Best forest trails in Wassenberg
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Wassenberg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (55)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried hiking tour in Wassenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The signposted circular route starts at the "Birgeler Urwald" car park, where a bus stops directly (bus stop Wildenrath Haus Wildenrath). From there it goes on narrow paths and forest and meadow paths in the beautiful atmosphere under the canopy of leaves of the nature park and to the western border of Birgelen. This is the perfect place for anyone who loves forests! There is a restaurant in the center of Wildenrath and home-made...
- 4.4 (40)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic circular tour from Rothenbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The car park between the Herkenbosserweg and Gitstapper Weg is a good starting point. Around half of the outward route lies in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park and offers a beautiful natural landscape. Highlights of the tour: - Dalheimer Mühle mill - Along the Rothenbach stream - Helpensteiner stream
- 4.2 (20)·Easy·7.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrVaried hiking trail in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Dalheimer Mühle is the starting and finishing point. There is a parking lot. It is nice to stop off in the Dahlheimer Mühle after the circular route. The tour was developed and signposted by the Niederrhein association for the town of Wegberg. On the way through the forest and through parts of open terrain, the hustle and bustle of everyday life can be forgotten.
- 3.9 (9)·Easy·2.9 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly circular trail around the Effelder Waldsee lake, North Rhine-Westphalia. The relaxed circular trail A9 starts at the Effelder Waldsee car park and leads clockwise around the idyllic lake between trees on fairly easy paths. There are camping facilities by the lake. The trail is also ideal for running. Highlights: - Family-friendly - Forest lake
- 4.3 (22)·Easy·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic circular route in Wassenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful route starts at the car park at the cemetery. It leads along forest and wooden plank paths through the Schaagbachtal valley. Nature lovers will get their money's worth here. The tour is also possible as a longer and guided circular route. Refreshments are available in Wildenrath. Highlights: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Wildenrath House Nature Station (listed square farm) - Medieval ramparts
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·39.3 km·Est. 10–11 hrVaried mountain bike tour in North Rhine-Westphalia. Start is at the car park at the cemetery. The tour leads along winding paths and wooden boardwalks through the Birgeler Urwald forest. Beautiful nature and a challenging tour await! Highlights: - Nature discovery area - Wildenrath House - Quiet, idyllic forests
- 4.3 (12)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A nature reserve, an animal enclosure, a historic oil mill and lots of idyllic forest make this short circular trail a varied hiking experience. The start and finish is the car park at the Wingertsmühle mill, built in 1500, in the western Wassenberg forest. Highlights of the hike: - Wingertsmühle animal enclosure - Myhler Bruch nature reserve - Wingertsmühle mill - Shady forest paths
- 5.0 (4)·Easy·2.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis is a pleasant walk through the historic town of Wassenberg. The route is also signposted and more information can be found at https://www.wassenberg.de/besucher/wanderer/kulturhistorische-routen/ There are steps at the bottom of the castle, but you can avoid them. There is also a wheelchair lift to the tower.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Wassenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Wassenberg is Schloß Elsum nach Geilenkirchen und Neustadt. This trail is estimated to be 100.6 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Wassenberg?
Wassenberg: With an ascent of 1,180 m, Schloß Elsum nach Geilenkirchen und Neustadt has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is MTB Tour Birgeler Urwald with 807 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Wassenberg?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Wassenberg is MTB Tour Birgeler Urwald with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.