Best trails near Gerkenstein

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,...

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

Scenic route section in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The tenth and final stage of the Winterberger Hochtour begins in the cave village of Hoheleye and leads back to the starting point at Kahler Asten. Follow the Rothaarsteig trail until you reach the Astenturm tower. From the mountain Auf der Höhe with its refuge, you have a fantastic panoramic view of the Sauerland landscape. The route up the Kahler Asten follows a historic hollow path, which is the end point of the high...

This peaceful loop leads directly across the famous high-altitude heathland plateau of the Kahler Asten mountain in the Rothaargebirge range. The terrain follows smooth, well-maintained dirt paths and gentle unpaved walkways that wind past unique weather-beaten dwarf pines and vast fields of wild mountain blueberries and cranberries. Walkers head straight toward the iconic stone Astenturm observation tower, which serves as a historic milestone and landmark at the summit. The trail provides...

Panoramic circular trail on the heights around Langewiese, North Rhine-Westphalia. The moderate route leads via Hoheleye into the cool Odeborntal valley with its varied nature and culture and back up to the hilltop villages of Neuastenberg and Lenneplätze. Along the route, you can enjoy the "state-recognised healing climate". The high-altitude health resort of Winterberg bears this title. Highlights: - climatic health resort - Charming landscape - marvellous views

Popular mountain bike tour in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start and finish of this mountain bike tour, which is characterised by many ascents and descents, is Lenneplätzle in the immediate vicinity of the Kahler Asten. Lots of unspoilt nature awaits you in the protected deciduous forests of the Schanze forest reserve. Here you can not only discover rare plants, but also a herd of wild bison. Highlights of the tour: - Grubensiepen valley - Schanze...