Best trails near Ettelsberg
4.1(121 reviews)
Ettelsberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ettelsberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 11 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ettelsberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.2 (44)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular hike in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. The Ettelsberg is a popular destination for active people all year round; depending on the time of year, you can go mountain biking or skiing, hiking and enjoy nature here. Highlights of the hike: - fantastic views - Summit of the Ettelsberg - High Heath Tower - reservoir - Willingen wildlife and leisure park
- 4.4 (10)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hike in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. This circular hike organised by the German Hiking Youth starts at the train station in Willingen. From there, you walk through the town with its numerous cafés and shops to the Willingen tourist information centre by the lagoon pool and the ice rink. From there, you follow the hiking trail towards Stryck and soon reach the world's largest ski jump "Mühlenkopfschanze" (www.weltcupschanze-willingen.de). You can reach the inrun tower by...
- 3.8 (9)·Moderate·22.4 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrVaried circular trail in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse/North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful mountain bike tour from Willingen. It goes over a few hills such as the Langenberg through the "Neuer Hagen" nature reserve, where you will find the largest mountain heath in north-west Germany. There is a restaurant along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Neuer Hagen nature reserve - Langenberg - Ettelsberg - Also accessible by bus and train - Refreshment stops
- 4.1 (12)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis circular route guides hikers into the rolling highlands of the Diemelsee Nature Park, setting out near the visitor center in Willingen. The trail climbs through quiet woodland passages before reaching the open expanse of the Hochheide plateau, the largest mountain heathland in North-West Germany. Rare ice-age survivors like crooked mountain birches and heather frame the wide paths, offering a distinct subarctic feel. Moving across the ridges leads past the towering Hochheideturm on the...
- 4.7 (7)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic hike to the Hochheideturm tower near Willingen (Upland), Hesse There are numerous refreshment stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Summer toboggan run in Willingen (Upland) - View from the Hochheideturm tower - Hiking through the beautiful heath landscape of the Sauerland
- 4.5 (10)·Hard·17.5 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular hike in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. If you are travelling by public transport, there is a short access route from Usseln station. It is possible to stop by the Willingen Wildlife and Leisure Park. Highlights of the hike: - Willingen wildlife and leisure park - Several places to stop for refreshments - Stryck pond - Hunter's vineyard
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·22 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried hiking trail to the Clemensberg from Willingen (Uppland), Hesse The route starts at the railway station in Willingen (Upland). There are refreshment stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Hiking on the Uplandsteig and Rothaarsteig long-distance hiking trails - View from the Clemensberg - Summer toboggan run in Willingen
- 4.7 (3)·Hard·14.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic hike through the Rothaargebirge and Diemelsee nature parks near Brilon, Hesse The route starts at Brilon-Wald railway station and is therefore easily accessible by train. There are also numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route. Parts of the route run along the route of the Rothaarsteig long-distance hiking trail. Highlights of the route: - Panoramic view from the Ettelsberg - Hiking through cosy forest areas in the Rothaargebirge Nature Park - Refreshment stop in...
- 3.6 (3)·Hard·40.9 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail near Brilon in North Rhine-Westphalia South of Brilon, this hiking trail runs through the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park to the Neuer Hagen nature reserve. The route passes the summit of the Ettelsberg to the south of Willingen and guarantees beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Highlights: - summit of the Ettelsberg - Shady forest paths - Hiking in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ettelsberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ettelsberg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, 5 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ettelsberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ettelsberg is Ettelsberg from Willingen, which has a 4.2 star rating from 44 reviews. This trail is 7.7 km long with an elevation gain of 279 m.
What is the longest trail near Ettelsberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ettelsberg is Kahler Asten: Sauerlandtour. This trail is estimated to be 64.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ettelsberg?
Ettelsberg: With an ascent of 1,985 m, MTB: Rund um Winterberg und Niedersfeld has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Kahler Asten: Sauerlandtour with 1,936 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ettelsberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ettelsberg is W6 Willingen and the Hochheiden Plateau with a 4.1-star rating from 12 reviews.