The Best Trails in Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany)

79,300 trails

(1014)

Wikiloc is a place to discover and share the best outdoor trails for hiking, cycling and many other activities

  • Overrath

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Overrath, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    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: Highlights of Bonn

    Mountain Bike
    Save to a List
    near Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    10.23mi
    Elevation +
    479f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofGermany: Highlights of Bonn Photo ofGermany: Highlights of Bonn Photo ofGermany: Highlights of Bonn

    This trail is the real thing to do in Bonn, the former capital of West Germany (for those who remember or want to be reminded). All the must-sees of Bonn in one circular trail, which can be cycled, walked or run. Only o...

  • near Roisdorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    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...

  • near Morsbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    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 ...

  • 3D Maps

    Experience trails in vivid detail, from summits to valleys. Embark on a virtual route for a realistic 3D view.

    Get Wikiloc Premium Upgrade to remove Ads
    3D Maps 3D Maps
  • near Wolfgarten, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    10.65mi
    Elevation +
    1670f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofWolfgarten, Modenhübel, Vogelsang loop Photo ofWolfgarten, Modenhübel, Vogelsang loop Photo ofWolfgarten, Modenhübel, Vogelsang loop

    This trail combines many sights and features typical of the Eifel. Because it descends twice into the Urft valley, it is fairly long and requires some stamina. This trail is similar to trail #9 of the 2014 edition of ...

  • Gipfelweg Sieben Quellen

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Nütterden, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    7.70mi
    Elevation +
    541f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofGipfelweg Sieben Quellen Photo ofGipfelweg Sieben Quellen Photo ofGipfelweg Sieben Quellen

    Hiking across the northern part of the Reichswald discovering all the 8 basalt peak-stones placed by Pastor Siebers in 1980 in this part of the forrest. Enjoy the nice views and with a bit of luck you can spot animals. ...

    Nice route! Thanks
    Val van H
  • near Erkensruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    5.63mi
    Elevation +
    988f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofWüstebach, Püngelbach and Erkensruhr Photo ofWüstebach, Püngelbach and Erkensruhr Photo ofWüstebach, Püngelbach and Erkensruhr

    Erkensruhr, the hidden village in the Erkensruhr valley, doesn't seem to have made up its mind wether it wants to blossom or disappear from the map. The nearby Rur dam and the village of Einruhr forever seem to steel the...

    Tres beaux paysages. Endroit paisible.
    jean.claude.malatier
    Nice track!
    Monique & Arnold
  • Crime Scene on the Steinert

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Kronenburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    7.65mi
    Elevation +
    955f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofCrime Scene on the Steinert Photo ofCrime Scene on the Steinert Photo ofCrime Scene on the Steinert

    Kronenburg is a pretty little town, with ruins of a castle, an event-hotel, good pubs and an environment that invites hikers. Most visitors come because of the ruins and the town, and do not know what else they miss. ...

    Schöne Tour - einfach und abwechslungsreich. Wir sind sie mit 2 Achtjährigen gegangen. Es war ganz easy.
    evadrecker
  • Left and Right of Wahlerscheid

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Alzen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    7.90mi
    Elevation +
    620f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLeft and Right of Wahlerscheid Photo ofLeft and Right of Wahlerscheid Photo ofLeft and Right of Wahlerscheid

    Most people experience the Wahlerscheider Forest by driving right through it, when going from Monschau to Schleiden or vice versa. It appears dark and monotone, and one has to venture off the road side to unlock its trea...

    Très jolie rando sur des chemins faciles!!
    Tosche 74
  • near Kalterherberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    3.78mi
    Elevation +
    430f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRocher du Bieley viewing point! Round-tour Photo ofRocher du Bieley viewing point! Round-tour Photo ofRocher du Bieley viewing point! Round-tour

    Great viewingpoint at Bieley overlooking the meandering Perlenbach Circular walk. Before you leave you should check whether or not the military is doing shooting exercises: https://www.mil.be/nl/agenda/militaire-oefeni...

    Prachtige route!
    Joekie Grevel
  • near Am Gericht, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    5.18mi
    Elevation +
    276f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofOn the Moor Trail to the Kranzbruch Photo ofOn the Moor Trail to the Kranzbruch Photo ofOn the Moor Trail to the Kranzbruch

    The complete Moor Route is a 200 kilometer long trail (partially also for bicycles) which connects the moorlands of the Eifel and the Ardennes. It might be rarely traveled in its entirety, but each part is very worthwhil...

    Nice route and Easley to follow, just the staring point is a bit rare, we started the route near the swimming pool, bett...
    johma05
    good walk easy and impressive for the defences
    jack_the_beast
  • 3 times Kermeter

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Rurberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    13.98mi
    Elevation +
    2582f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo of3 times Kermeter Photo of3 times Kermeter Photo of3 times Kermeter

    The Kermeter range is home to one of the largest decidious forest areas west of the Rhine. It is also one of the key areas of the Eifel nature park. On three sides, it is encircled by the reservoirs of the Rur and Urft. ...

  • near Widdau, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    2.75mi
    Elevation +
    279f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofGrünental-Rurtalweg-Perdsley-Grünental 4.4 km Photo ofGrünental-Rurtalweg-Perdsley-Grünental 4.4 km Photo ofGrünental-Rurtalweg-Perdsley-Grünental 4.4 km

    Short, but nice hike from Grünental, largely easy, but with a strenuous climb, after passing the Rur bridge. The hike offers the wild Rur river, forest, a viewpoint in the hills, and pasture. There is a restaurant shortl...

