Best river trails in Balve
4.5(31 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Balve with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrIn the Luisenhütte you can discover the history of the hut technology of the neighboring Ruhr area. A complete ensemble of smelters with an iron foundry and everything that goes with it was opened to visitors. You follow the raw materials through the plant on the tour. Then it goes on to the Melscheder mill and the moated castle Wocklum.
- 4.9 (5)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrCharming and promising hiking tour in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start and end are in Balve, where you can easily travel by public transport. Shortly past the river Hönne and it rises through the forest and along the summer meadow. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshments available - Accessible by bus and train - Great prospects - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 4.7 (2)·Hard·26.5 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrDemanding and varied mountain bike tour near Balve, North Rhine-Westphalia. Exciting round for an adventurous bike tour that starts in Langenholthausen and leads through Affeln and Leveringhausen. Refreshments are available. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Opportunities for viewing - Delightful natural landscapes
- Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrHistoric section of the Sauerland Forest Route near Lake Sorpesees, North Rhine-Westphalia. The third stage of the Sauerland Forest Route takes hikers into the world of legends and stories. From Volkringhausen it goes along the village of Sanssouci and the Melscheder mill. The route leads partly along the Sorpesees and over the Brachtenberg and to the next legendary station. The destination of the stage is Amecke. Highlights: - Luisenhütte - Wocklum Castle - Sorpesee with refreshment stops...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Balve?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Balve is Langenholthausen - Affeln - Leveringhausen. This trail is estimated to be 26.5 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Balve?
Balve: With an ascent of 5,360 ft, Langenholthausen - Affeln - Leveringhausen has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Sauerland-Waldroute Etappe 3: Volkringhausen - Sundern-Amecke with 2,759 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Balve?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Balve is Balver Forest Loop with a 4.8-star rating from 3 reviews.