Best forest trails in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park

Wild and romantic loop in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany This beautiful route is one of the most spectacular in the Sauerland! In this wildly romantic valley, it suddenly looks like you're in another world. In the shape of a figure eight, a landscape full of bizarre beauty can be experienced here. At the beginning, the route follows the Rothaarsteig long-distance hiking trail for a short distance, before later passing through the Helletal valley, where steep rock faces and...

Idyllic hike in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. At 841.9 meters high, the Kahler Asten is the third highest mountain in the Rothaargebirge. Parking spaces and a bus stop are available at the starting point. On the mountain can a weather station and the Astenturm can be found, which has a hotel restaurant. Also a very popular winter sports area. Highlights of the tour: - Bare branches - Ast Tower - Landwehr Winterberger Schanze

Scenic and varied hiking and running tour in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike (or running tour) leads from the P5 parking lot in Winterberg to the Kahler Asten and the Hoher Knochen. Arrival by bus is also possible. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic views - Interesting local flora and fauna - Charming natural landscape

Fantastic circular route in the Sauerland mountains, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is a certified premium hiking trail and is part of the Rothaarsteig trails. Start is at the parking lot at the ski hut in Westfeld. It goes up to what is probably the most famous of all Sauerland mountains via the Kahler Asten Steig. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended in order to enjoy the magnificent mountain world unscathed. This ascent has it all, but also rewards with great views of many gorges and...

Picturesque and scenic excursion in the Sauerland-Roothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very charming hiking trail that leads through the Sauerland-Roothaargebirge nature park. A particularly beautiful trail that is suitable for the whole family. Highlights of the tour: - Through the Sauerland-Roothaar Mountains Nature Park - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

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 loop starts at the "Untere Pforte" market square and leads through the middle of the ski lift carousel, which shows its green side in summer. The trail leads through fragrant spruce forests and across wide mountain meadows where the purple heather blooms in late summer. With a bit of luck, deer or black woodpeckers can be spotted in the quiet sections of forest. A special vantage point is the Sürenberg refuge, which offers a sweeping view over Winterberg. As the route is mostly on paved...

Popular loop trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the Center Parcs Park Hochsauerland directly into the picturesque nature - this loop trail runs through fields and forest and offers great views from the Winterkopf. Parts of the route are identical to the popular Medebach winter hiking trails 5 and 7. Highlights of the hike: - Winterkopf - well-developed hiking trails - great views over the Hochsauerland - Weddelberg

Panoramic hiking tour in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This fairly leisurely loop starts at Winterberg railroad station. From there, the trail leads close to the Helle along idyllic forest paths and finally across meadows to Elkringhausen. On the other side of the Helle, the trail leads back and passes the small Bodensee lake, where it is worth taking a break. A slight ascent goes back to the station. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views of Helle and Lake Constance - Local flora...

This route follows stage 1 of the Rothaarsteig, connecting the old Hanseatic town of Brilon with the popular resort town of Willingen on a scenic section. The hike starts at the historic marketplace in Brilon and leads through the Briloner Bürgerwald up to the Borberg, the highest point of the Brilon plateau, offering expansive views of the Ruhr Valley. Further highlights include the Ginsterköpfe with its "forest sofa," the artistic "Feuereiche" (Fire Oak), and the imposing Bruchhauser Steine...