Best hard trails in Winterberg

This route follows stage 3 of the Rothaarsteig, connecting the winter sports hub of Winterberg with the mountain village of Schanze on one of the trail's most famous sections. From Winterberg, the path leads past the St. Georg ski jump up to the Kahler Asten (842 m / 2,762 ft), the most renowned peak in the region. Here, the open heathland offers a spectacular 360-degree view that, on clear days, extends as far as the Harz Mountains and the Rhön. After visiting the source of the Lenne River,...

Scenic and varied hiking excursion in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts and ends in Silbach. A particular highlight of the tour is the mountain lake. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus and train - Nice views of the landscape - Local flora and fauna

The tour starts at the railway station in Winterberg and first runs through the tourist town to the St. Georgs-Schanze with a magnificent panoramic view over the Hochsauerland. A beautiful forest path takes you to the most famous mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Kahler Asten. There you can climb the Astenturm tower or hike the Heidelehrpfad nature trail with its 15 stations and the Lennequelle spring. You reach the "Helleplatz" car park via the forest and can take the bus back to...

Challenging and scenic mountain bike tour in the Sauerland region near Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The MTB tour starts at the Bremberg car park. It first goes via Winterberg and through the Ruhr Valley to Niedernfeld. From here it gets challenging - the trail climbs steeply uphill towards Langenberg and the Hochheide. The effort is rewarded with marvellous views. The route continues up and down via the Hillekopf to Küstelberg and back to WInterberg. Great views and lovely resting...

Challenging mountain bike tour in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A great route with many fantastic views. On warm days, the bathing lake in Niedersfeld is a welcome way to cool off after such a long tour. Highlights of the tour: - Neuer Hagen nature reserve - Bathing lake in Niedersfeld - Winterberg - Willingen

Panoramic circular trail on the heights around Langewiese, North Rhine-Westphalia. The moderate route leads via Hoheleye into the cool Odeborntal valley with its varied nature and culture and back up to the hilltop villages of Neuastenberg and Lenneplätze. Along the route, you can enjoy the "state-recognised healing climate". The high-altitude health resort of Winterberg bears this title. Highlights: - climatic health resort - Charming landscape - marvellous views

--- Refreshment stops Accessible by bus and train