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The tour through the ‘City of Art’, Freudenstadt, leads through the town centre and up to the Kienberg. Numerous works of art by multi-award-winning artists, ranging from the Renaissance to the present day, are on display. On the Kienberg, art and nature combine to create a wonderful experience.

The circular route takes you past old farmhouses and captains’ houses, as well as thatched cottages, amidst ancient oak trees, chestnut trees and beech hedgerows, into the valley of the Schönebecker Aue. During the tour, you’ll cross the Schönebecker Aue stream, which flows for around 18 km through the charming geest landscape of ‘Bremen’s Switzerland’ from its source in the Lange Heide near Osterholz-Scharmbeck to its mouth in the Vegesack harbour basin.

On this circular walk, immerse yourself in the history of a ghost village. From Röttingen, the route first leads to Auber Berg and then across fields into the Schönstheimer Forest and on to Schönstein Castle. From there, the route takes you back through the forest to Röttingen.

The circular walk through the Rhäden Bird Sanctuary leads through a fascinating floodplain landscape where natural history and political history are closely intertwined. Along the way, viewing platforms and information points invite visitors to discover the impressive diversity of waders, waterbirds and meadow birds, as well as rare plants, amphibians and insects. A peaceful, special place within the Green Belt that impressively combines nature observation with fascinating insights into a valuable habitat.

Just how big is your ecological footprint, actually? And what can you personally do to conserve resources and protect the environment? The new adventure trail ‘Around Your Footprint’ provides answers to these questions. Right at the start of the walk, hikers can calculate their own ecological footprint at www.fussabdruck.de. The result shows whether our lifestyle consumes more resources than the Earth can provide in the long term. On a varied walk through the charming landscape of the Ill Valley, ten interactive stations offer plenty of fascinating information, practical everyday tips and creative hands-on activities. Using a QR code, you can access entertaining audio clips featuring ‘Biber Berti’, the trail’s mascot. Using concrete examples, he offers advice on waste prevention, shopping, choosing your mode of transport and energy consumption.

The Maria Croon Trail invites you to follow in the footsteps of a remarkable local poet as you walk through the Saargau. In her poems and writings, Maria Croon captured the lives of the people living between the Moselle, Leuk and the Saar with a keen eye and a deep sense of connection.

This circular walk takes you along a mix of paved and unpaved, winding forest paths around all five wind turbines in the Söhrewald wind farm. Interactive features along the route offer opportunities for sensory experiences. Individually designed information boards along the way provide a wealth of information on the topic of energy.

The circular walk near Niedaltdorf leads through woods, meadows and orchard meadows as far as the French border. Along the way, information boards provide details on historical and natural features. The majority of the route follows field tracks and woodland paths.

Two walking trails, which are connected, start at the village community centre in Wettges. The Steinches Trail circles Wettges’ local mountain, Steinches (466 m), offering sweeping views of the peaks of the varied Vogelsberg volcanic landscape. The Sälzwässer Loop leads through meadows and fields to the Sangmühle, with its stream framed by woodland and the water lily pond. A circular route then takes you along meadow paths, past more small, idyllically situated ponds, and back to the starting point via the connecting path, once again passing the Sangmühle.

At the starting point of the Spessartspur, the trail first leads to the Teufelshöhle. We walk uphill through dense woodland, crossing a deeply cut stream bed, to the cave entrance. Via some steps, we reach a meadow where the circular route begins and leads into the forest. Rocky verges line the path until we reach a junction with a forest track. The route takes us round the idyllic Bergweiher pond. We then follow the stream through the woodland back to the meadow. The circular walk ends here and we return to the starting point.

The Schiltach Schlossberg circular walk combines Black Forest nature, history and impressive views to create a particularly charming hiking experience. From the banks of the Kinzig, the route leads to Schenkenburg, then on through the forest to Roman excavations at Brandsteig and over scenic high ground with views of the Kinzig Valley as well as towards Aichhalden and Schramberg. A particular highlight is the viewpoint at the castle ruins on the Schlossberg, offering a wonderful view of Schiltach. To round off the walk, the historic old town beckons with its cosy places to stop for refreshments.

The ‘AugenBlick’ circular walk from Pfalzgrafenweiler to Kälberbronn combines the joys of nature with culinary highlights. There are two excellent places to stop for refreshments along the route: one right at the start and another in the village centre.

The Lauterbach–Güntersberg ‘AugenBlick’ circular walk takes you along varied paths through woods, meadows and quiet valleys, rewarding you time and again with magnificent views. A particular highlight is the ‘AugenBlick’ viewpoint on the Güntersberg, offering a distant view all the way to Hohenzollern Castle.

This ‘AugenBlick’ circular walk offers delightful views: as well as the local wine-growing landscape, you can enjoy glimpses of the Black Forest, the Vosges and the Palatinate Forest. The Nature Park ‘AugenBlick’ circular walk winds its way up and down around the wine-growing village of Neuweier. The ‘AugenBlick’ viewpoint on the Schartenberg is just one of many charming vantage points from which walkers can continually gain fresh perspectives on the nearby Black Forest landscape and the more distant mountain ranges of the Vosges and the Palatinate Forest. The beautiful cultural landscape, with its scattered orchard trees and pollarded willows, through which the trail leads, also leaves a lasting impression. The section of the trail through the centuries-old dry stone walls of the Mauerberg is particularly fascinating.

In the historic old town, you can stroll through narrow lanes and winding streets. You can really feel the atmosphere of the Middle Ages as you walk along the imposing city walls with their water-filled moat. The magnificent Baroque castle, with its beautifully landscaped Baroque garden, is a must-see for all knights and damsels, as it houses a museum and offers the chance to climb the tower, where you’ll be rewarded with a 360° panoramic view of the city. Afterwards, you can really let off steam at the playground by the castle. Budding zoo directors and animal keepers will be in their element at the zoo: many exotic and native animal species call this place home. Once you’ve spotted them all, you’ll have truly enjoyed an exciting day out in the Leipzig region!

