Best long trails in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park

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...

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...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Bruchhauser stones - Bornstein, Feldstein, Ravenstein, Goldstein - are designated as a monument and bird sanctuary, among other things. The Schmala dam is also along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Bruchhauser Steine nature reserve - Dam Schmala - Istenberg - fieldstone

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...

This route follows the second stage of the Rothaarsteig and connects the World Cup town of Willingen with the well-known winter sports center of Winterberg along a scenically stunning stretch. The hike takes you over the Langenberg (843 m), the highest mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia, and through the Neuer Hagen Nature Reserve, the state’s largest high moor. Highlights include the sweeping panoramic view from the treeless summit of the Clemensberg, a visit to the source of the Ruhr River,...

Fantastic and varied hiking tour in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. Always along the water it goes around the Genkeltalsperre. The hiking sign is a white A4 on a black background. Highlights of the route: - beautiful natural landscapes - local flora and fauna - Great views of and around the Genkeltalsperre

Certified premium trail from Raumland, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that promises a real adventure for the whole family. The path leads through varied landscapes past picturesque alluvial meadows along the Eder, rocky cliffs and wild slate quarries with partly alpine paths. From time to time the path leads alongside the busy road. A small bat marker shows the course of the Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad along the entire circular route. This hike can...

Idyllic loop around the Sorpesee lake, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop around the Sorpe reservoir in the Sauerland region is well developed and has hardly any metres in altitude. There are some shady sections and beautiful views of the equalising basin. There are beaches around the Sorpesee for swimming, sailing, fishing, hiking and cycling. This route therefore offers everything for a great leisure activity. Due to the minimal gradients, this route is suitable for everyone. The distance...

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,...