Best backpacking trails in Medebach

Nature-rich long-distance hiking trail in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia If you set off on the Medebacher Bergweg, you will forget the fast pace of everyday life and can recharge your batteries as you explore the narrow paths through unspoilt nature. You are led through lush forests, along babbling brooks, up the region's most beautiful mountains with their chapels and half-timbered villages and learn about the history of the former Gindfeld monastery - the trail connects most of the...

Natural route section in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The first stage of the Medebacher Bergweg begins on the tracks of the former small railway that ran here from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century. It leads into the Brühne valley and the Holtische Feld. There are wonderful views of the Medebach Bay along the way and you hike to Berge. From there, the route climbs to the highest point of the first section, the Lückenkopf. The final destination is Medelon, where you can...

Natural route section in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The second stage of the Medebacher Bergweg trail leads from Medelon to the "Orketal" hiking car park and the Kaltenscheid forester's lodge. From there, the trail continues into the Deutmecke valley and then climbs steeply up to the Rösberg summit. The ascent may take some effort, but from here you have a magnificent view of the Winterberg plateau. There are refreshment stops at the destination of Küstelberg. Highlights: - View from...

Scenic section of the route in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The ninth stage of the Sauerland-Höhenflug starts in Medelon and leads through the idyllic Orketal valley - with a bit of luck, you may see kingfishers and dippers here. The route then climbs quite steeply through beech forests into the Rothaargebirge mountains - the effort is of course rewarded with wonderful panoramic views as far as the Kahler Asten. The route ends in Küstelberg with its extensive range of tourist...