Best river trails in Windeck

Family-friendly circular hiking trail in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The approximately 8 km long meander trail impressively shows hikers the development of the Sieg from a meandering river to a river course shaped by man, partly due to the construction of a railway line. Today, rare animals and plants find a protected habitat in the oxbow lakes of the Sieg, while the 84 metre wide Sieg waterfall in Schladern is an example of engineering art from 1857 and 1858....

Scenic section of the Sieg nature trail A varied hike on the Natursteig Sieg nature trail. The route leads along several sections of the Sieg river and offers a good balance of sunny meadow paths, forest trails and streams. The route is very hilly overall and leads partly along tarmac roads. This stage goes up and down wooded heights to the Sieg on sometimes narrow and steep paths. Nature and the views of the floodplains to the full can be enjoyed. Highlights: - Windeck museum village -...

Section of the Natursteig Sieg In the "Wälder auf dem Leuscheid" nature reserve, you can experience pure nature, forest and bubbling springs. Again and again you hike on winding paths, then again on wide forest tracks. The route is gently uphill all the way to the circular ramparts. Highlights: - "Wälder auf dem Leuscheid" nature reserve - Circular rampart

Family-friendly hiking excursion in the Bergisches Land Nature Park. This route greets you from afar with the towers of the parish church of St Laurentius, the "Siegtaldom". Another highlight on this route is the manor house of Dattenfeld Castle. Overall, you hike through an idyllic village and two pretty stream valleys along the Trimbach and Engbach streams. Highlights of the route: - Dattenfeld Castle - Idyllic villages - Pretty natural landscape - Towers of the parish church of St...

Varied circular route in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular walk starts at the railway station in Schladern and leads through forests and along field and meadow paths up to Windeck Castle. You return to Schladern via the Sieg waterfall and the Sieguferweg. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops

The Sieg Artists' Trail leads through the state-recognised resort of Herchen. Starting from the town centre, you walk up several flights of steps to the viewing point. This takes you round the Sieg loop. From the valley, there are more steps to the heights above the railway tunnel and new views of the Siegtal valley and the riverside promenade to the start.

The "Natursteig Sieg" quality hiking trail offers almost 200 kilometres of pure hiking pleasure from Siegburg to Mudersbach. It leads through the secluded natural landscapes of the Sieg Valley, past many cultural sights and delights with impressive river landscapes and marvellous views. This extraordinary hiking trail is characterised by narrow paths and a challenging route rather than wide hiking trails. This stage offers great views of castles and mountains, a museum village and a forest...

Scenic section of the Sieg nature trail A varied hike on the Natursteig Sieg from Schladern railway station to Au railway station. The route offers a good balance of sunny meadow paths, forest trails and many near-natural paths. In between, you can enjoy the wide and marvellous views of the Siegtal valley. As there are some steep climbs, you should be in good physical condition. Highlights: - Windeck museum village - Windeck castle ruins - Rosbachtal stream mill - Old chair viewpoint