Best backpacking trails in Schmallenberg

This route follows stage 4 (Valley Variant) of the Rothaarsteig, connecting the mountain village of Schanze with the Rhein-Weser Tower on a particularly diverse section. The hike first leads gently down into the gorge-like Gruben Valley, passing striking natural monuments before reaching the picturesque village of Latrop. After a steady climb to the "Millionenbank," where the valley and ridge variants reunite, the path continues via Jagdhaus and the historic Margaretenstein to the Rhein-Weser...

Panoramic hike from Jagdhaus to Helberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful tour is suitable for one day or, if you prefer a more leisurely pace, in 2 days. You can spend the night in the Rhein-Weserturm. Refreshments are available in the Rothaarhütte and at the end in the Landgasthaus Nies. Highlights of the tour: - Somborn spring - Margarethenstein - Schwarzbach stream - Dreiherrnstein

Scenic route section in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The sixth stage of the Sauerland-Höhenflug begins in the spa town of Bad Fredeburg; you start with a walk through the spa gardens. The route then climbs steeply up to wonderful views and a forest sofa swing. You walk through mixed and beech forests, past quaint natural forest cells (there is no forestry here and the forest is left to develop naturally) and raised bogs to Altastenberg. There are refreshment stops...