Hiking

The Best Hiking Trails in Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany)

33,700 trails

(753)
Show map

  • Glüder-Wiesenkotten-Burg-Sengbachtalsperre-Glüder 12 km

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Glüder, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    7.27mi
    Elevation +
    994f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofGlüder-Wiesenkotten-Burg-Sengbachtalsperre-Glüder 12 km Photo ofGlüder-Wiesenkotten-Burg-Sengbachtalsperre-Glüder 12 km Photo ofGlüder-Wiesenkotten-Burg-Sengbachtalsperre-Glüder 12 km

    Great hike with the Wupper valley, woods, the Sengbachtalsperre, the picturesque town of Burg, timber-framed houses and great views. You will find something to eat and drink primarily in Burg and Underburg, and a bit in ...

  • Eckenhagen-Blockhaus-Eckenhagen 10 km

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Eckenhagen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    6.13mi
    Elevation +
    984f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofEckenhagen-Blockhaus-Eckenhagen 10 km Photo ofEckenhagen-Blockhaus-Eckenhagen 10 km Photo ofEckenhagen-Blockhaus-Eckenhagen 10 km

    Walk from Eckenhagen to the ski area Blockhaus and back, largely through forests. You can find something to eat and drink in Eckenhagen and at Blockhaus, although the ‘Panoramahütte’ in Blockhaus was temporarily closed d...

  • Walheim-Aachen 24 km back by bus

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Walheim, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    14.58mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofWalheim-Aachen 24 km back by bus Photo ofWalheim-Aachen 24 km back by bus Photo ofWalheim-Aachen 24 km back by bus

    This varied hike takes you from the bus stop in Walheim to the center of Aachen, where you can take a direct bus back from Aachen Elisenbrunnen to the starting point (buses go several times an hour, and take a bit more t...

  • Neandertal-Düssel valley and Neandertal game reserve 6.4 km

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Neandertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    3.99mi
    Elevation +
    243f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofNeandertal-Düssel valley and Neandertal game reserve 6.4 km Photo ofNeandertal-Düssel valley and Neandertal game reserve 6.4 km Photo ofNeandertal-Düssel valley and Neandertal game reserve 6.4 km

    We did this hike just before visiting the great Neanderthal Museum (https://www.neanderthal.de/en/home.html/). It offers great views of the Düssel valley, the pasture and forests surrounding it and the ‘Eiszeitliche Wild...

    Schöner rundwanderweg teilweise durch Wald und teilweise durch Wiesen und Weiden. Drei etwas steilere Anstiege.
    karl-heinz 1

  • Outdoor Navigation

    Guide yourself along millions of outdoor trails from your smartphone. Even offline!

    Get Wikiloc Premium Upgrade to remove Ads
    Outdoor Navigation Outdoor Navigation

  • Heckenweg und Kluckbachtal

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Höfen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    7.50mi
    Elevation +
    928f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofHeckenweg und Kluckbachtal Photo ofHeckenweg und Kluckbachtal Photo ofHeckenweg und Kluckbachtal

    A varied hike that combines trails along the huge beech hedges that are so typical for the area, farmland, the secluded Kluckbach valley, and many interesting sites along the way. The hike starts in Höfen. After a few...

    Belle balade! Schöner Spaziergang. Der Höhenunterschied ist manchmal ganz stark und sellt seriöse Ansprüche an den Atem...
    kwistax

  • Germany: A walk through the country side around Hennef

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Hennef, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Joe63
    Distance
    6.60mi
    Elevation +
    653f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofGermany: A walk through the country side around Hennef Photo ofGermany: A walk through the country side around Hennef Photo ofGermany: A walk through the country side around Hennef

    Anyone having a weakness for cultivated land and the smell of cow shit is invited for this roundtrip through the an area that has been used for farming and mining for many centuries. The trail leads you through forest, c...

  • Wurmtal Kaisersruh-Teuterhof-Berensberg-Kaisersruh 10.3 km

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Haarenheidchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    6.42mi
    Elevation +
    597f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofWurmtal Kaisersruh-Teuterhof-Berensberg-Kaisersruh 10.3 km Photo ofWurmtal Kaisersruh-Teuterhof-Berensberg-Kaisersruh 10.3 km Photo ofWurmtal Kaisersruh-Teuterhof-Berensberg-Kaisersruh 10.3 km

    Hike through the scenic Wurm valley near Aachen with an excursion to Berensberg with castle and view. The hike is moderate with some steep ascent and descent but mostly easy-going paths and unpaved roads. There was some ...

  • Germany: From Troisdorf through heathland and forest ('Heideweg')

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Aggerdeich, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Joe63
    Distance
    14.58mi
    Elevation +
    656f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofGermany: From Troisdorf through heathland and forest ('Heideweg') Photo ofGermany: From Troisdorf through heathland and forest ('Heideweg') Photo ofGermany: From Troisdorf through heathland and forest ('Heideweg')

    With more than 23 kilometers, the "Heideweg" (heathland trail) leads you first to the lake Leyenweiher and then at the edge of the forest to the center of the town of Lohmar, where the lively Agger River crosses the rout...

