Best historic site trails in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park

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

Fantastic circular route in the Sauerland mountains, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is a certified premium hiking trail and is part of the Rothaarsteig trails. Start is at the parking lot at the ski hut in Westfeld. It goes up to what is probably the most famous of all Sauerland mountains via the Kahler Asten Steig. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended in order to enjoy the magnificent mountain world unscathed. This ascent has it all, but also rewards with great views of many gorges and...

This route follows stage 1 of the Rothaarsteig, connecting the old Hanseatic town of Brilon with the popular resort town of Willingen on a scenic section. The hike starts at the historic marketplace in Brilon and leads through the Briloner Bürgerwald up to the Borberg, the highest point of the Brilon plateau, offering expansive views of the Ruhr Valley. Further highlights include the Ginsterköpfe with its "forest sofa," the artistic "Feuereiche" (Fire Oak), and the imposing Bruchhauser Steine...

This route follows stage 2 of the Rothaarsteig, connecting the World Cup resort of Willingen with the famous winter sports hub of Winterberg on a visually stunning section. The hike leads over the Langenberg (843 m / 2,766 ft), the highest mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia, and through the Neuer Hagen nature reserve, the state's largest highland heath. Highlights include the sweeping panoramic views from the treeless summit of the Clemensberg, visiting the source of the Ruhr River, and the...

Certified premium route from Raumland, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that promises a real adventure for the whole family. The path leads through varied landscapes past picturesque alluvial meadows along the Eder, rocky cliffs, and wild slate quarries with partly alpine paths. From time to time, the trail leads alongside the busy road. A small bat marker shows the course of the Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad along the entire circular route. This hike...

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,...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this beautiful circular trail is the car park or bus stop at Klusenstein Castle. Klusenstein Castle, as the castle is also known, was built in 1353 and towers high above the Hönne valley. Always following the course of the Hönne, you walk via Binolen to Glashütte and from there back through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Hönne valley - Klusenstein Castle -...

Panoramic hike in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike leads via the Rothaarsteig and the Langewiese up to the Hoher Knochen. After a short descent into the Lenne valley, you follow the course of the Lenne up the valley to Lenneplätze and from there back to the starting point in Neuastenberg. Highlights: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views

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...