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Sauerland

Easy hikes and walks in the Sauerland

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Exploring Sauerland on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in the Sauerland. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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2,708

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1. Balve: Hönne Trail – the enchanted Hönne Valley

7.21km

01:57

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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483

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2. Hohe Bracht Circular Hiking Trail (Lennestadt)

6.11km

01:49

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Briloner Waldfeenpfad – Familienwanderungen Sauerland

3.09km

00:50

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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528

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4. Der „fabelhafte Elfensteig“ in Winterberg-Züschen – Familienwanderungen Sauerland

4.55km

01:21

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6,661

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5. Helletal Bridge – Bodensee (Helletal) loop from Winterberg (Westf)

6.30km

01:48

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(98)

345

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6. Rundweg Großer Heidkopfweg um Jagdhaus (J3)

4.95km

01:20

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(52)

213

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7. Geological Circuit Düdinghausen (Medebach)

6.43km

01:58

230m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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201

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8. Geological circular trail in Düdinghausen - day tours in the Sauerland

6.53km

01:58

210m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2,014

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9. Niedersfeld High Heath – Neuer Hagen Nature Reserve loop from Niedersfeld

6.79km

01:53

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Lingesetalsperre – Lingese Reservoir loop from Oberwipper

5.85km

01:32

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in the Sauerland

1. Balve: Hönne Trail – the enchanted Hönne Valley

2. Hohe Bracht Circular Hiking Trail (Lennestadt)

3. Briloner Waldfeenpfad – Familienwanderungen Sauerland

4. Der „fabelhafte Elfensteig“ in Winterberg-Züschen – Familienwanderungen Sauerland

5. Helletal Bridge – Bodensee (Helletal) loop from Winterberg (Westf)

6. Rundweg Großer Heidkopfweg um Jagdhaus (J3)

7. Geological Circuit Düdinghausen (Medebach)

8. Geological circular trail in Düdinghausen - day tours in the Sauerland

9. Niedersfeld High Heath – Neuer Hagen Nature Reserve loop from Niedersfeld

10. View of Lingesetalsperre – Lingese Reservoir loop from Oberwipper

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