Best moderate trails in Winterberg

Wild and romantic circular route in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany This beautiful route is one of the most spectacular in the Sauerland! In this wildly romantic valley, it suddenly looks like you're in another world. In the shape of a figure eight, a landscape full of bizarre beauty can be experienced here. At the beginning, the route follows the Rothaarsteig long-distance hiking trail for a short distance, before later passing through the Helletal valley, where steep rock...

Idyllic hike in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. At 841.9 metres, the Kahle Asten is the third highest mountain in the Rothaargebirge. There are car parks and a bus stop at the starting point. There is a weather station and the Astenturm tower on the mountain, which has a hotel and restaurant. It is also a very popular winter sports area. Highlights of the tour: - Kahler Asten - Branch Tower - Landwehr Winterberg ski jump

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 circular tour starts at the "Untere Pforte" market square and leads through the centre of the ski lift carousel, which shows its green side in summer. The trail leads through fragrant spruce forests and across wide mountain meadows where the purple heather blooms in late summer. With a bit of luck, deer or black woodpeckers can be spotted in the quiet sections of forest. A special vantage point is the Sürenberg refuge, which offers a sweeping view over Winterberg. As most of the route is...

Varied circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia. Technically very easy circular route, mostly on gravel roads around the ski lift carousel and the trail park. The climbs require a bit of fitness, but you can also push comfortably. Otherwise well suited for beginners and families. Highlights of the tour: - Sürenberg - Mining site - Landal valley station - Landal Winterberg holiday park - Poppenberg valley station - Ski lift Astenstrasse

Scenic hiking tour in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This fairly leisurely circular route starts at Winterberg railway station. From there, the trail leads close to the Helle along idyllic forest paths and finally across meadows to Elkringhausen. On the other side of the Helle, the trail leads back and passes the small Bodensee lake, where it is worth taking a break. A slight ascent goes back to the railway station. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views of Helle and Lake...

This wild and romantic nature hike leads through one of the most spectacular gorges in the Sauerland region, right next to Winterberg. The trail explores the Helletal Nature Reserve, following a diverse mixture of narrow, partly rocky paths, small bridges, and maintained forest trails. A central highlight is the passage through the deeply incised gorge, where water cascades over rocky steps, and the idyllic Bodensee (a small forest lake) at the valley's end. In the steep hillside forests and...

Charming hiking trail near Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts directly at Winterberg railway station. It is therefore easy to arrive by train or use the car park at the station. The source of the Ruhr lies along the way. From here, the Ruhr makes its way through the Sauerland region for over 200 kilometres before flowing into the Rhine near Duisburg. There is a tourist information centre with bathrooms and a restaurant at the station where it is possible to stop for...

Panoramic and charming hiking excursion through the Neuer Hagen nature reserve, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Neuer Hagen nature reserve is located in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views from the Neuer Clemensberg - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes