Best backpacking trails in Diemelsee Nature Park

First stage of the Diemelradweg long-distance cycle route in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. The first day's stage of the Diemel Cycle Trail leads from the source of the Diemel in Upland through mixed beech and spruce forests and meadows to the Diemelsee lake, which is a wonderful place to stop for a swim and a bite to eat. The route continues on pleasantly rideable paths with a steady gentle gradient to the day's destination of Marsberg. From here, it is possible to continue along the...

Varied section of the Sauerland Forest Route at Diemeslsee, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the Diemel dam, the 15th stage of the Sauerland Forest Route takes you along the banks of the Diemelsee lake to the Buttenberg. The route continues along the villages of Bontkirchen and Hoppecke to the Poppenberg. But here you hike through the Brilon Bürgerwald forest and along several nature reserves to the stage destination of Petersborn. Highlights: - Ecological nature trail - Mühlenkopf ski jump -...

Beautiful section of the Sauerland Forest Route near Marsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The 14th stage of the Sauerland Forest Route leads through historic Obermarsberg with great views from the Buddenturm tower and an interesting stop at the Drakenhöhle cave. There is also a fantastic view of the town and the surrounding countryside from the Rittersprung. The route continues along the banks of the Diemel over the Kalvarienberg and through the forests of the region. Wide fields and meadow...

Nature and panoramic section of the Sauerland-Waldroute long-distance hiking trail This hike leads over mountains and through valleys, through idyllic villages and along breathtaking views. Dense forests provide variety between all the historical and cultural sights. Highlights: -Monastery area from the time of Charlemagne -Kilianstollen -Westheim brewery

Wild and romantic section of the Sauerland Forest Route in the Obermarsberg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The 13th stage of the Sauerland Forest Route leads along enchanted paths through the varied landscape to Bleiwäsche - the babbling brook is a constant companion. From there, the route continues through the Madfeld forest along the remains of the mining industry and then through the Obermarsberg forest to the end of the stage, Marsberg. Highlights: - Fürstenberg Castle - Defence tower...