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Hiking in Gemany’s Sauerland – the most beautiful multi–day Tours

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Hiking in Gemany’s Sauerland – the most beautiful multi–day Tours

Hiking Collection by Sauerland-Tourismus

8

Tours

125:44 h

268 mi

36,400 ft

Are you looking for a special challenge or an opportunity to train for your next alpine crossing? In this Collection, you’ll find eight of the most beautiful multi-day hiking Tours with optimal elevation gain in Sauerland. Fantastic views as far as the Rothaargebirge mountains, mighty peaks, places steeped in history and mystical high heath landscapes await.

Some of the Tours here are designated ‘Quality Hiking Trails’ – the name says it all. You can choose how you split up the daily distances. It’s up to you if you want to spend the whole day hiking through beautiful nature or just part. Either way, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable hiking holiday.

It’s time to get fit to enjoy hiking in the Sauerland!

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Tours & Highlights

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    Kneipp WanderWeg Olsberg – Sauerland

    12:40
    25.9 mi
    2.0 mph
    4,450 ft
    4,475 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Hiking and treading water alternate on the 42 kilometers of the certified “Wanderbares Deutschland Quality Trail”. The highlight are the six natural water treading points. It is just a great feeling to walk barefoot through the crystal-clear mountain streams.

    

    The circular route starts in Olsberg and leads

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  • 23:46
    49.7 mi
    2.1 mph
    7,825 ft
    7,825 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

    On the Winterberger Hochtour, 80 certified kilometers of hiking await you, which have it all. The “Wanderbares Deutschland Quality Trail” leads over the four highest mountains in the Sauerland. You hike through picturesque high heath landscapes and enjoy outstanding views over the Sauerland.

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  • 19:42
    43.0 mi
    2.2 mph
    4,975 ft
    4,975 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Certified as a “Wanderbares Deutschland Quality Trail”, the Medebacher Bergweg leads you over 69 kilometers of nature and hiking through the sun-kissed “Tuscany of the Sauerland”. Narrow paths and crossroads meander through the forest and meadow landscape along places steeped in history.

    

    You hike around

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  • 18:32
    40.7 mi
    2.2 mph
    4,625 ft
    4,600 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    As if in a landscape dream, the 66-kilometer-long Uplandsteig as a certified “Wanderbares Deutschland Quality Trail” leads through mixed forest, beech forest, fir forest, field corridors, flowering meadows and swamp landscapes.

    On the way you hike the highest mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia: the 843

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  • 17:42
    37.9 mi
    2.1 mph
    4,575 ft
    4,575 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

    The route of the 62-kilometer-long Diemelsteig, which is certified as a "quality hiking trail in Germany", leads through the green valleys and over the striking mountain ranges of the eastern Sauerland.

    

    You start in Heringhausen and hike through the surrounding villages on natural hiking trails. You will

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  • 14:30
    30.3 mi
    2.1 mph
    4,225 ft
    4,225 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

    The certified “Wanderbares Deutschland Quality Trail” runs 50 kilometers through breathtaking scenery from Brilon via Willingen and back.

    

    Along the Briloner Kammweg you walk on a narrow ridge past mystical, gnarled trees, wild lupines and thimbles in an enchanting colorful dress. In the small town of

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  • 10:55
    23.4 mi
    2.1 mph
    3,200 ft
    3,200 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The Veischeider Sonnenpfad takes you almost 38 kilometers through the beautiful landscape of western Sauerland. Away from the hustle and bustle, you have the opportunity to discover the hills, fields and meadows around the Verscheidetal in two very relaxed daily stages.

    

    You can look forward to many highlights

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  • 07:58
    16.9 mi
    2.1 mph
    2,550 ft
    2,525 ft
    Expert
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Would you like to go on a challenging hike that takes you into the world of medieval sagas and myths? Then you've come to the right place on the Myths and Legends Trail. The 27-kilometer route consists of two loops that meet in Züschen. So you can divide the tour into two daily stages.

    

    The trail runs

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Collection Stats

  • Tours
    8
  • Distance
    268 mi
  • Duration
    125:44 h
  • Elevation
    36,400 ft

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