Best river 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...

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

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...

Popular loop to the only natural waterfall in North Rhine-Westphalia, near Bestwig, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route leads through a lush mixed forest to the impressive Plästerlegge in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park. The paths are mostly natural. Sturdy shoes are recommended. There is plenty of seating around the waterfall. Here you can rest and enjoy the sound of the waterfall. The Plästerlegge is particularly impressive after a few rainy days - then it turns into an impressive...

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

This wild and romantic nature hike leads through one of the most spectacular gorges in the Sauerland region, right next to Winterberg. The trail explores the Helletal Nature Reserve, following a diverse mixture of narrow, partly rocky paths, small bridges, and maintained forest trails. A central highlight is the passage through the deeply incised gorge, where water cascades over rocky steps, and the idyllic Bodensee (a small forest lake) at the valley's end. In the steep hillside forests and...

Charming hiking trail near Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts directly at Winterberg railway station. It is therefore easy to arrive by train or use the car park at the station. The source of the Ruhr lies along the way. From here, the Ruhr makes its way through the Sauerland region for over 200 kilometres before flowing into the Rhine near Duisburg. There is a tourist information centre with bathrooms and a restaurant at the station where it is possible to stop for...