Best trails near Schanzen-Wirbel

This loop starts at the "Untere Pforte" market square and leads through the middle of the ski lift carousel, which shows its green side in summer. The trail leads through fragrant spruce forests and across wide mountain meadows where the purple heather blooms in late summer. With a bit of luck, deer or black woodpeckers can be spotted in the quiet sections of forest. A special vantage point is the Sürenberg refuge, which offers a sweeping view over Winterberg. As the route is mostly on paved...

Varied circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia. Technically very easy circular route, mostly on gravel roads around the ski lift carousel and the trail park. The climbs require a certain level of fitness, but it can also be pushed comfortably. Otherwise well suited for beginners and families. Highlights of the tour: - Surenberg - mine square - Landal station - Holiday park Landal Winterberg - Poppenberg valley station - Astenstrasse ski lift

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,...

Exciting and demanding mountain bike tour in Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The technically demanding loop connects the difficult (black) trails. For this circular route, which begins and ends at the Bremberg parking lot, the driver should be experienced. Highlights of the route: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes

The starting point is the market square with the merchant's monument "Lower Gate". From there it goes over the bridge of the bypass road and past the campsite. The old road leads into the valley of the nameless (the name comes from Laameloofe, which means clay-bearing brook). Continue along the Brembergweg and along the golf course to the mine site. There is a refuge here to rest. Continue towards the ski area and to the next hut on the upper Brembergweg. Turn right there; soon you will find...

The 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...

Panoramic loop to the Kahler Asten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop opens up the landscape around the Kahler Asten near Winterberg. One destination on the way to the summit is the Lennequelle spring, which rises in a small rocky outcrop on the slope of the mountain. Once at the top, the view opens up over the hilly landscape of the Sauerland. The route leads through the spruce forests typical of the region and over the treeless heathland of the summit, which gives the mountain its name...

Popular loop trail in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful route begins in Winterberg. In the ski and bike area, it is often a bit crowded, but the further away you go from Winterberg, the quieter it gets. Highlights of the hike: - Poppenberg - Bremen - Langenberg - Winterberg

Panoramic mountain bike tour in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia. This wonderful MTB tour leads to two of the most well-known vantage points in the Hochsauerland. First you cycle over a short, but quite steep ascent to the Grossen Bildchen. You continue through the Nordenau Forest and from there up to the Hoher Knochen. After you have enjoyed the view there, too, you follow the familiar paths back to Winterberg. Highlights of the tour: - wayside shrine on the Grossen Bildchen - Hoher...

Promising and adventurous mountain bike tour in Siedlingshausen near Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Exciting round for a mountain bike adventure, rest stops are available. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Parking available - Opportunities for viewing - Delightful natural landscapes