  • Germany: Trail from Hennef to Blankenberg (Natursteig Sieg #2)

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Hennef, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Joe63
    Distance
    9.30mi
    Elevation +
    1276f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofGermany: Trail from Hennef to Blankenberg (Natursteig Sieg #2) Photo ofGermany: Trail from Hennef to Blankenberg (Natursteig Sieg #2) Photo ofGermany: Trail from Hennef to Blankenberg (Natursteig Sieg #2)

    Easy to hike forest trail with wide plateaus as well as proximity to the river Sieg. Start and end of the path is well connected by train (start: train station 'Hennef', end: train station 'Hennef - Blankenberg'). Restau...

  • Autumn at Mariawald

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Schwammenauel, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    7.23mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofAutumn at Mariawald Photo ofAutumn at Mariawald Photo ofAutumn at Mariawald

    This trail should be standard for every self-respecting Eifel hiker. Because of public transport, the tour is mostly described as starting from Heimbach . A highlight of the trip is the rest in the Mariawald Monastery...

    Great hike, and great scenery!
    Tag01
    Nice trip. Just pay a bit of atention in some Crossroads.
    Malaentraña

  • Vogelsang and Urfttal dam

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Wollseifen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    8.90mi
    Elevation +
    984f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofVogelsang and Urfttal dam Photo ofVogelsang and Urfttal dam Photo ofVogelsang and Urfttal dam

    A trail in the very heart of the Eifel National Park. The hike starts at the visitor center in Vogelsang. The complex was originally built by the Nazis as a training and education camp to groom would-be fascists. Whoe...

    👍🏻👍🏻
    Monique & Arnold

  • Castle Reifferscheid and Castle Wildenburg

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Reifferscheid, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    9.18mi
    Elevation +
    1345f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofCastle Reifferscheid and Castle Wildenburg Photo ofCastle Reifferscheid and Castle Wildenburg Photo ofCastle Reifferscheid and Castle Wildenburg

    The trail visits two nearby castles: Wildenburg and Reifferscheid - both of them are absolutely worth visiting. A real pleasure. Records of Castle Reifferscheid are dating back to 1106. Apparently, it was a real stron...

    Hele mooie en afwisselende wandeling. Onze dank daarvoor. Wij kunnen deze wandeling aanraden. Een opmerking: het pad omh...
    H. van Hooft
    Hele leuke route
    J van Hooff

  • Einruhr, Erkensruhr and Dreiborner Hochfläche

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Einruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    9.03mi
    Elevation +
    1739f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofEinruhr, Erkensruhr and Dreiborner Hochfläche Photo ofEinruhr, Erkensruhr and Dreiborner Hochfläche Photo ofEinruhr, Erkensruhr and Dreiborner Hochfläche

    Einruhr is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the Eifel Nature Park. It is in a great location, at one of the salients of the Rur dam, connected to the village of Rurberg and Urft dam via a cruise on the reg...

  • Eugenienstein and Other Cliffs

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Nideggen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    11.49mi
    Elevation +
    2480f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofEugenienstein and Other Cliffs Photo ofEugenienstein and Other Cliffs Photo ofEugenienstein and Other Cliffs

    The Rur valley near Nideggen offers a spectacular array of sandstone cliffs, that make for interesting hikes, a lot of up and down, and fantastic views. The sandstone formations have been the training ground of rockcl...

  • Externsteine - Teutoburgerwald - Horn Bad Meinberg

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Horn, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    DinkSmallwood
    with janetraveller
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    525f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofExternsteine - Teutoburgerwald - Horn Bad Meinberg Photo ofExternsteine - Teutoburgerwald - Horn Bad Meinberg Photo ofExternsteine - Teutoburgerwald - Horn Bad Meinberg

    A beautiful walk near one of the most striking features in the Teutoburgerwald, the Externsteine. For the major part the walk is through woods that give lots of shade on hot days. Part of the walk follows one of th...

  • Germany: From Herchen to Eulenbruch (Siegsteig #7 + partly #8)

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Werfen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Joe63
    Distance
    17.59mi
    Elevation +
    3514f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofGermany: From Herchen to Eulenbruch (Siegsteig #7 + partly #8) Photo ofGermany: From Herchen to Eulenbruch (Siegsteig #7 + partly #8) Photo ofGermany: From Herchen to Eulenbruch (Siegsteig #7 + partly #8)

    Starting at rail station Herchen this is an easy but long tour with numerous highlights and sights. It's the 7th stage of "Siegsteig" (trail along the river Sieg) and somewhat more strenuous than its predecessors, especi...

