Best backpacking trails in Witten

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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Witten with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Tour de LWL-Industriemuseum Etappe 2: Witten – Hattingen
4.4 (15)·Moderate·17.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
Cycle paths around the sites of the LWL Industrial Museum invite you to discover 200 years of industrial history and picturesque natural landscapes. The circular route leads through the Ruhr region in 8 stages. This stage section leads past the highlights: - Hardenstein ruins - Lake Kemnader - historic old town of Hattingen The route is signposted with red signs.
#2 - WestfalenWanderWeg Etappe 2: Witten - Wetter
5.0 (6)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Stage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail WestfalenWanderWeg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the second stage of the varied WestfalenWanderWeg, which runs for 216 kilometres from Hattingen through the southern Ruhr region, the Paderborn region and the foothills of the Sauerland to Altenbeken in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park. The second stage begins in Witten, ends in Wetter (Ruhr) and is characterised by wonderful, long stretches of forest. The route can be reached by bus and...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest backpacking trail in Witten?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Witten is Tour de LWL-Industriemuseum Etappe 2: Witten – Hattingen. This trail is estimated to be 17.5 km long.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Witten?

Witten: With an ascent of 449 m, WestfalenWanderWeg Etappe 2: Witten - Wetter has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Tour de LWL-Industriemuseum Etappe 2: Witten – Hattingen with 303 m of elevation gain.