Best long trails in Hilchenbach
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Explore the most popular long trails near Hilchenbach with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.8 (8)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows the 6th stage of the Rothaarsteig, connecting Lützel with Lahnhof on a water-rich and historically significant section. The hike begins at the Ginsberger Heide and initially leads to the historic Ginsburg Castle, as well as across the Giller mountain, before following the medieval Eisenstraße (Iron Road) over the Rothaar ridge. A special feature of this stage is the headwater region of three major rivers: hikers pass the mystical moorlands of the Eder, the naturally...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·14.8 mi·Est. 7–8 hrBeautiful ridge trail in North Rhine-Westphalia. A great loop that can easily be planned as a day hike. Wonderful panoramas, beautiful rest areas and opportunities to stop for refreshments await. There are several ways to join the hike and shorten it. The start is at the information point in Hilchenbach. Highlights: - Giller tower near the route
- 2.0 (1)·Hard·14.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrNatural route section in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The first stage of the Siegerland-Höhenring starts at the SGV hiking trail board. You hike through lush forests and to the Hohenroth forester's house (from here you can take the former Wittgensteiner Kohlestraße to the forest nature trail and to the Ederquelle). Along the Jagdberg, it then goes on the border with Hesse up to the height of Hainchen. Highlights: - Ginsburg - Lookout tower on the Giller - Eisenstrasse - Forest...
- Hard·88.7 mi·Est. 24 hr+Natural long-distance hiking trail in Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The Siegerland-Höhenring loop literally runs over the heights (or foothills) of the Siegerland. You have wonderful views of the local low mountain range and get to know the historical and cultural peculiarities of the region. Stations along the way can be reached by train and bus and there are refreshment stops. Highlights: - Ginsburg - Sources from Eder, Lahn and Sieg - historical iron and coal route -...