  • Germany: Seligenthal - around Wahnbach dam ('Wahnbachtalsperre')

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Seligenthal, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Joe63
    Distance
    16.71mi
    Elevation +
    2375f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofGermany: Seligenthal - around Wahnbach dam ('Wahnbachtalsperre') Photo ofGermany: Seligenthal - around Wahnbach dam ('Wahnbachtalsperre') Photo ofGermany: Seligenthal - around Wahnbach dam ('Wahnbachtalsperre')

    The circular trail runs through changing meadow and forest landscapes as well as stream valleys and past small villages. On mostly natural paths, you will enjoy undisturbed views over the Wahnbach dam, which was build in...

  • Unterberg-Dhünn-Großrostringhausen-Unterberg 10 km

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Unterberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Tjaart Molenkamp
    Distance
    6.14mi
    Elevation +
    814f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofUnterberg-Dhünn-Großrostringhausen-Unterberg 10 km Photo ofUnterberg-Dhünn-Großrostringhausen-Unterberg 10 km Photo ofUnterberg-Dhünn-Großrostringhausen-Unterberg 10 km

    Great hike in a quiet area between Dhünn and the Kleine Dhünn reservoir, with hills, valleys, streams, pasture, forests, timber-framed houses and hamlets. The hike starts on a small parking for hikers in Unterberg. There...

  • The Bread Path and the Source of the Ahr River

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Blankenheim, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    9.94mi
    Elevation +
    1129f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofThe Bread Path and the Source of the Ahr River Photo ofThe Bread Path and the Source of the Ahr River Photo ofThe Bread Path and the Source of the Ahr River

    A rewarding tour, mostly along easy but very scenic forest paths, with some mountain trails typical for the German uplands. There are a few steep ascents, and generally much elevation gain and loss. The first part follow...

  • Trampelpfad to Monschau

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Widdau, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Palmtreeproduction
    Distance
    6.92mi
    Elevation +
    663f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 3.33
    Photo ofTrampelpfad to Monschau Photo ofTrampelpfad to Monschau Photo ofTrampelpfad to Monschau

    Given the popularity of Monschau as the prime destination in the Northern Eifel, one may wonder whether there are alternatives to the busy tourist roads that approach the town from all directions. Indeed there are such t...

    Longer la Rur par les hauteurs et retour au bord de la Rur. Beau parcours.
    joel.lebon

  • Germany: Krefeld - Botanical Garden to Castle Linn

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Kuhleshütte, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Joe63
    Distance
    7.13mi
    Elevation +
    85f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofGermany: Krefeld - Botanical Garden to Castle Linn Photo ofGermany: Krefeld - Botanical Garden to Castle Linn Photo ofGermany: Krefeld - Botanical Garden to Castle Linn

    The approx. 11,5 km trail starts at the Botanical Garden and leads through Krefeld's "green belt" to the historic town center of Linn, incl. Castle Linn (Burg Linn). Relaxing walk without difficulties. Tram line 044 co...

  • Overrath

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Overrath, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    De 3 T’s
    Distance
    7.09mi
    Elevation +
    69f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofOverrath Photo ofOverrath Photo ofOverrath

    This round walk takes you trough all different types of scenery: starting with forrest along a wide river that wanders of to be a beautifull lake. From there it takes you trough open meadows and rolling heather. Plenty o...

  • Germany: Bornheim to Iron Man ('Der Eiserne Mann')

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Roisdorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Joe63
    Distance
    12.02mi
    Elevation +
    692f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofGermany: Bornheim to Iron Man ('Der Eiserne Mann') Photo ofGermany: Bornheim to Iron Man ('Der Eiserne Mann') Photo ofGermany: Bornheim to Iron Man ('Der Eiserne Mann')

    A to A walk through forest without any major difficulty. The path is easy to find and muddy/slippery only after heavy rain. Due to the "ascent" at km 1,6, the trail is not a sunday afternoon walk in the park, but a moder...

  • Wollseifen and Ordensburg Vogelsang

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Morsbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Author
    Tom De Bruycker
    Distance
    5.24mi
    Elevation +
    459f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofWollseifen and Ordensburg Vogelsang Photo ofWollseifen and Ordensburg Vogelsang Photo ofWollseifen and Ordensburg Vogelsang

    Wollseifen and Ordensburg Vogelsang An easy, interesting walk to Wollseifen, an abandoned ghost town and Ordensburg Vogelsang, a former nazi complex. Free parking:, 50,56773° N, 6,43596° O From the parking follow the ...

Send to your GPS

Download trails from Wikiloc directly to your Garmin, Apple Watch or Suunto.

Get Wikiloc Premium Upgrade to remove Ads
Send to your GPS Send to your GPS

Places in Nordrhein-Westfalen


Activities in Nordrhein-Westfalen