Best historic site trails in Rüthen

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Explore the most popular historic site 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

#1 - Wald Schloss-Route
5.0 (6)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#2 - Um den Kalvarienberg mit Blick auf Kallenhardt
3.7 (10)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#3 - Entlang der Biber zum Biberteich
4.9 (3)·Easy·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
#4 - Rund um Kallenhardt
2.8 (2)·Hard·14.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hr
Charming "billy goat tour" near Rüthen. Highlights of the route: Kallenhardt - Klausemühle - Frankenberg - Kalvarienberg - Glennbrücke - Hoher Stein nature reserve - Limestone quarry - Kallenhardt
#5 - WestfalenWanderWeg Etappe 8: Rüthen - Büren
Moderate·9.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Stage 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...
#6 - Sauerland-Waldroute Etappe 11: Bibertal - Ringelstein
Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Exciting 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest historic site trail in Rüthen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Rüthen is Rund um Kallenhardt. This trail is estimated to be 14.6 mi long.

Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Rüthen?

Rüthen: With an ascent of 2,181 ft, Rund um Kallenhardt has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Wald Schloss-Route with 1,069 ft of elevation gain.