Best cave trails in Hemer
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Explore the most popular cave trails near Hemer 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
- 4.0 (31)·Moderate·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular 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
- 4.5 (26)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this beautiful circular trail is the car park or bus stop at Klusenstein Castle. Klusenstein Castle, as the castle is also known, was built in 1353 and towers high above the Hönne valley. Always following the course of the Hönne, you walk via Binolen to Glashütte and from there back through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Hönne valley - Klusenstein Castle -...
- 3.4 (46)·Easy·2.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular hike in the Felsenmeer near Hemer. South of the Sauerland Park, the trail runs through the wildly rugged rocky landscape and the fairytale Balver Forest. Highlights of the hike: - Bear cave - Helle viewpoint - Pericks ascent - Rocky sea viewpoint - Rugged rocky landscape
- 3.2 (5)·Easy·1.3 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrCave-filled walk in the Hemer Felsenmeer This great walk leads to two magnificent stalactite caves, the Prinzenhöhle and the Heinrichshöhle. The short circular route begins at the stalactite cave (Heinrichshöhle) in the Sundwig district of Hemer, which boasts distinctive river cave profiles and crevices and fissures over 20 metres high. It is part of the Perick cave system with a total passage length of over 3 kilometres and almost 300 metres have been developed and equipped with electric...
- Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrImpressive section of the Sauerland Forest Route through the Balver Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The second stage of the Sauerland Forest Route leads from Ispei through the Balver Forest into the Hönne Valley. You hike along impressive rock formations to Klusenstein Castle and pass various caves. Finally, you follow the soothing babbling of the Hönne to the stage destination of Volkgringhausen. Highlights: - Klusenstein Castle - The Seven Virgins - Reckenhöhle cave - Feldhof Cave -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Hemer?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Hemer is Sauerland-Waldroute Etappe 2: Ispei - Volkringhausen. This trail is estimated to be 12.9 km long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Hemer?
Hemer: With an ascent of 414 m, Sauerland-Waldroute Etappe 2: Ispei - Volkringhausen has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Hemer-Sundwig Rundweg A5 with 325 m of elevation gain.
