Nature hikes in western Germany — Outdoor Initiative #rausundlos

On the Frohn-Wald-Weg you can just step out and escape the stress of everyday life. There is not much distraction on the way, so that you can switch off completely and let the forest around you work on you. Forest bathing is on the program on the ten-kilometer tour - you can take a break with a picnic… read more

Mystical and mighty twisted rock formations and pulpits tower up in the forest, Celtic places of worship line your path and a defiant castle rises in front of you. The Kirkeler rock tour promises one thing above all: you will definitely not get bored on the ten-kilometer circular hike.



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You have probably already seen a picture of the legendary Eltz Castle, if you haven't even been there yourself. But not only the castle and the view make this region a great destination. The hiking trails around the castle lead you into a picturesque forest landscape - always along the Elzbach.



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The small valley near Trippstadt hides a wonderfully enchanted place that has become a special photo motif thanks to a small wooden house and a lively stream. On this tour you hike the magical path through the Karlstal with its dense, green treetops and mossy rocks - but on the hike you will encounter… read more

Everything that is bizarre and unique in a special way has gathered on the Dahner Felsenpfad: along the way you can experience impressive rock formations, hike under them and look for the monster in the monster rock. The adventure hiking trail leads you over ten kilometers from Dahn in the South-West… read more

In the Fulda-Werra-Bergland, the beautiful Hoher Meißner mountain range runs through the landscape. On this ten-kilometer circular hike you can get to know the giant of the Hessian country in an impressive way - for this you go deep into the forest near Kassel. The starting point for this small but fine… read more

Alpine happiness arises around the Edersee in the middle of Hesse. Because the spectacular views and the deep blue water of the lake will make your hiker's heart beat faster. On this tour you can therefore experience the great mountain panorama around the Edersee almost all the time over ten kilometers… read more

You can travel to this Hessian circular hike with a special means of transport. The starting point of the ten-kilometer tour is the mountain station of the Rüdesheim cable car. First you can come to the Rhine city by train, bus or car and then take the cable car to say goodbye to lofty heights.



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From one city to the next and still always in the country: This hiking tour through the eastern Teutoburg Forest takes you directly to the local recreation area in the East Westphalian capital of Bielefeld. From Steinhagen train station, you walk ten kilometers along the idyllic Kammweg, up to the H… read more

From one city to the next and still always in the country: This hiking tour through the eastern Teutoburg Forest takes you directly to the local recreation area in the East Westphalian capital of Bielefeld. From Steinhagen train station, you walk ten kilometers along the idyllic Kammweg, up to the H… read more

A black bat marks the short but demanding Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad on the Eder. On it you hike through a dense forest area and along rough rock cliffs. Despite the shortness of the tour, the path is tough and you should only go it if you are sure-footed. If you are in the mood for a little adventure… read more

In Hesse you can take a short trip back in time on this hike. In addition to the Römerforum Waldgrimes in the district of Lahnau of the same name, the Dünsberg is also on your way there. Celts lived there for over 800 years and built a large fortified settlement. You can still see parts of the facility… read more

The NaturWanderPark delux brings together the best of four nature parks. Rocks, water, forest and a lot of history. You can experience the latter especially on the Neuer-Burg-Weg around Neuerburg. In addition to historical walls, you will also experience great views on this hike - for example from the… read more

Behind the name of this hiking tour hides a diverse day between panoramic views and educational nature experiences. The starting point is the town of Heimbach near the Am Giebel bus stop. If you arrive by car, there is also a parking lot at the starting point.





From Heimbach you hike to the Rur from where… read more

You can spend a day at the water on the edge of the Hohen Mark in the middle of North Rhine-Westphalia. The Halter Reservoir is a great way to get out into nature quickly in an urban setting. A special feature of the route: You cross the Halter See with a ferry.



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