Best moderate 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...

Scenic circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful Eifel hike can be walked in both directions. No matter which direction, one of the most beautiful vantage points in North Rhine-Westphalia awaits! The hike begins at the car park at the Rurberg pumping station, near Paulushofdamm. The dam is crossed and then it goes either to the left steeply up into the forest and to the Hirschley viewpoint or to the right along the banks of the Urft to the Urfttalsperre...

Wild and romantic circular route in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany This beautiful route is one of the most spectacular in the Sauerland! In this wildly romantic valley, it suddenly looks like you're in another world. In the shape of a figure eight, a landscape full of bizarre beauty can be experienced here. At the beginning, the route follows the Rothaarsteig long-distance hiking trail for a short distance, before later passing through the Helletal valley, where steep rock...

Scenic hike in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this route, hikers experience in an impressive way how, in Monschau, town and nature form a harmonious, seamlessly merging unit. Let's start at the Burgau multi-story car park in Monschau. The path is marked with the number 35 and leads through the idyllic Rur valley. Here you can enjoy the views of the former cloth-making town, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Eifel" or "Rhenish Rothenburg". Highlights of the route: - Beautiful...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Teutoschleife Dörenther Klippen is a certified premium hiking trail. The sandstone cliffs that give the trail its name, which were formed 140 million years ago as sandbanks and deposits of a primeval sea, tower over 40 m high and offer a breathtaking view over the entire Münsterland region. Other formations worth seeing along the way are the Dreikaiserstuhl, the Königsstein and the "Das hockende Weib". The...

Idyllic and scenic circular route near Monschau in North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic and very varied circular route starts at the large Burgau car park in Monschau and first leads onto the Eifelsteig trail and from there towards Teufelsley and Engelsley. Here you can enjoy marvellous views of the valley. The route then follows hiking trail no. 55 to the Perlenbach dam. The route returns to the starting point of the tour via the Klosterweg. Monschau Castle can optionally be visited at the...

Panoramic hiking trail in Königswinter, North Rhine-Westphalia. The trail starts at the car park in Königswinter. The starting point can also be reached by public transport. This beautiful hike begins with an ascent to Drachenfels Castle near Königswinter. This ascent is rewarded with a magnificent view. From there, the route continues to the Milchhäuschen, where you can stop for refreshments (note opening times). From there, the route returns past Hirschburg Castle on the Hirschberg. A...

Educational, near-natural circular hiking trail in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. Aurochs, tarpans, bison, primeval horses - all rare animals that became extinct in Europe hundreds of years ago. Here in the Neanderthal Ice Age Game Reserve, which is managed by the district of Mettmann, all these animals can be found on an area of more than 23 hectares. Highlights of the hike: - Neanderthal Museum - Rare animal species

Panoramic hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The circular hike leads through the Wilden Kermeter and to the popular Hirschley vantage point, from where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Eifel landscape. If you take some provisions with you, you can also enjoy a picnic with the beautiful view. Highlights: - Hirschley viewpoint - Wild trail near route - Viewpoint "View of Urftsee"

Family-friendly hike in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this tour, Monschau shows an unknown side. The slopes on both sides of the Rur are an ideal complement to the walk through the winding alleyways of the old town and an extraordinary experience. Located in the Rur Valley, the old town of Monschau is a treasure chest filled with historic buildings, quaint streets and alleyways, romantic corners, and impressive viewpoints. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes -...