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The Top 20 Gorges in North Rhine-Westphalia

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in North Rhine-Westphalia. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Nordbahntrasse Gorge

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An impressive cut into the mountain, with enormous effort
That had to happen when the track was built - Anno 1884.

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Gorge and Bridge Trail on the Helle

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Herlicher way. Very natural

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Recreation area Grube 7

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An old quarry, fenced and left to itself for years, developed into a beautiful nature reserve with chic little trails on the edge of the steep slopes. In the surrounding …

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The Neander Valley

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Anyone wandering through the Neandertal begins to understand why the Neanderthals settled here and why Joachim Neander later preferred to spend his time here. The quiet valley floor, the light …

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Helletal Bridge

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A super beautiful gorge. Can be circled once. Interesting ways that lead through it.

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View of Lengerich Canyon

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Gorgeous turquoise water and white limestone walls. This mining-formed canyon, now part of the Kleefeld Quarry Nature Reserve, certainly can't compete with its big brother in the USA. But it's definitely worth a stroll with a fantastic view.

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Waterfalls and Creekside Bench on the Bridges and Gorges Trail

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For me one of the most beautiful corners of the circular route - waterfall and stream cross here and there is a bench to rest on a small island in the stream.

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Gorge and Bridge Trail in the Helletal

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A nice idea to embellish the paths with bridges.

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Buntsandstein Cliffs (Rur Valley)

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Beautiful rock formations made of red sandstone. The red sandstone cliffs in the Rur Valley have been under nature protection since 1999. Eagle owls have been breeding here again for …

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Ridge Trail above Perlenau

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A very beautiful, demanding, easy mountain hiking trail. The section is really rocky and riddled with roots. Surefootedness is required. Almost like in the high mountains. Beautiful.

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The Top 20 Gorges in North Rhine-Westphalia

Nordbahntrasse Gorge

Gorge and Bridge Trail on the Helle

Recreation area Grube 7

The Neander Valley

Helletal Bridge

View of Lengerich Canyon

Waterfalls and Creekside Bench on the Bridges and Gorges Trail

Gorge and Bridge Trail in the Helletal

Buntsandstein Cliffs (Rur Valley)

Ridge Trail above Perlenau

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