Best historic site trails in Willingen

Panoramic loop trail in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. The Ettelsberg is a popular destination for active people all year round; Here, depending on the season, you can go mountain biking or skiing, hiking and enjoying nature. Highlights of the hike: - fantastic views - Summit of the Ettelsberg - Hochheideturm - reservoir - Willingen wildlife and leisure park

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,...

This loop guides hikers into the rolling highlands of the Diemelsee Nature Park, setting out near the visitor center in Willingen. The trail climbs through quiet woodland passages before reaching the open expanse of the Hochheide plateau, the largest mountain heathland in North-West Germany. Rare ice-age survivors like crooked mountain birches and heather frame the wide paths, offering a distinct subarctic feel. Moving across the ridges leads past the towering Hochheideturm on the Ettelsberg,...

Panoramic hike to the Hochheideturm near Willingen (Upland), Hesse There are numerous refreshment stops along the route. Highlights of the hike: - Summer toboggan run in Willingen (Upland) - View from the Hochheideturm - Hiking through the beautiful heathland of the Sauerland

Popular hike in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. Those arriving by public transport have a short walk from the train station in Usseln. It is possible to stop by at the Willingen wildlife and leisure park. Highlights of the hike: - Willingen wildlife and leisure park - several restaurants - Stryckteich - Hunter's vineyard

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