Best backpacking trails in Weser Uplands Nature Park

This route follows stage 13 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting the timber-framed town of Rinteln with the final destination of Porta Westfalica on a crowning final section. The hike starts in the historic center of Rinteln and leads up to the Wülpker Egge, near which the Kleinenbremen visitor mine offers insights into regional mining history. Crossing the state border into North Rhine-Westphalia, the trail reaches the "Porta Kanzel" viewpoint, offering a stunning look at the goal: the...

Stage 6 of the long-distance hiking trail "Ith-Hils-Weg", Lower Saxony. The certified quality hiking trail "Ith-Hils-Weg" runs for around 80 kilometres over two striking mountain ranges in the eastern Weserbergland. The route begins in Duingen. From there, it goes over the Duinger Berg and Thüster Berg to Salzhemmendorf. The town on the Kanstein is known above all for its Ith-Sole-Therme spa, which is a wonderful place to relax after a long day of hiking. There are also overnight...

Stage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Ith-Hils-Weg", Lower Saxony. The Ith-Hils Trail runs over two striking mountain ranges in the eastern Weserbergland on a circular hike of a good 80 kilometres. The first stage of the certified quality trail begins in the pretty little town of Coppenbrügge. From here, the trail leads over the Ith ridge, past impressive rock formations and up to the Ith Tower. Overnight accommodation (campsite) is available at the Humboldtsee lake, which can be...

This route follows stage 12 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting Rohdental with the historic town of Rinteln on a mystical and scenic section. The hike first leads to the Paschenburg, a prominent stone house in the middle of the forest that offers a magnificent view of the Weser Uplands. Along the ridge of the Weser Mountains, a detour to the historic Schaumburg Castle is well worth it, before the trail continues past the Luhden Klippenturm and finally descends into the beautiful old town of...

This route follows stage 10 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting Emmerthal with Rohrsen on the outskirts of Hamelin on a cinematic section. The hike leads through the Hellberg ridge via Hagenohsen and Völkershausen to Hastenbeck, a historic village that once served as the filming location for the Edgar Wallace mystery. Via the open forest and meadow paths of the Schecken ridge, the trail eventually reaches the destination of Rohrsen, where a visit to the historic old town of Hamelin and its...

Stage 2 of the "Weserradweg" long-distance cycle route, Lower Saxony. This is the second stage of the Weser Cycle Path, which is one of the most popular river cycle paths in Germany. This 68-kilometre section starts in Höxter and ends in Hameln, the Pied Piper town on the Weser. Highlights of the tour: - Höxter - Pied Piper town of Hameln - Views of the Weser