Best trails near Poppenberg
4.1(153 reviews)
Poppenberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 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. Poppenberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Poppenberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.4 (43)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis circular tour starts at the "Untere Pforte" market square and leads through the centre of the ski lift carousel, which shows its green side in summer. The trail leads through fragrant spruce forests and across wide mountain meadows where the purple heather blooms in late summer. With a bit of luck, deer or black woodpeckers can be spotted in the quiet sections of forest. A special vantage point is the Sürenberg refuge, which offers a sweeping view over Winterberg. As most of the route is...
- 4.1 (23)·Hard·18.8 kmThis 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,...
- 4.3 (24)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis varied circular route, which is particularly lively in winter, leads through the heart of the Winterberg ski lift carousel in the Hochsauerland region. The trail takes in two of the most striking peaks in the ski area, the Bremberg and the Sürenberg. The route runs along a mixture of wide forest paths, gravel hiking trails and passages directly along the ski slopes, which, especially in the snow-free season, offers exciting insights behind the scenes of the lift technology. A central...
- 4.0 (14)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrExciting and challenging mountain bike tour in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The technically demanding loop combines the difficult (black) trails. For this circular route, which starts and ends at the Bremberg car park, the rider should be experienced. Highlights of the route: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- 3.8 (12)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe starting point is the market square with the "Untere Pforte" merchant monument. From there, the route crosses the bypass bridge and passes the campsite. The Alte Straße leads into the Tal der Namenlose (the name comes from Laameloofe, which means clay-bearing stream). Continue along Brembergweg and along the golf course to Minenplatz. There is a refuge here to rest. Continue towards the ski area and the next hut on the upper Brembergweg. Turn right here; you will soon reach the car park...
- 4.0 (9)·Hard·23.3 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrThe tour starts at the railway station in Winterberg and first runs through the tourist town to the St. Georgs-Schanze with a magnificent panoramic view over the Hochsauerland. A beautiful forest path takes you to the most famous mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Kahler Asten. There you can climb the Astenturm tower or hike the Heidelehrpfad nature trail with its 15 stations and the Lennequelle spring. You reach the "Helleplatz" car park via the forest and can take the bus back to...
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic circular route to the Kahler Asten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular trail opens up the landscape around the Kahler Asten near Winterberg. One destination on the way to the summit is the Lennequelle spring, which rises in a small rocky outcrop on the slope of the mountain. Once at the top, the view opens up over the hilly landscape of the Sauerland. The route leads through the spruce forests typical of the region as well as across the treeless heathland of the summit, which...
- 4.0 (14)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful circular trail starts in Winterberg. It is often a little more crowded in the ski and bike area, but the further you get from Winterberg, the quieter it becomes. Highlights of the hike: - Poppenberg - Bremberg - Langenberg - Winterberg
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·34.3 km·Est. 10–11 hrScenic and adventurous mountain bike tour in Siedlingshausen near Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Exciting tour for a mountain bike adventure, refreshment stops are available. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Car parks available - Viewing opportunities - Enchanting natural landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Poppenberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Poppenberg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Poppenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Poppenberg is Winterberg Circular Trail W6 Sürenbergweg, which has a 4.4 star rating from 43 reviews. This trail is 6.0 km long with an elevation gain of 197 m.
What is the longest trail near Poppenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Poppenberg is Siedlinghausen - Winterberg - Silbach. This trail is estimated to be 34.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Poppenberg?
Poppenberg: With an ascent of 1,075 m, Siedlinghausen - Winterberg - Silbach has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Jugendwanderweg Winterberger Höhentour with 878 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Poppenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Poppenberg is Rothaarsteig Stage 3: Winterberg - Schanze with a 4.1-star rating from 23 reviews.
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