Best long trails in Winterberg

Scenic and varied hiking and running tour in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike (or running tour) leads from the P5 car park in Winterberg to the Kahler Asten and the Hoher Knochen. Travelling by bus is also possible. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic views - Interesting local flora and fauna - Charming natural landscape

Panoramic circular hike in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the railway station, you first walk through the spa gardens, the old town of Winterberg and along the Way of the Cross around the Kreuzberg. You hike downhill on well-surfaced paths into the Orketal valley. The route then leads through the Helletal valley back to the starting point. Beautiful loop with good views. Dogs can run freely on the paths for the most part (with the exception of the town...

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,...

Popular circular hike in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the Kahler Asten car park, the route follows forest paths around the Hoher Knochen and the Hömberg. As you start from the highest point in North Rhine-Westphalia, the route initially goes downhill on partly washed-out or muddy paths. The ascent on the way back is relatively gentle. Dogs can run freely on the paths. Highlights of the hike: - Kahler Asten - Great views over the Rothaargebirge...

This scenic and athletic point-to-point hike leads across the "Roof of Westphalia" through the heart of the Hochsauerland. The trail connects the famous winter sports hub of Winterberg with the highest mountain village in the Sauerland, Altastenberg, following a diverse mixture of broad forestry roads, shaded forest paths, and panoramic ridge trails. A central highlight is the passage over the Kahler Asten (841 m), renowned for its vast heathlands and the iconic Asten Tower. The route...

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

Exciting and challenging mountain bike tour in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The technically demanding loop combines the difficult (black) trails. For this circular route, which starts and ends at the Bremberg car park, the rider should be experienced. Highlights of the route: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

Varied quality trail in the Rothaargebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia The Rothaarsteig trail Grönebacher Dorfpfad is a certified quality trail in the Winterberg highlands. Located close to the popular Rothaarsteig long-distance trail, this wonderful loop is ideal for a hike with the whole family. It starts in the centre of the village of Grönebach, near the oldest church tower in the town of Winterberg. From here, you walk around the village on truly wonderful paths that lead to fantastic...

This classic high-altitude tour leads through the "roof of the Sauerland" and connects the highest church village in the region, Altastenberg, with its most famous peak. The trail opens up the vast high heath landscapes of the Rothaargebirge and runs along a varied mix of well-developed hiking trails, natural paths and sections of the famous Rothaarsteig. A central highlight is the summit of the Kahler Asten (841 m) with its striking viewing tower and the high heath area, which is significant...