Insider tips - Hiking
Hiking can be so nice! Especially if there is something new to discover off the beaten tracks.
Hiking can be so nice! Especially if there is something new to discover off the beaten tracks.
On historic pilgrimage routes through Münsterland
Even hundreds of years ago pilgrims were crossing what is now NRW on the way to Santiago de Compostela. One of these historical routes passes through Münsterland.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
Read moreOne-day expeditions
Forest myths, half-timbered houses and Heinrich Böll: the Bergische Streifzüge (Bergisch Wanderings) trails offer 24 half- and full-day themed tours.
Read moreToday golden-yellow calamine pansies still bloom along the route to Stolberg
For a long time, metal extraction and processing were traditional trades in Stolberg near Aachen. The Copper Trail leads directly into the past.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
Read moreWandering through a landscape of streams and water meadows
With its rivers, lakes and streams, the Maas-Schwalm-Nette Nature Park in the Lower Rhine is a watery wonderland for hikers.
Level of difficulty: easy
Read moreSculptures paths and art trails in the Mettmann district
Whether Neanderthal silhouettes or mutant animals, the Mettmann district offers plenty of art in public spaces.
Level of difficulty: easy
Read moreA hiking trail for peak climbers
The Sauerland Höhenflug (Sauerland High-Flyer) crosses the summits of Sauerland and offers bird’s eye views of the valleys.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
Read morePanoramic views and salt water springs on a hike through the Teutoburg Forest
Panoramic views, salt water springs and Marta Herford: the Hanseatic Trail in the Teutoburg Forest offers hiking with plenty of nature, relaxation and cultural highlights.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
Read moreA hiking trail that links the Eifel with the Rhine
At 90 kilometres, the Ahrsteig is one of the shorter long-distance hiking trails in Germany. But when it comes to variety it can more than hold its own.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
Read moreFollowing the footsteps of the Romans from the Eifel to Cologne
Where the Romans once directed fresh water from the Eifel mountains to Cologne, tourists and walkers can now marvel at ancient relics on the Roman Canal hiking trail.
Level of difficulty: easy
Read moreA circuit offering exceptional views and historical insights
The Kindelsbergpfad (Kindelsberg Trail) in Siegerland-Wittgenstein combines idyllic nature with information on the region’s mining history.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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