Best mountain biking trails in North Rhine-Westphalia

Varied circular hike around the Externsteine in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park. The Externsteine are striking sandstone rock formations in the Teutoburg Forest, which represent an outstanding natural attraction in Germany and are protected as a natural and cultural monument. The circular route leads from the free Hermannsweg hiking car park on the B1 (exit Horn / Detmold-Süd) to the Externsteinen via the Bärdenstein and the Knickhagen. The route makes a detour to the visitor center, where...

Varied circular hike in the Siebengebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point for this circular hike in the Siebengebirge is Bad Honnef in the north. Despite a fairly moderate distance of 8.5 kilometres, hikers can look forward to a great deal of variety. Great views of the Rhine Valley, the ruins of Löwenburg Castle - situated on the second-highest mountain in the Siebengebirge - and the beautiful Tretschbach Valley can all be found along the way. Highlights of the...

Varied circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia. Technically very easy circular route, mostly on gravel roads around the ski lift carousel and the trail park. The climbs require a bit of fitness, but you can also push comfortably. Otherwise well suited for beginners and families. Highlights of the tour: - Sürenberg - Mining site - Landal valley station - Landal Winterberg holiday park - Poppenberg valley station - Ski lift Astenstrasse

Family-friendly hike in the heart of Cologne. Cologne's green belts are planned green zones that form a semi-circle around the city on both banks of the Rhine. This route leads around the Denksteine and Adenauer Weiher. Perfect for an afternoon walk with the family. Highlights of the hike: - Rhine bank - Local flora and fauna - Monuments - Adenauer pond ---- Accessible by bus and train

Scenic mountain bike tour around the Dhünntalsperre dam, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Große Dhünntalsperre dams the water of the Große Dhünn, which flows together with the Kleine Dhünn here. The dam is a drinking water reservoir, i.e. direct access is prohibited and water sports, including swimming, are forbidden. The route leads almost completely around the dam with some gentle ups and downs and beautiful viewpoints. Highlights of the route: - Dhünntalsperre - Local flora and fauna -...

Panoramic hike through the Kirchhellener Heide near Grafenwald, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful route in the Hohe Mark Nature Park. Parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. There are places to stop for refreshments in the villages along the hiking trail. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from the Ruhr area. If you like it quiet, it is best to start hiking early in the day. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful landscapes of the Kirchhellener...

This varied circular route, which is particularly lively in winter, leads through the heart of the Winterberg ski lift carousel in the Hochsauerland region. The trail takes in two of the most striking peaks in the ski area, the Bremberg and the Sürenberg. The route runs along a mixture of wide forest paths, gravel hiking trails and passages directly along the ski slopes, which, especially in the snow-free season, offers exciting insights behind the scenes of the lift technology. A central...

Varied and family-friendly hiking tour near Haan, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful and varied tour. You start at the Gruiten train station car park, but you can also get there easily by public transport. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshment stops available - Accessible by bus and train - Along the Düssel - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

Scenic and beautiful cycle tour in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular tour goes along the Zollverein railway line past Zollverein, to the Rhine-Herne Canal and from there towards Zoom. From Zoom, the route follows the ore railway line back towards the south of Gelsenkirchen. The route runs almost exclusively along cycle paths, only crossing roads. The paths are unsuitable for racing bikes and are best suited to mountain bikes or touring bikes. From Zollverein to the Rhine-Herne...

Scenic circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful tour around the Urftsee lake and the Rurtalsperre dam is suitable for gravel bikes or mountain bikes. As there are a few metres in altitude to conquer and some of the trails are quite challenging, a certain level of fitness is required. Boats operate in the villages along the water, which can be used to shorten the route. There are cafés and restaurants in the villages. The start is at IP Vogelsang. The...