Best forest trails in Naturschutzgebiet Helpensteiner Bachtal, Upper Schaagbachtal and Petersholz
4.4(158 reviews)
The Helpensteiner Bachtal is the valley of the "motte". At the upper reaches, directly below the Protestant youth center, lies the old refuge castle (or motte) Duivelsberg in the swamp. The Lords of Helpenstein once lived here.
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- 4.4 (156)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular premium hiking trail in North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is a certified premium hiking trail and takes you through the idyllic Schaagbachtal nature reserve. The route mostly follows natural paths, past the "Birgelener Pützchen" pilgrimage chapel and the "Haus Wildenrath" biological station. This route is part of the hiking region "WasserWanderWelt". Danger! Sometimes the signage is missing or could be improved. It is therefore worth using the offline map or a physical hiking...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best forest trail to hike in Naturschutzgebiet Helpensteiner Bachtal, Upper Schaagbachtal and Petersholz?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best forest trail to hike in Naturschutzgebiet Helpensteiner Bachtal, Upper Schaagbachtal and Petersholz is Birgeler Jungle, which has a 4.4 star rating from 156 reviews. This trail is 8.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 964 ft.
What is the longest forest trail in Naturschutzgebiet Helpensteiner Bachtal, Upper Schaagbachtal and Petersholz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Naturschutzgebiet Helpensteiner Bachtal, Upper Schaagbachtal and Petersholz is Birgeler Jungle. This trail is estimated to be 8.4 mi long.
How many forest trails are in Naturschutzgebiet Helpensteiner Bachtal, Upper Schaagbachtal and Petersholz?
There is one forest trail in Naturschutzgebiet Helpensteiner Bachtal, Upper Schaagbachtal and Petersholz.This forest trail has an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 158 AllTrails community reviews.
