Best forest trails in Windeck
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Windeck 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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- 4.6 (31)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The approximately 8 km long meander path shows hikers in an impressive way the development of the Sieg from a meandering river to a river course that was determined by humankind, among other things, through the construction of a railway line. In the backwaters of the Sieg, rare animals and plants find a habitat that is under nature protection, the 84 m wide Sieg waterfall in Schladern is an example of...
- 4.6 (32)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrScenic section of the Sieg nature trail A varied hike on the Natursteig Sieg nature trail. The route leads along several sections of the Sieg river and offers a good balance of sunny meadow paths, forest trails and streams. The route is very hilly overall and leads partly along tarmac roads. This stage goes up and down wooded heights to the Sieg on sometimes narrow and steep paths. Nature and the views of the floodplains to the full can be enjoyed. Highlights: - Windeck museum village -...
- 3.9 (19)·Hard·12.4 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrSection of the natural trail Sieg In the nature reserve "Forests on the Leuscheid" you can experience pure nature, forest and bubbling springs. Again and again you hike on winding paths, then again on wide forest roads. Here it goes gently uphill to the ring wall system. Highlights: - Nature reserve "Forests on the Leuscheid" - Ring wall system
- 4.0 (16)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrFamily-friendly hiking excursion in the Bergisches Land nature park. This route welcomes you from afar with the towers of the parish church of St. Laurentius, the “Siegtaldoms”. Another highlight on this route is the Dattenfeld manor. Overall, you walk through an idyllic place and two pretty stream valleys, along the Trimbach and Engbach. Highlights of the route: - Dattenfeld Castle - Idyllic places - Pretty natural landscape - Towers of the parish church of St. Laurentius
- 5.0 (6)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrA varied circular route in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts at the train station in Schladern and leads through forests as well as field and meadow paths up to Windeck Castle. You return to Schladern via the Sieg waterfall and the Sieguferweg. Highlights: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes - Refreshments
- 4.4 (12)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe Künstlerweg Sieg leads through the state-recognized resort Herchen. Starting from the center, one walks over several stairs to lookout point. Here you circle the victory loop. From the valley again stairs to the heights above the railway tunnel and new views of the Siegtal and on the waterfront promenade to start.
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·11.5 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThe quality trail "Natursteig Sieg" offers nearly 200 km of pure hiking pleasure from Siegburg to Mudersbach. It leads through lonely natural landscapes of the Victory Valley, past many cultural attractions and impresses with impressive river landscapes and magnificent views. No wide trails, but narrow paths and a challenging route characterize this exceptional trail. This stage offers great views of castles and mountains, a museum village and a forest of giants. However, one should have a...
- 4.7 (7)·Hard·9.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrWonderful, eventful circular hike through the "Windecker Ländchen" near Windeck, North Rhine-Westphalia. The picturesque route leads past farmsteads, mills, hilltop villages, forests, meadows and wooded hilltops. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Windeck?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Windeck is Natursteig Sieg Stage 6: Loop around Herchen. This trail is estimated to be 12.4 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Windeck?
Windeck: With an ascent of 13,241 ft, Leverkusen Opladen - Herchen has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Natursteig Sieg Etappe 8: Schladern nach Au with 2,660 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Windeck?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Windeck is Natursteig Sieg - Stage 7: Herchen - Schladern with a 4.6-star rating from 32 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Siegfall
- Burg Windeck
- An der Burgruine
- Wohnmobilstellplatz “Dreisel”
- Burg Dattenfeld
- Hensberg
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Herchen
- Platz am Brunnenweg
- Hindenburgdenkmal
- Heilbrunnen
- Pulvermühle Elisenthal
- Landwehr
- Burg Mauel
- Düsseldorfer Hütte
- Besucherbergwerk Grube Silberhardt
- Auelsberg
- Dreisel
- Auenberg
- Hohes Wäldchen
- Campingplatz Dattenfeld