Best river trails in Olpe
4.1(60 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Olpe 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
- 4.6 (23)·Hard·27.7 km·Est. 9–9.5 hrWonderful road bike tour in Olpe, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular tour takes you around the beautiful Biggesee lake. You can arrive by car and set off by bike from the car park. Alternatively, there is a station (Eichhagen) nearby. Highlights of the tour: - Biggesee with Bigge dam - Bigge river - Lake path - Gilberg Island - Refreshment stops
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·45.9 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrThe Bigge-Lister Trail takes you on a long loop through the nature adventure area at Biggesee and Listersee in southern Sauerland and offers a wealth of changing and inspiring panoramic views. Further details can be found on the official website: https://www.sauerland.com/Media/Touren/Bigge-Lister-Wanderweg
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·20 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrScenic section of the Great D in the Sauerland The Biggesee-Listersee nature adventure area is a great place to spend some time and unwind while swimming, enjoying the view and cycling. The hiking trail continues southwards through the picturesque landscape of the region. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - historic town centre of Olpe
- 3.3 (3)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail from Olpe to Günsen in North Rhine-Westphalia This hiking trail runs from the south of Gülpen to the forest areas around Olpen in the south. The hiking trail circles the Kimickerberg and the Schlammborn. Highlights: - Shady forest paths - Refreshments in Olpe - Course of the Günse stream
- Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried section of the Great D in the Sauerland On the last section of the hiking trail, you can once again see a wide variety of nature in various protected areas. You can come across spring streams, wet grassland complexes with various breeding birds, bog lilies and peat mosses. Highlights: - Rüblinghausen Chapel
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Olpe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Olpe is Bigge-Lister-Wanderweg. This trail is estimated to be 45.9 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Olpe?
Olpe: With an ascent of 1,758 m, Bigge-Lister-Wanderweg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Rennrad-Runde um den Biggesee with 1,051 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Olpe?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Olpe is Rennrad-Runde um den Biggesee with a 4.6-star rating from 23 reviews.