Best trails near Mühlenkopf
4.1(140 reviews)
Mühlenkopf: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 14 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Mühlenkopf: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Mühlenkopf 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
- 4.6 (5)·Hard·17.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis walk leads from the Hoppeck Valley up to the Langenberg, the highest peak in North Rhine-Westphalia. On the way, you’ll pass the historic Richtplatz, a medieval court site that now lies as a peaceful spot in the heart of the forest. The path winds its way through dense spruce forests and finally reaches the vast high moorland at Neuer Hagen. Here, the landscape impresses with rare plants such as mountain avens and cottongrass. From the summit cross on the Clemensberg, there is a sweeping...
- 4.3 (5)·Hard·17.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic circular hike through valleys and heights in the Diemelsee Nature Park in Hesse The route can be reached by bus and train (Willingen railway station). Highlights of the hike: - Stop off at the Hochheidehütte beer garden - Germany's most famous ski jump in Willingen - wooded heights of the Waldeck Upland
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Mühlenkopf?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Mühlenkopf. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 10 hiking trails, 5 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Mühlenkopf?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Mühlenkopf 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 Mühlenkopf?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Mühlenkopf is Kahler Asten: Sauerlandtour. This trail is estimated to be 64.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Mühlenkopf?
Mühlenkopf: 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 Mühlenkopf?
The most popular and difficult trail near Mühlenkopf is W6 Willingen and the Hochheiden Plateau with a 4.1-star rating from 12 reviews.