Best backpacking trails in Willingen

This route follows the second stage of the Rothaarsteig and connects the World Cup town of Willingen with the well-known winter sports center of Winterberg along a scenically stunning stretch. The hike takes you over the Langenberg (843 m), the highest mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia, and through the Neuer Hagen Nature Reserve, the state’s largest high moor. Highlights include the sweeping panoramic view from the treeless summit of the Clemensberg, a visit to the source of the Ruhr River,...

Near-natural route section in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The fifth stage of the Winterberger Hochtour starts in Niedersfeld and leads towards the highest mountain in Westphalia, the Langenberg. It goes up on a paved forest path - if you want, you can make the detour to the summit (you don't have a good view from here, however). A rather steep natural staircase leads back to the Hochheide, along the Hoppecke spring and to the Scheid refuge and on to...

A scenic section of the route in the Sauerland, Hesse The first stage of the Uplandsteig begins in Willingen and leads straight up. It goes over forest paths, meadows and through the idyllic Ittertal. You can also discover the early medieval Fliehburg Schwalenburg, which is one of the largest of its kind. You can stop off at Café Fernblick and Café Waldesruh. Highlights: - Schwalenburg - Burgringturm

A scenic section of the route in the Sauerland, Hesse On the second stage of the Uplandsteig you hike via Rattlar, Hemminghausen to Eimelrod. If you want, you can make a detour from the Dommelhof to the Dommel with its observation tower and enjoy the view as far as the Kassel mountains. There are restaurants in Eimelrod. Highlights: - Dommel lookout tower near the route

Panoramic long-distance hiking trail in the Sauerland, Hesse The Uplandsteig leads on natural paths through the Sauerland around Willingen - this is also the starting point. On the way you have wonderful views of the Upland region and numerous places to stop for refreshments. The start of the stage and the direction of travel can be planned individually. Highlights: - Willingen spa gardens - historical castle ring walls - Dommelturm near the route

First stage of the Diemelradweg long-distance cycle route in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. The first day's stage of the Diemel Cycle Trail leads from the source of the Diemel in Upland through mixed beech and spruce forests and meadows to the Diemelsee lake, which is a wonderful place to stop for a swim and a bite to eat. The route continues on pleasantly rideable paths with a steady gentle gradient to the day's destination of Marsberg. From here, it is possible to continue along the...

Idyllic route section in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The fourth stage of the Winterberger Hochtour leads from Siedlungshausen to Niedersfeld. You walk through rustling forests and over open fields, past the Maria Gilgegaike church at the Krämerhöhe car park and along the main corner of Bach to Niedersfeld. There are places to stop for refreshments here. Highlights: -Chapel Maria zur Gilgegaike - Pagenes refuge

Diverse long-distance cycle path from Usseln to Bad Karlshafen. Cyclists can get to know the varied nature of the Waldecker Upland, the Diemelsee Nature Park and the low mountain ranges on the consistently signposted and easily navigable long-distance cycle path with no significant gradients from the Diemel source to the confluence with the Weser. There are also delicacies typical of the region in historic half-timbered villages along the way and cycling is perfect. Marking:...