Best trails near Papenbrink

Popular circular hiking trail in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia. The southern hiking trail near Porta Westfalica is marked with an "A2-PWK" logo. The starting point of the almost 6 km long loop around the former quarry and the Papenbrink is the car park at the Kleinenbremen visitor mine. The mine and museum are only open at weekends in November and December, otherwise daily. Highlights of the hike: - natural paths - Kleinenbremen visitor mine and museum - Quarry -...

This picturesque trail around Lennestadt offers a relaxing journey into the heart of Germany’s low mountain ranges. The route follows a loop that showcases the region’s characteristic greenery, where, with a bit of luck, nature lovers can spot woodpeckers in the old trees. The trail honours Dr Eduard Braun, who had deep roots in the Elspe region. Walkers can enjoy sweeping views across the valleys and the charming architecture of the surrounding villages. The ground is mostly firm, but may be...

This route follows stage 13 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting the timber-framed town of Rinteln with the final destination of Porta Westfalica on a crowning final section. The hike starts in the historic center of Rinteln and leads up to the Wülpker Egge, near which the Kleinenbremen visitor mine offers insights into regional mining history. Crossing the state border into North Rhine-Westphalia, the trail reaches the "Porta Kanzel" viewpoint, offering a stunning look at the goal: the...

Varied long-distance hiking trail in the Wiehen and Weser mountains The Mühlenkreis district is home to an abundance of historic mills that have been lovingly restored and are fully functional - the long-distance hiking trail therefore lives up to its name. The direction and stages can be customised; three of the stages suggested here are less than 15 km long and are suitable for beginners. The last stage is a little longer, but is also easy to master. Along the way, there are places to stop...

Varied route section in the Weser mountains The last stage starts in Porta Westfalica, which is also easy to reach by train. In autumn, flocks of greylag geese and many other migratory birds can be observed in the bird paradise on the Weser. As before, the route passes through the wooded Weser Mountains with their flora and fauna. Highlights: - "Bird paradise" - Maschmeyer's mill in Holzhausen - Kleinenbremen visitor mine - Röckemann's windmill in Eisbergen

Varied tour in North Rhine-Westphalia. We start at the Kleinenbremen visitor mine. The route heads south to Eisbergen. You cross the Weser and cycle to Stemmen, Möllenbeck and Rinteln. The route mostly runs along open fields and meadows. When you leave Nordstadt, it gets a little more strenuous: it goes into the forest and up to the Luhdener Klippe. Then continue westwards to the starting point.