Best lake trails in Alpen

Panoramic hiking route from Winnenthal, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts from the car park in Winnenthal and then continues via Menzelen to Brüderich until you reach the Rhine. The Menzell lake, where you can treat yourself to a little break, is particularly beautiful. If you feel like it, you can also take your bathing suit with you. Families with dogs are welcome. Highlights of the tour: - Winnenthal Castle - Recreational lake Menzelen - View of the Rhine

The route connects the municipalities of Alpen, Sonsbeck, and Issum in the Lower Rhine region. The landscape is characterized by the Sonsbecker Schweiz, a moraine ridge formed during the Ice Age. A prominent feature is the Dürsberg, where an observation tower stands above the surrounding mixed forest. The terrain consists of wooded hills and adjacent agricultural fields. The area is also associated with a recurring running event.