Fabulously scenic – hiking Germany’s Weserbergland Trail

Your hike along the Weser begins at its source, in the three-river city of Hann. mouths. The starting point is at the famous Weserstein, where the Werra and Fulda unite to form the Weser.



After enjoying the view of the half-timbered houses from the Tilly-Schanze observation tower, your hike will take… read more

On the second day, your hike begins in the sleepy town of Veckerhagen. Today it takes you to the border of the Reinhardswald across extensive meadows and fields. The hiking trail runs a little above the Weser, so there are always beautiful views.



After half the distance you leave the Weser Valley and… read more

On the third day you leave the Sababurg behind and hike across wide fields to Gottsbüren. You always have the hill and mountain ranges of the Weserbergland in view.



After your visit to the small town and its pilgrimage church, you will go through the St. Georgengrund in the direction of the Weser Valley… read more

You start this day with a climb from the banks of the Weser to the Sohnreyhöhe. From there you have a great view of the Weser Valley and Bad Karlshafen.



The hiking trail then runs above the Weser with many beautiful views. From the Lug insland vantage point, the route separates from the Weser Valley and… read more

On today's stage, the Schönhagen adventure forest with the tree house hotel, the Ahlewiesen nature reserve and the beautiful Neuhaus animal park await you. The naturally designed animal park is particularly worth a visit. European forest dwellers live here in extensive enclosures on meadows and under… read more

Exciting landscapes and great views await you on the sixth day. Shortly after you start in Silberborn, the hiking trail leads you through the Mecklenbruch high moor. The high moor is a unique phenomenon for the Solling, a part of the Weserbergland. A lot of peat used to be cut in the moor, but it has… read more

On your seventh stage, you can visit the Cistercian monastery in Amelungsborn before heading over the crest of a long chain of hills to the stage destination. The highest point on today's stage is the Ebersnacken. At the top of the mountain you can climb a lookout tower, from the top of which you can… read more

In Bodenwerder you cross the Weser and hike up a hill to the Bismarck Tower. The impressive stone tower has a viewing platform that guarantees you a spectacular view of the Weser Valley.



You follow the Weserbergland-Weg over a wooded ridge before it goes down to the shore just before Hehlen. Already from… read more

On rural dirt roads you hike along the edge of the forest to today's stage highlight, the moated castle Hämelschenburg. The excellently preserved and well-kept palace complex is an outstanding example of the Weser Renaissance. The main building in particular impresses with its fine decorations and exciting… read more

The tenth stage awaits you with a leisurely but long hike over extensive hills. The path runs mainly over meadows and fields, so great views are guaranteed.



Your stage destination today is in Rohrsen, a district of Hamelin. From there you can take a bus to the beautiful old town and admire the well-preserved… read more

On the eleventh stage you overcome the most vertical meters of the entire route and also hike the furthest. It is best to plan enough breaks, then the stage will not be a problem for you.



The highest point of today's hike is the Hohe Egge. You can even extend the tough ascent at the top if you climb the… read more

On the penultimate hike, you follow a promising ridge path to the Paschenburg. In the former, large-scale forester's lodge there is now an inn. From the terrace you have a great view of the landscape and the foam castle below.



Shortly before your destination, the Weserbergland-Weg leads up to the Luhden… read more

The last stage clearly takes you back to civilization. The hiking trail runs almost the entire route through the Wesergebirge crest nature reserve. Below the ridge you can already make out larger cities and after a distance of almost three kilometers you cross the A2 motorway on a narrow bridge.



However… read more