Bestwiger Panoramaweg Hike with waterfall

The Bestwig Panorama Trail connects the picturesque villages of the municipality of Bestwig in the Sauerland over a distance of around 50 kilometers. Its name says it all: numerous vantage points offer spectacular views of the surrounding low mountain range landscape. The route leads through dense forests, past historic half-timbered houses and along relics of ore and slate mining. A particular highlight is the Plästerlegge, the only natural waterfall in North Rhine-Westphalia. Adventure-seekers can take a detour to the Fort Fun leisure park, where the 800-metre-high Stüppelturm tower offers an impressive panoramic view. Another striking destination is the Steinberg ruins near Ostwig, an unfinished chimney that now serves as a lookout tower and offers sweeping views over the Ruhr and Elpe valleys. The challenging trail is certified as a "Wanderbares Deutschland" quality trail and is suitable for both day trips and tours lasting several days. Accommodation and refreshment stops can be found directly along the route.