Best backpacking trails in Rüthen
Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Rüthen 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
- Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrAdventure-packed section of the Sauerland forest route near Warstein, North Rhine-Westphalia. The ninth stage of the Sauerland forest route is characterized by a varied landscape. From the wildlife park near Wartein, the route goes along the famous Warsteiner brewery and through deep forests to historic sites in the Sauerland. Shortly before the stage destination Kallenhardt you pass another highlight, the Hohlen Stein. Highlights: - Hollow stone - Bilsteintal wildlife park - Warsteiner...
- Moderate·9.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrStage 8 of the long-distance hiking trail WestfalenWanderWeg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the eighth stage of the varied WestfalenWanderWeg, which leads 216 km from Hattingen through the southern Ruhr area, the Paderborn region and the foothills of the Sauerland to Altenbeken in the Teutoburg Forest / Eggegebirge nature park. The eighth stage begins in the mountain town of Rüthen and ends in Büren. After exploring the historic town center of Rüthen, which is well worth seeing, it goes...
- Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrExciting section of the Sauerland Forest Route in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The eleventh stage of the Sauerland forest route leads past the Biberteich and along the Möhne to Kneblinghausen. Here is an old Roman camp with an information board. We continue past the Johanniseiche to Ringelstein, the stage destination. Highlights: - Beaver valley with forest ship and beaver bath - Ringelstein Castle
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Rüthen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Rüthen is WestfalenWanderWeg Etappe 8: Rüthen - Büren. This trail is estimated to be 9.8 mi long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Rüthen?
Rüthen: With an ascent of 1,450 ft, Sauerland-Waldroute Etappe 9: Bilsteintal - Kallenhardt has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Sauerland-Waldroute Etappe 11: Bibertal - Ringelstein with 892 ft of elevation gain.
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- Schloß Körtlinghausen
- Schutzhütte Glocken-Buche
- Glockenbuche
- Hohler Stein
- Kallenhardter Berg
- Hexenturm
- Kalvarienberg
- Biesenberg
- Eulenspiegel
- Großer Äsberg
- Önningsberg
- Biber Beach
- Schneringer Berg
- Sandkaule
- Campingplatz Kallenhardt
- Römerlager Kneblinghausen
- Hohler Stein
- Höhle am Kattenstein
- Schutzhütte Schlingsiepen Hirscheck
- Grillhütte