Best walking trails in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park
The Neue Hagen nature reserve exerts an extraordinary fascination. At an altitude of 800 meters, the heath and raised bog are home to rare flora and fauna that have been protected since 1955. Heidschnucken sheep, which act as "natural lawnmowers", graze there and thus ensure the preservation of the heath. Birds such as the cuckoo, capercaillie and nightjar build their nests. Hobby biologists even discover arctic and alpine plants in the Neuer Hagen nature reserve.
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- 4.4 (345)·Moderate·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrWild 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...
- 4.5 (55)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular 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
- 4.0 (30)·Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular hike through the Hemer Felsenmeer. South of the Sauerland Park, the path runs through the wild, rugged rocky landscape and the fairytale Balver Forest. There are several caves along the hike. The route begins at the information center. Highlights of the hike: - Bear Cave - Viewpoint Helle - Pericks climb - Heinrichtshöhle - Prince's Cave - Karst formation and caves - Felsenmeer viewpoint
- 4.1 (22)·Easy·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a wonderful loop for a family stroll. The route runs through meadows and forests around the Singerberg. The first few hundred meters are on a hiking trail along a road. Highlights of the hike: - Singerberg - idyllic forest and meadow
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail near Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start and finish of this short loop trail through the forest is at the Winterberg Golf Club. You can also stop here for refreshments after the walk. The route runs around the Langenberg and includes a longer but moderate climb towards the end. Highlights of the hike: - Langenberg - quiet forest trails
- 4.2 (19)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPromising tour in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Through the Helletal forest park over the Rothaarsteig to the HAPIMAG holiday park. On a pilgrimage route it goes into the forest area of the Ruhrkopf - to the Ruhrquelle. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic forest landscapes - Nice prospects - Interesting local flora and fauna
- 4.1 (17)·Easy·1.8 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort and family-friendly walks in Brilon, North Rhine-Westphalia. The charming walk is located in the beautiful Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park. Parking is available at the starting point, but you can also arrive by bus. Highlights of the tour: - Observation tower for beautiful views of the surroundings - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes
- 4.7 (7)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start and finish of the A3 loop trail is the car park at the Ruhrquelle. Shortly before the end of the hike, you can relax on the benches near the Ruhquelle and have a picnic. Highlights of the hike: - Ruhrkopf - Source of the Ruhr - Forest hut Elkeringhausen - Quiet forest trails
- 4.6 (9)·Easy·1.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis hike takes you around the Hillebachsee lake near Niedersfeld, a district of Winterberg in the Sauerland region. The route starts right at the parking lot at the Hillebachsee leisure facility, right next to the bathing bay and the water ski facility. The trail runs as a barrier-free loop directly along the shore. Grey herons and ducks can often be seen in the adjacent wet meadows and shoreline woodland, while trout are native to the clear waters of the mountain lake. In the summer...
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Where is the best trail for walking in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park is Winterberger Schluchten- und Brückenpfad, which has a 4.4 star rating from 345 reviews. This trail is 2.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 446 ft.
What is the longest walking trail in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park is Kückelheim Rundweg K2. This trail is estimated to be 5.7 mi long.
How many walking trails are in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park?
There are 52 walking trails in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park.These walking trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 741 AllTrails community reviews.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park?
Rundwanderweg Waldenburg has the most elevation gain for walking trails with 1,181 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Kückelheim Rundweg K2, which has 1,095 ft of elevation gain.
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