Best wildlife trails in Winterberg

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,...

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

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...

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...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful circular hike from Winterberg. The route leads around the 696 m high Ruhrkopf and the 668 m high Hengstkopf. You also pass the source of the Ruhr. As the hike starts directly at the railway station, it is easy to get there by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Ruhrkopf - Hengstkopf - Ruhr spring

This hike takes you around the Hillebachsee lake near Niedersfeld, a district of Winterberg in the Sauerland region. The route starts right at the car park at the Hillebachsee leisure facility, right next to the bathing bay and the water ski facility. The trail runs as a barrier-free circuit directly along the shore. Grey herons and ducks can often be seen in the adjacent wet meadows and shoreline woodland, while trout are native to the clear waters of the mountain lake. In the summer...

Leisurely hike around Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The W7 Rauchlochweg is a relaxed hike into the so-called "Rauchloch" and on into the beautiful forest area of the Silbecke. The route starts at the market square in Winterberg and is a relaxed walk. Highlights: - Silbecke valley - Sonneborn - Refreshment stops