balver Forest. There are several caves along the hike. The route starts at the information centre. Highlights of the hike: - Bear cave - Helle viewpoint - Pericks ascent - Heinricht's Cave - Prince's Cave - Karstification and caves - Viewpoint Felsenmeer

Family-friendly circular trail in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia. This entertaining circular trail near Porta Westfalica delights with great views over the Wiehengebirge and the Weser Valley. The Wittekindsburg castle, the Kaiser Wilhelm monument visible from afar and the Margarethenklus (Wittekind chapel) provide cultural and historical highlights. Highlights of the hike: - Wittekindsburg Castle - Kaiser Wilhelm Monument - Margarethenklus - Cross Church...

Picturesque circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This idyllic circular hike starts at the chapel in Erkensruhr and leads along beautiful forest paths along the Erkensruhr in the direction of Dreiborn. Past old slate quarries and the "Waldstube" in Hirschrott, the path leads back into the valley. There is a refreshment stop in Erkensruhr. Highlights: - Forest chapel Erkensruhr - Bat caves - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Labyrinth