Best partially-paved trails in Winterberg

Panoramic hike in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the train station you hike through the Kurpark, the old town of Winterberg and over the Kreuzweg around the Kreuzberg. On well-paved paths you hike down into the Orketal. Then you continue through the Helletal back to the starting point. Nice loop with good views. Dogs can mostly run freely on the paths (with the exception of the city and the nature reserve). Highlights of the hike: - Bergwiesen nature...

This route follows stage 3 of the Rothaarsteig, connecting the winter sports hub of Winterberg with the mountain village of Schanze on one of the trail's most famous sections. From Winterberg, the path leads past the St. Georg ski jump up to the Kahler Asten (842 m / 2,762 ft), the most renowned peak in the region. Here, the open heathland offers a spectacular 360-degree view that, on clear days, extends as far as the Harz Mountains and the Rhön. After visiting the source of the Lenne River,...

Charming and idyllic hiking trail in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start is in the center of Winterberg. There are plenty of parking spaces and places to stop for refreshments after the walk. The easy hike leads through the active and spa park, partly on asphalted paths and forest trails. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful views of the mountain meadows near Winterberg

Promising and charming hiking excursion through the Neuer Hagen nature reserve, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Neuer Hagen nature reserve is located in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views from the New Clemensberg - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes

This classic high-altitude tour leads through the "roof of the Sauerland" and connects the highest church village in the region, Altastenberg, with its most famous peak. The trail opens up the vast high heath landscapes of the Rothaargebirge and runs along a varied mix of well-maintained hiking trails, natural paths and sections of the famous Rothaarsteig. A central highlight is the summit of the Kahler Asten (841 m) with its striking viewing tower and the high heath area, which is...

The starting point is the market square with the merchant's monument "Lower Gate". From there it goes over the bridge of the bypass road and past the campsite. The old road leads into the valley of the nameless (the name comes from Laameloofe, which means clay-bearing brook). Continue along the Brembergweg and along the golf course to the mine site. There is a refuge here to rest. Continue towards the ski area and to the next hut on the upper Brembergweg. Turn right there; soon you will find...

Demanding and promising mountain bike tour in the Sauerland near Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The MTB tour begins at the Bremberg car park. It goes first over Winterberg and through the Ruhr valley to Niedernfeld. From here it gets demanding - the path goes steeply uphill towards Langenberg and Hochheide. The efforts are rewarded with wonderful views. It goes up and down over the Hillekopf to Küstelberg and back to WInterberg. Great views and nice rest areas are the reward for all the...

Leisurely hike around Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The W7 Rauchlochweg is a relaxed hike into the so-called "smoke hole" and further into the beautiful forest area of the Silbecke. The round begins at the market square in Winterberg and is easy to walk. Highlights: - Silbecketal - Sonneborn - Refreshments

Popular loop trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful route begins in Winterberg. In the ski and bike area, it is often a bit crowded, but the further away you go from Winterberg, the quieter it gets. Highlights of the hike: - Poppenberg - Bremen - Langenberg - Winterberg