Best wildflower trails in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park

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...

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...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Bruchhauser Steine - Bornstein, Feldstein, Ravenstein, Goldstein - are designated as a ground monument and bird sanctuary, among other things. The Schmala dam is also located along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Bruchhauser Steine nature reserve - Schmala dam - Istenberg - Fieldstone

Varied circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia. Technically very easy circular route, mostly on gravel roads around the ski lift carousel and the trail park. The climbs require a bit of fitness, but you can also push comfortably. Otherwise well suited for beginners and families. Highlights of the tour: - Sürenberg - Mining site - Landal valley station - Landal Winterberg holiday park - Poppenberg valley station - Ski lift Astenstrasse

Popular circular route to the only natural waterfall in North Rhine-Westphalia, near Bestwig, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route leads through a lush mixed forest to the impressive Plästerlegge in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park. The paths are mostly natural. Sturdy shoes are recommended. There is plenty of seating around the waterfall. Here you can rest and enjoy the sound of the waterfall. The Plästerlegge is particularly impressive after a few rainy days - then it turns into an...

This hike leads to the summit of the Brocken, the highest peak in the Harz Mountains and northern Germany at 1,141 meters. The path guides visitors through the Harz National Park, where nature is often left to its own devices, forming an impressive wilderness of gnarled spruce trees and high moors. On the treeless summit plateau, a harsh, almost alpine climate prevails, hosting rare plants like the Brocken anemone and Brocken hawkweed, which are found nowhere else in Germany. Quiet hikers...

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...

Wonderful and varied hiking tour in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. Always along the water, it goes around the Genkeltalsperre dam. The hiking sign is a white A4 on a black background. Highlights of the route: - beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - great views of and around the Genkeltalsperre dam