Sauerland is a rural and hilly area which is spread across most of the south-eastern part of North Rhine Westphalia. It is an ideal place to enjoy the nature and winter sports.
Rothaarsteig trail is the best known hiking trail of Germany. It has a 154 km hiking trail which is also marked with the directions. It is also known as a hiking path for the senses. Everyday you will be experience new things during your hiking. You will enjoy the views, sounds and above all the smells of a unique landscape.
The hiking path is somewhat stony or let’s say moist. “Rothaarkamm” mountain brings the crystal clear water which extends over quite a length. During your trek you will reach to the mountain ridge which is an altitude of 840m and when you reach the top you can enjoy the cool and fresh mountain air.
You can also hike to the “Hochsaureland” hiking path or “Hoher Westerwald” hiking path which will take you across mountains. Both the hiking paths have 60km hiking trails.
trekking features
- teahouse / lodge trek
- Length < 7 days
- Maximum Altitude <2000m
- Difficulty - Medium
Rothaarsteig hiking trail details