Best trails near Schanzen-Wirbel

This 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...

Varied circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia. Technically very easy circular route, mostly on gravel roads around the ski lift carousel and the trail park. The climbs require a bit of fitness, but you can also push comfortably. Otherwise well suited for beginners and families. Highlights of the tour: - Sürenberg - Mining site - Landal valley station - Landal Winterberg holiday park - Poppenberg valley station - Ski lift Astenstrasse

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,...

Exciting 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

The 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...

The 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...

Panoramic 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...

Popular 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

Scenic mountain bike tour in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia. This wonderful MTB tour leads to two of the most famous vantage points in the Hochsauerland region. Firstly, you cycle up a short but quite steep climb to the Großer Bildchen. The route continues through the Nordenau forest and from there up to the Hoher Knochen. After enjoying the view there too, you follow the familiar paths back to Winterberg. Highlights of the tour: - Wayside shrine at the Großer Bildchen - High Bone -...

Scenic 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