Best moderate trails in Naturschutzgebiet Helpensteiner Bachtal, Upper Schaagbachtal and Petersholz
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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 (157)·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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