Best backpacking trails in Altena

Panoramic route section in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia A real highlight awaits right at the beginning of the first stage of the Sauerland high-altitude flight: in the city of Altena there is an imposing hilltop castle, the traces of which lie 900 years in the past. On the way you sometimes need a bit of stamina to master the ascent - but you will be rewarded with wonderful views. There are refreshment stops at the stage destination Neuenrade. Accessible by bus and...

Close-to-nature long-distance hiking trail in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The Sauerland-Höhenflug long-distance hiking trail combines nature-based hiking and cultural sights and has already been voted "Germany's second most beautiful hiking trail". From Altena it goes through rustling forests, over pastures and high moors, mountain meadows and high heath to the Hessian Korbach. In addition to beautiful natural moments, you will always come across cultural and historical sights....