Best trails near Burg Windeck
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Burg Windeck: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 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. Burg Windeck: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Windeck are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.6 (31)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The approximately 8 km long meander trail impressively shows hikers the development of the Sieg from a meandering river to a river course shaped by man, partly due to the construction of a railway line. Today, rare animals and plants find a protected habitat in the oxbow lakes of the Sieg, while the 84 metre wide Sieg waterfall in Schladern is an example of engineering art from 1857 and 1858....
- 5.0 (7)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular route in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular walk starts at the railway station in Schladern and leads through forests and along field and meadow paths up to Windeck Castle. You return to Schladern via the Sieg waterfall and the Sieguferweg. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·18.5 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThe "Natursteig Sieg" quality hiking trail offers almost 200 kilometres of pure hiking pleasure from Siegburg to Mudersbach. It leads through the secluded natural landscapes of the Sieg Valley, past many cultural sights and delights with impressive river landscapes and marvellous views. This extraordinary hiking trail is characterised by narrow paths and a challenging route rather than wide hiking trails. This stage offers great views of castles and mountains, a museum village and a forest...
- 3.2 (8)·Hard·18 km·Est. 6–7 hrScenic section of the Sieg nature trail A varied hike on the Natursteig Sieg from Schladern railway station to Au railway station. The route offers a good balance of sunny meadow paths, forest trails and many near-natural paths. In between, you can enjoy the wide and marvellous views of the Siegtal valley. As there are some steep climbs, you should be in good physical condition. Highlights: - Windeck museum village - Windeck castle ruins - Rosbachtal stream mill - Old chair viewpoint
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful hiking trail in the valley near Altwindeck in North Rhine-Westphalia This route leads northwards from Altwindeck along the River Sieg past Windeck Castle to Elisenthal, where the Elisenthal powder mill is located. Highlights: - Windeck Castle - Hiking in Elisenthal - Elisenthal powder mill
- 2.3 (5)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPicturesque hiking tour in Windeck, North Rhine-Westphalia. This enchanting tour starts in Altwindeck and leads via Höhnrath towards Galgenberg and Ommeroth along shady forest paths. If you like, you can make a short detour to Windeck Castle, which is close to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Altwindeck museum village - Ommeroth Estate - Elisenthal - Windeck Castle
- Hard·57 km·Est. 16–18 hrTour through the Windecker Land and to the Nutscheid. Apart from a small section of paved forest path (approx. 2 km), the tour runs along quiet, tarmac side roads or farm tracks and is therefore suitable for (almost) all types of cyclists. Only a small section leads over the B 256.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Windeck?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Windeck. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Windeck?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Windeck is Meander path (Schladern), which has a 4.6 star rating from 31 reviews. This trail is 7.7 km long with an elevation gain of 302 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Windeck?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Windeck is Hamm- Windecker Land. This trail is estimated to be 57.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Windeck?
Burg Windeck: With an ascent of 1,689 m, Hamm- Windecker Land has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Natursteig Sieg Etappe 8: Schladern nach Au with 811 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Windeck?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Windeck is Natursteig Sieg Etappe 8: Schladern nach Au with a 4.6-star rating from 4 reviews.
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- Siegfall
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- An der Burgruine
- Wohnmobilstellplatz “Dreisel”
- Burg Dattenfeld
- Hensberg
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Herchen
- Platz am Brunnenweg
- Hindenburgdenkmal
- Heilbrunnen
- Pulvermühle Elisenthal
- Landwehr
- Burg Mauel
- Düsseldorfer Hütte
- Besucherbergwerk Grube Silberhardt
- Auelsberg
- Dreisel
- Auenberg
- Hohes Wäldchen
- Campingplatz Dattenfeld