Best trail running trails in Schmallenberg

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#1 - Westfelder Antoniussteig
4.6 (38)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Varied excursion in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is a certified premium hiking trail characterized by beautiful views. Forests, meadows and heathland dominate the landscape. The idyllic golden village of Westfeld also awaits. The route is marked W3 throughout. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic, varied natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views of the surrounding area
#2 - Rothaarsteig-Spur Sorper-Panoramapfad
4.7 (25)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Popular quality trail in the Rothaar Mountains, North Rhine-Westphalia The Rothaarsteig-Spur Sorper Panoramapfad is a certified quality hiking trail in the Sorpe Valley. Not far from the famous "Rothaarsteig" long-distance hiking trail, you start this beautiful day hike at the Niedersorpe hiking portal (alternatively: Schmallenberg). From there you walk along the Sorpe, through quiet coniferous and hardwood forests and past quite a few pretty villages. Most of the paths are close to nature...
#3 - Bödenfelder Hollenpfad
4.8 (23)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Promising hiking excursion in Bödefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular route owes its name to small mythical creatures (Hollen), which are said to have lived in front of the gates of the picturesque village of Bödefeld and guarded precious stones. One day they gave a precious gem to a girl in need. After that, greedy people stormed the cave of the little mythical creatures and since then the hells have never been seen again. This fairytale hike leads mostly through the forest without...
#4 - Auf dem Höhenrundweg um den Vordersten Hohen Knochen
4.2 (10)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Panoramic and family-friendly hiking trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Easy circular route with great views. The start and finish is at the Hoher Knochen car park, but there is also a bus stop with the same name. Highlights of the tour: - Pretty prospects - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
#5 - Golddorf-Route Grafschaft
4.6 (7)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#6 - Latrop - Hubertus
4.8 (8)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular loop trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike begins in the Latroptal and leads through fields and forest up to the Hubertushoehe. Back in Latrop, a visit to the forest workers' museum is recommended (open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., free entry). Highlights of the hike: - Hubertus height - Forestry Museum - Schanze forest reserve
#7 - Schneidersberg Loop from Jagdhaus
4.0 (4)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Popular loop trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful hike between the Schneiderberg, Homberg and Ewigeberg. Very close to the route is the wisent wilderness on the Rothaarsteig, a project for the settlement and reintroduction of wisents that is unique in Germany. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest trails - Jagdhaus - Detour to the Wisent Wilderness (optional)
#8 - Kleins Wiese Loop Trail A1
4.0 (10)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Family-friendly loop trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Always following the hiking sign "A1", this route runs from the Hotel Kleins Wiese around the Bergstey. Only moderate differences in altitude and the short distance offer the best conditions for a very leisurely hike with the family. The A1 loop trail runs almost exclusively along gravel paths. Highlights of the hike: - Bergstey - idyllic forest
#9 - Falke Rothaarsteig Marathon
3.9 (7)·Hard·25.9 mi
Promising and varied hiking tour in Schmallenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the route of the Falke Rothaarsteig Marathon. Please note the StVo. It is possible that some parts of this route have been specially closed for the marathon and are now integrated again into normal road traffic. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views
#10 - Rundweg um Fleckenberg F3
4.4 (5)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest running trail in Schmallenberg?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Schmallenberg is Falke Rothaarsteig Marathon. This trail is estimated to be 25.9 mi long.

Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Schmallenberg?

Schmallenberg: With an ascent of 4,146 ft, Falke Rothaarsteig Marathon has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Latrop, Kühhude, und Grenzweg with 1,820 ft of elevation gain.