Best forest trails in Hennef
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Hennef with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.3 (59)·Hard·23.3 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrPopular circular route in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Talsperreweg is a constant up and down path around the Wahnbach reservoir. Narrow and demanding - mostly natural - paths leave no room for boredom. There are many beautiful views of the dam. Parking is available at the dam or at the hiking car park in Wolperath. Highlights: - natural paths - streams and rivers - viewpoints - numerous display boards along the themed trail for obtaining drinking water
- 4.3 (26)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque section of the Sieg nature trail This section begins and ends with historic buildings in Blankenberg and Merten - in between, the trail leads through cool stream valleys, open meadows and beech forests. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Blankenberg outer bailey - St Catherine's Church in Blankenberg - Former Merten monastery - Merten Castle
- 4.8 (20)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrBeautiful, adventurous hiking trail in the town of Blankenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route passes through the town of Blankenberg and through attractive cultural and natural landscapes in the surrounding area. Highlights along the route include Merten Monastery, Blankenberg Castle and the idyllic Ahrenbach valley. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and natural landscapes - Great views - Interesting local flora and fauna
- 4.9 (21)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular and varied circular hiking trail near Hennef, North Rhine-Westphalia. The varied and interesting Kulturlandweg-Erlebnisweg Sieg leads through lively neighbourhoods and along secluded forest and woodland paths around vineyards and mining areas. Along the way, you can enjoy marvellous panoramic views over the Siegtal valley. Highlights: - Marvellous views of a historic cultural landscape - Local flora and fauna - Refreshment stops
- 4.8 (20)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried section of the Natursteig Sieg in the Siegtal valley, North Rhine-Westphalia. It leads through mixed and coniferous forests and valleys, across wide fields and heights with wonderful views of the Siebengebirge. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views - Müschmühle mill - Historic buildings in Auel and Blankenberg
- 4.2 (28)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hiking trail in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A route has been created between Hennef and Winterscheid that literally takes you along the "Holzweg". This is one of the Sieg adventure trails and is the flagship of local hiking tourism. A good starting point for the Holzweg is the hiking car park in Derenbachtal. This route leads past beautiful green meadows, through colourful forests and along small streams. Some wonderful views open up along the circular...
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried and family-friendly hiking tour in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start is at Blankenberg (Sieg) railway station. The short loop leads through forests and the charming little villages around Blankenberg. You can also visit the ruins of the former hilltop castle of Blankenberg, whose history dates back to the 12th century. The main castle can be visited free of charge during the day, the outer castle is privately owned and may not be entered. There are...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Hennef?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Hennef is Westerwald Tour via Hennef. This trail is estimated to be 190.5 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Hennef?
Hennef: With an ascent of 4,919 m, Westerwald Tour via Hennef has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Troisdorf - Wildenburger Land with 4,671 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Hennef?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Hennef is Erlebnisweg Sieg: Talsperrenweg with a 4.3-star rating from 59 reviews.