Experience contrasts – hiking between wide open spaces, forests and change
Experience contrasts – hiking between wide open spaces, forests and change
© Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V.
Experience contrasts – hiking between wide open spaces, forests and change
Hiking Collection by Reiseland Deutschland
3 routes
141:35 h
500 km
10,320 m
North Rhine-Westphalia is full of contrasts – and that's exactly what makes hiking here so special. The Eifelsteig trail leads across open plateaus, through quiet forests and over secluded moors – ideal for finding peace and quiet. The Rothaarsteig trail takes you over mountain ranges with sweeping views and ancient forests – perfect for those who like to spend longer on the trail. Both hiking trails have been named one of Germany’s top trails and have designated trekking sites. And then there's Essen, the big city in the Ruhr area, another perfect hiking destination: unexpectedly green, surprisingly quiet, and home to beautiful Lake Baldeney.
The hiking trails in this Collection lead through gorgeous river valleys, through old mining country and along panoramic paths, right through the heart of a region in transition. Three regions, three different characters – and each hike is an adventure in its own right.
Whether you're counting peaks on the Rothaarsteig, exploring the lake in Essen or diving into the countryside on the Eifelsteig, you’ll love hiking in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Activities
44:43
158km
3.5km/h
3,080m
3,310m
ExpertExpert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The treetops gently sway above your head, you walk across soft forest floor and gaze at the magnificent mountain landscape: All this awaits you on the Rothaarsteig. Once you're on the trail, you'll understand why the trail is also called the "Path of the Senses."
The long-distance hiking trail leads you…
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by Rothaarsteig
89:30
316km
3.5km/h
6,720m
6,770m
ExpertExpert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.Where rock and water accompany you – that's the motto of the Eifelsteig. Between Aachen and Trier, you'll hike through a wonderfully diverse landscape – from the raised bog of the High Fens to the Volcanic Eifel and the Southern Eifel, characterized by its red sandstone.
The hike takes you through beautiful…
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07:22
26.0km
3.5km/h
520m
520m
ExpertExpert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.The BaldeneySteig, a roughly 26-kilometer circular trail around Lake Baldeney, offers a unique nature experience with its well-marked hiking trails. And all this in the heart of a big city. The landscape along the trail is delightfully diverse. While steep forests, narrow paths, and magnificent views…
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Collection Stats
- Activities3
- Distance500 km
- Duration141:35 h
- Elevation10,320 m
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