Best trails near Papenbrink

Popular loop trail in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia. The southern hiking trail at Porta Westfalica is marked with an "A2-PWK" logo. The starting point of the almost 6 km long tour around the former quarry and the Papenbrink is the hiking car park at the Kleinenbremen visitor mine. The mine with museum is only open on weekends in November and December, otherwise daily. Highlights of the hike: - natural paths - Visitor Mine and Museum Kleinenbremen - Quarry - View...

This picturesque trail around Lennestadt offers a relaxing journey into the heart of Germany’s low mountain ranges. The route follows a loop that showcases the region’s characteristic greenery, where nature lovers may, with a bit of luck, spot woodpeckers in the old-growth forest. The trail honors Dr. Eduard Braun, who had deep roots in the Elspe region. Hikers enjoy sweeping views over the valleys and the charming architecture of the surrounding villages. The ground is mostly firm, but may...

This route follows stage 13 of the Weserbergland-Weg, connecting the timber-framed town of Rinteln with the final destination of Porta Westfalica on a crowning final section. The hike starts in the historic center of Rinteln and leads up to the Wülpker Egge, near which the Kleinenbremen visitor mine offers insights into regional mining history. Crossing the state border into North Rhine-Westphalia, the trail reaches the "Porta Kanzel" viewpoint, offering a stunning look at the goal: the...

Diverse long-distance hiking trail in the Wiehen and Weser Mountains In the Mühlenkreis there is an abundance of historical mills that have been lovingly restored and fully functional - the long-distance hiking trail lives up to its name. The direction of travel and the division of stages can be designed individually; three of the stages suggested here are well suited for beginners with a length of less than 15 km. The last stage is a little longer, but it is also easy to master. On the way...

Varied route section in the Weser Mountains The last stage starts in Porta Westfalica, here you can also travel by train. In autumn, flocks of gray geese and many other migratory birds can be observed in the bird paradise on the Weser. As before, it goes through the wooded Weser Mountains with its flora and fauna. Highlights: - "Bird Paradise" - Maschmeyer's mill in Holzhausen - Kleinenbremen visitor mine - Röckemann's windmill in icebergs

Varied tour in North Rhine-Westphalia. It starts at the Kleinenbremen visitor mine. Head south towards Icebergs. You cross the Weser and drive to Stemmen, Möllenbeck and Rinteln. Most of the time it goes along open corridors and fields. When you leave Nordstadt, it gets a bit more strenuous: you go into the forest and up to the Luhdener cliff. Then continue west and to the starting point.