Best cave trails in Hemer
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Explore the most popular cave trails near Hemer 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
- 4.0 (30)·Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular hike through the Hemer Felsenmeer. South of the Sauerland Park, the path runs through the wild, rugged rocky landscape and the fairytale Balver Forest. There are several caves along the hike. The route begins at the information center. Highlights of the hike: - Bear Cave - Viewpoint Helle - Pericks climb - Heinrichtshöhle - Prince's Cave - Karst formation and caves - Felsenmeer viewpoint
- 4.5 (24)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this beautiful loop is the car park or the bus stop at Klusenstein Castle. Klusenstein Castle was built in 1353 and towers high above the Hoenne valley. Always following the course of the Hoenne, you hike via Binolen to Glashuette and from there back through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Hoenne valley - Castle Klusenstein - Feldhof cave - Binolen
- 3.4 (46)·Easy·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular hike in the Felsenmeer near Hemer. South of the Sauerland Park, the path runs through the wild, rugged rocky landscape and the fairytale Balver Forest. Highlights of the hike: - Bear Cave - Helle viewpoint - Pericks climb - Felsenmeer viewpoint - rugged rocky landscape
- 3.2 (5)·Easy·0.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrCave-rich walk in the Hemer Felsenmeer This great walk leads to two great stalactite caves, the Prince's Cave and the Heinrich's Cave. The short circular route begins at the stalactite cave (Heinrichshöhle) in the Hemeran district of Sundwig, which features distinctive river cave profiles and 20-metre-high chasms and crevices. It is part of the Perick Cave system, over 3km in total corridor length and almost 300m has been expanded and electrically lit for easy viewing. For safety reasons, a...
- Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrImpressive section of the Sauerland Forest Route through the Balver Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The second stage of the Sauerland Forest Route leads from Ispei through the Balver Forest into the Hönnetal. You hike along impressive rock formations to Klusenstein Castle and pass various caves. Finally, follow the calming lapping of the Hönne to the stage destination Volkgringhausen. Highlights: - Klusenstein Castle - The seven virgins - Reckenhöhle - Feldhof cave - Hönnetal nature...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Hemer?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Hemer is Sauerland-Waldroute Etappe 2: Ispei - Volkringhausen. This trail is estimated to be 8.0 mi long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Hemer?
Hemer: With an ascent of 1,358 ft, Sauerland-Waldroute Etappe 2: Ispei - Volkringhausen has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Hemer-Sundwig Rundweg A5 with 1,066 ft of elevation gain.
