Nature experiences in every seasonThe high of hiking

Small, undiscovered paths that meander through different landscapes and lead hikers through forests and meadows, but also often lead to unknown sights that tell exciting stories: There are many undiscovered treasures among the numerous hiking trails in North Rhine-Westphalia. The members of our editorial team packed their rucksacks and set off on a journey of discovery. Here they present the gems they found along the way and which gave them a real hiking high.

  • Kalvarienberg bei Alendorf, Eifel, von oben gesehen
    Johannes Höhn, Tourismus NRW e.V., Kalvarienberg bei Alendorf, Eifel, von oben gesehen
    A touch of ItalyTuscany of the EifelLearn more
  • Schloss Drachenburg mit Blick auf Bonn
    Johannes Höhn, Schloss Drachenburg mit Blick auf Bonn
    In search of clues in the SiebengebirgeBeethoven hiking trailLearn more
  • Neanderlandsteig
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Hannah Förster, Neanderlandsteig
    Nature and agricultureOrganic farms in the Windrath ValleyLearn more
  • Hiking with a sharpened eyeElectoral Thiergarten ArnsbergLearn more
  • Tecklenburger Land Wanderweg Canyon Blick
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Tecklenburger Land Wanderweg Canyon Blick
    Through the Tecklenburger LandCanyon viewLearn more
  • Siegblick Mäanderweg
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Siegblick Mäanderweg
    On the way in the Windecker LändchenMaanderwegLearn more
  • Nieheimer Kunstpfad
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Nieheimer Kunstpfad
    Circular route with art highlightsNieheimer KunstpfadLearn more
  • Brückensteig Müngstener Brücke Solingen
    Deepwood GmbH, Brückensteig Müngstener Brücke Solingen
    The highest railroad bridge in GermanyVia ferrate Müngsten BridgeLearn more
  • 3 Türme Weg Hagen Turm
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Hannah Förster, 3 Türme Weg Hagen Turm
    City walk in HagenDrei-Türme-WegLearn more
  • Storchenroute am Niederrhein
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Storchenroute am Niederrhein
    For stork fans on the Lower RhineStorchenrouteLearn more
  • Via Celtica - Wanderweg Siegen-Wittgenstein
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Via Celtica - Wanderweg Siegen-Wittgenstein
    Hiking in the Wittgenstein regionVia CelticeLearn more
  • Neyetalsperre
    Tourismus NRW e.V., Neyetalsperre
    Hike with a view of the waterAround the Neyetalsperre damLearn more