Best trails near Wetzstein
3.7(44 reviews)
Want to check out Wetzstein from the trail? Good news: 4 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wetzstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.0 (9)·Hard·14.5 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrThe tour starts at the train station in Winterberg and first runs through the tourist resort to St. Georgs-Schanze with a wonderful all-round view of the Hochsauerland. A beautiful forest path takes you to the most famous mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Kahler Asten. There you can climb the Astenturm or hike the heir path with its 15 stations and the Lenne spring. Cross the forest to reach the "Helleplatz" car park and from there take the bus back to Winterberg. The route continues...
- 3.5 (19)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The Mollseifen-Weg is a great, but - due to some ascents and descents - also somewhat demanding hike in the Sauerland. The starting point is near the tourist information in Neuastenberg. There are some nice restaurants in the town of Neuastenberg. From Neuastenberg the N3 leads to the source of the Odeborn river, up to the Wetzstein and via Mollseifen back to the starting point. Countless wonderful viewpoints await hikers along the...
- 4.1 (15)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular route in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike starts in Neuastenberg and leads through high beech forest. It leads through the Angstbecke Canyon Forest nature reserve and the forest village of Mollseifen, past meadows and back to the starting point. Highlights: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·15.2 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrA scenic section of the route in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The seventh stage of the Sauerland high-altitude flight begins in the health resort Altastenberg, the highest place in North Rhine-Westphalia. Natural paths and a nature trail lead to the Kahler Asten, a piece of which runs parallel to the Rothaarsteig. On the Kahler Asten there is a mountain inn, a meteorological station and a natural history exhibition. In Mollseifen there is again the opportunity to strengthen...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Wetzstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wetzstein is Jugendwanderweg Winterberger Höhentour, which has a 4.0 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 14.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,880 ft.
What is the longest trail near Wetzstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wetzstein is Sauerland-Höhenflug Stage 7: Altastenberg - Hallenberg. This trail is estimated to be 15.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wetzstein?
Wetzstein: With an ascent of 2,880 ft, Jugendwanderweg Winterberger Höhentour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Sauerland-Höhenflug Stage 7: Altastenberg - Hallenberg with 2,276 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wetzstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wetzstein is Jugendwanderweg Winterberger Höhentour with a 4.0-star rating from 9 reviews.
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