Best backpacking trails in Weser Uplands Nature Park

This route follows stage 13 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting the timber-framed town of Rinteln with the final destination of Porta Westfalica on a crowning final section. The hike starts in the historic center of Rinteln and leads up to the Wülpker Egge, near which the Kleinenbremen visitor mine offers insights into regional mining history. Crossing the state border into North Rhine-Westphalia, the trail reaches the "Porta Kanzel" viewpoint, offering a stunning look at the goal: the...

Stage 6 of the "Ith-Hils-Weg" long-distance hiking trail, Lower Saxony. The certified quality hiking trail "Ith-Hils-Weg" leads in an approx. 80 km long loop over two distinctive mountain ranges in the eastern Weser Uplands. The route begins in Duingen. From there it goes over the Duinger Berg and Thüster Berg to Salzhemmendorf. The town near the Kanstein is primarily known for its Ith-Sole-Therme, which is great for relaxing after a long day of hiking. At the end of the stage there are also...

Stage 1 of the "Ith-Hils-Weg" long-distance hiking trail, Lower Saxony. On an 80 km long loop, the Ith-Hils-Weg runs over two distinctive mountain ranges in the eastern Weser Uplands. The first stage of the certified quality trail begins in the pretty town of Coppenbrügge. From here it goes over the Ith ridge, past impressive rock formations and up to the Ith tower. There is an overnight accommodation (campground) at the Humboldtsee, which can be reached via an access path. You should...

This route follows stage 12 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting Rohdental with the historic town of Rinteln on a mystical and scenic section. The hike first leads to the Paschenburg, a prominent stone house in the middle of the forest that offers a magnificent view of the Weser Uplands. Along the ridge of the Weser Mountains, a detour to the historic Schaumburg Castle is well worth it, before the trail continues past the Luhden Klippenturm and finally descends into the beautiful old town of...

This route follows stage 10 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting Emmerthal with Rohrsen on the outskirts of Hamelin on a cinematic section. The hike leads through the Hellberg ridge via Hagenohsen and Völkershausen to Hastenbeck, a historic village that once served as the filming location for the Edgar Wallace mystery. Via the open forest and meadow paths of the Schecken ridge, the trail eventually reaches the destination of Rohrsen, where a visit to the historic old town of Hamelin and its...

Stage 2 of the long-distance cycle route "Weserradweg", Lower Saxony. This is the second stage of the Weser cycle path, which is one of the most popular river cycle paths in Germany. This 68 km long section starts in Höxter and the tour ends in Hameln, the Pied Piper City on the Weser. Highlights of the tour: - Höxter - The Pied Piper City of Hameln - Views of the Weser