Best trails near Rastplatz Auf der Höhe

This route follows stage 3 of the Rothaarsteig, connecting the winter sports hub of Winterberg with the mountain village of Schanze on one of the trail's most famous sections. From Winterberg, the path leads past the St. Georg ski jump up to the Kahler Asten (842 m / 2,762 ft), the most renowned peak in the region. Here, the open heathland offers a spectacular 360-degree view that, on clear days, extends as far as the Harz Mountains and the Rhön. After visiting the source of the Lenne River,...

A scenic section of the route in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The tenth and last stage of the Winterberger Hochtour begins in the high village of Hoheleye and leads back to the starting point on the Kahler Asten. Follow the Rothaarsteig until you reach the Astenturm. From the mountain Auf der Höhe with a refuge you have a great panoramic view of the Sauerland landscape. On the Kahler Asten it goes over a historical ravine, here the end point of the high tour is...

This peaceful loop leads directly across the famous high-altitude heathland plateau of the Kahler Asten mountain in the Rothaargebirge range. The terrain follows smooth, well-maintained dirt paths and gentle unpaved walkways that wind past unique weather-beaten dwarf pines and vast fields of wild mountain blueberries and cranberries. Walkers head straight toward the iconic stone Astenturm observation tower, which serves as a historic milestone and landmark at the summit. The trail provides...

Panoramic circular route on the heights around Langewiese, North Rhine-Westphalia. The moderate path leads via Hoheleye into the cool Odeborntal with varied nature and culture and back up to the high-altitude villages of Neuastenberg and Lenneplatz. On the route you can enjoy the "state-approved healing climate". The high-altitude health resort of Winterberg bears this predicate. Highlights: - air treatment region - charming landscape - magnificent views