  • Brempt - Hariksee - Schwamtal

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Brempt, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    7.92mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofBrempt - Hariksee - Schwamtal Photo ofBrempt - Hariksee - Schwamtal Photo ofBrempt - Hariksee - Schwamtal

    Round walk between 2 picturesque villages in the Hariksee area stopping around in between the countryside

  • The Riffelsbach Loop

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Hammer, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    6.30mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofThe Riffelsbach Loop Photo ofThe Riffelsbach Loop Photo ofThe Riffelsbach Loop

    The Riffelsbach Loop is a misnomer. While the trail crosses and - for a short part - follows the Riffelsbach, it is really a trail above the Rur, from Hammer to Dedenborn and back through the hills. The Rur is without...

    Amazing route.. beautiful scenary
    RemyS88
    Nice hike with beautiful scenery. Easy parking near the entrance of the camping.
    hnbli91
  • near An der Wae, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    10.19mi
    Elevation +
    295f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofElmpter Schwalmbruch Swalmen Elmpt Photo ofElmpter Schwalmbruch Swalmen Elmpt Photo ofElmpter Schwalmbruch Swalmen Elmpt

    This is one of the 9 pleasant WWW walks developed within the Grenzpark Naturpark Maas Schwalm Nette. WWW stands for Wa Wa We walks: Water, Wander, World walks, or in German: Wasser, Wander, Welt, and all of the 9 trails ...

  • near Tecklenburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    6.99mi
    Elevation +
    741f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofTeutoschleife Tecklenburg Bergpfad Photo ofTeutoschleife Tecklenburg Bergpfad Photo ofTeutoschleife Tecklenburg Bergpfad

    This beautiful walk will give you a mountainwalk-like feeling. The sometimes rather steep (short) climbs add to this feeling. You will have wonderful views both to the sout and the north and the woods here are inspiring.

  • Zollverein coal mine

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Stoppenberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    2.25mi
    Elevation +
    269f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofZollverein coal mine Photo ofZollverein coal mine Photo ofZollverein coal mine

    The Zollverein coal mine was the largest coal mine in Europe. Its importance and its Bauhaus style industrial architecture granted it the label of World Heritage site https://visitworldheritage.com/en/eu/zollverein-coal...

  • near Lengerich, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    7.31mi
    Elevation +
    682f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofLengerich - Teutoschleife Canyon Blick Photo ofLengerich - Teutoschleife Canyon Blick Photo ofLengerich - Teutoschleife Canyon Blick

    This is an idyllic and quite a panoramic walk, the beauty of which is disrupted, however, if you do this walk with a northerly wind during the second half of the walk by the proximity of the thundering A1 from the moment...

  • near Kalterherberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    3.23mi
    Elevation +
    351f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofOn the wild side: Kberg to the Perlbach Reservoir Photo ofOn the wild side: Kberg to the Perlbach Reservoir Photo ofOn the wild side: Kberg to the Perlbach Reservoir

    This is Kalterherberg at its best. For those staying over in a holiday home and wanting to barbecue in the afternoon, day visitors with a long way home, or anyone with an hour or so to spare wanting to take a trip on the...

  • Tiefenbach to Seifenauel

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Huppenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    7.40mi
    Elevation +
    997f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofTiefenbach to Seifenauel Photo ofTiefenbach to Seifenauel Photo ofTiefenbach to Seifenauel

    The Tiefenbachtal (literally: deep stream valley) starts somewhere near Simmerath and connects to the Rur valley, just ahead of the Rur dam. The stream is very small and not deep at all, though the valley is. Our trai...

  • near Hollerath, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    6.47mi
    Elevation +
    558f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofDaffodil Season in the Upper Olef Valley Photo ofDaffodil Season in the Upper Olef Valley Photo ofDaffodil Season in the Upper Olef Valley

    This is a 5-star highlight of the Daffodil season. The Olef stream, before it feeds into the Olef Dam, forms the border between Germany and Belgium. It crosses right through one of the largest patches of forest in the...

  • Gipfelweg Geldenberg

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Schottheide, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    7.17mi
    Elevation +
    561f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofGipfelweg Geldenberg Photo ofGipfelweg Geldenberg Photo ofGipfelweg Geldenberg

    A hiking track across all the peaks of the Geldenberg area. A beautiful natural protected forest with a lot of giant beech trees. The area is called Naturwaldzelle what means that there is no maintanance in the forrest. ...

  • Wahlerscheid Interior

    Hiking
    Save to a List
    near Alzen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Deutschland)
    Distance
    5.11mi
    Elevation +
    210f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWahlerscheid Interior Photo ofWahlerscheid Interior Photo ofWahlerscheid Interior

    The creation of the Eifel National Park, together with the Fuhrtsbach Nature Reserve has created some confusion - if not limitations to the trail network in the area. In a previous trail, we took a big loop, not least be...

    Beautiful trail through the forest. Comes up close to a large windmill. The first bunker is protected and in great shape...
    Kristen Jones

Search by Passing Area

Find trails starting or passing through your selected areas.

Get Wikiloc Premium Upgrade to remove Ads
Search by Passing Area Search by Passing Area

Wikiloc is a place to discover and share the best outdoor trails for hiking, cycling and many other activities