This easy, scenic return walk takes you from the Bastei car park and bus stop to the Panorama Platform, on to the Ferdinandaussicht viewpoint, then back to the Bastei and finally to the Kanapee viewpoint.

From the car park in Kleingießhübel, the path soon leads out of the village into the forest and onto the quiet Alte Tetschener Straße. Along the way, peaceful sections alternate with unspoilt stretches until the Zschirnsteinweg finally leads up to the summit. At the top, a beautiful view and a small mountain hut await.

Follow in the footsteps of the Karlsruhe landscape painter August Kutterer and discover the places that inspired him. The trail leads through Daxlanden and the tranquil floodplain landscape with its distinctive lighting, colours and water scenes, which shaped Kutterer’s work. From his home and studio on Vorderstraße, the route takes you to the scenes he painted along the Old Rhine and the Saumseen lakes – an invitation to experience art, nature and the atmosphere of his homeland with your own eyes.

This varied circular walk starts at Krippen railway station and heads initially towards the Kellerfelsen. It continues through the idyllic Liethengrund to the Kohlbornstein, which offers beautiful views of the Saxon Switzerland landscape. The route then follows the Lasenweg below the striking Lasensteine rocks and continues along the Krippenhangweg. Via the well-known Malerweg and the Caspar-David-Friedrich-Weg, the tour finally leads back to Krippen.

‘Self-help, self-governance and self-responsibility’ – an idea that has made it onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In 2016, the cooperative ideal became the first German contribution ever to be included by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The cooperative ideal is usually mentioned in the same breath as its founders, Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen and Hermann Schulze-Delitzsch, and stands for freedom, fundamental democratic structures and values such as solidarity. True to the principle ‘together we are strong’, the cooperative movement is intended to be a means of ‘helping people to help themselves’. After all, what one person cannot achieve alone, many can achieve together.

This walk around Uelsen takes you through a landscape shaped by the Ice Age, heathland, woods and meadows, whilst also offering deep insights into the region’s early history. Visible burial mounds, significant finds from the Bronze Age and a view of the famous golden cup of Uelsen make the route particularly appealing. Amidst traces of the Stone and Bronze Ages and stunning natural scenery, history comes to life here in a fascinating way.

This circular walk to the Pfaffenstein delights with a perfect blend of rocky adventures, impressive views and cosy resting spots. Even the ascent through the famous ‘Nadelöhr’ (Eye of the Needle) makes the tour a special experience. At the top, magnificent views of Gohrisch and Papststein await, as well as the ‘Opferkessel’ – a fascinating natural phenomenon. At the inn on the Pfaffenstein, you can enjoy a relaxing break with a view before continuing on to the famous Barbarine.

The tour starts at Weesenstein railway station and leads via Weesenstein Castle and a beautiful viewpoint to Meusegast. It then continues towards the Großsedlitz Baroque Gardens and finally to Heidenau-Großsedlitz railway station.

Around the Katzenbuckel, a varied hike awaits you through tranquil beech forests, along sunny meadows and with sweeping views from the hillside. A particular highlight is the detour to the highest point in the Odenwald: on top of the extinct volcano, the viewing tower and fascinating nature trails invite you to discover nature and the Earth’s history in a truly impressive way.

The ‘In the Shepherd’s Footsteps’ route takes you to notable spots around Hungen linked to sheep, sheep farming and the flora and fauna of nutrient-poor grasslands. Nine information boards provide plenty of fascinating facts and numerous historical and contemporary photographs. Questions such as the following are answered: - What is the shepherd’s monument?- Where do sheep live in winter?- Did the Romans keep sheep too?- What do sheep like to eat?- What rare animals live around Hungen?- What do sheep do in the woods?- Are there sheep on the volcano? Exciting discoveries await! Walk along old cattle tracks – still in use today – along the Limes, through orchard meadows to idyllic woods.

This scenic walk takes you through varied terrain and offers some lovely views. In good weather, you can enjoy a beautiful view stretching as far as the Alpine peaks.

The Attendorn Industrial Trail enables a nuanced examination of industrial development in Attendorn. As a regional walking trail, it is designed to guide visitors past authentic sites that illustrate the economic character of the local landscape. The route passes through areas that reflect the architectural and infrastructural evidence of Attendorn’s industrial origins. This trail serves as an educational tool for illustrating the transition from a primarily agricultural structure to an industrial centre and fosters a sound understanding of the current socio-economic situation in the Olpe region. Walking this route thus offers a retrospective analysis of regional industrialisation.

A stroll through 500 years of architectural history – a village in transition thanks to civic engagement The municipality of Gutach comprises the three districts of Gutach, Bleibach and Siegelau. Alongside a wide range of club activities in all three districts, civic engagement has become particularly evident in recent years, notably at the outdoor swimming pool in Gutach and the community centres in the Pferdestall and the Sonnenkeller. Due to the town’s historical development, there are fascinating topics that shed light on housing and historic buildings. Not least thanks to numerous awards from the State of Baden-Württemberg and the Chamber of Architects, these distinctive features are coming to the attention of the public.

The former Apricke military training area in the Märkischer Kreis is now a refuge for rare animal species. Heck cattle, a breed modelled on the aurochs, and Dülmen horses, which resemble European wild horses, graze the land all year round. Their hardiness and frugality shape the landscape even during the winter months. From spring onwards, the area provides breeding grounds for specific bird species such as the meadow pipit, whinchat, tree pipit, yellowhammer and red-backed shrike. During the summer months, the distinctive calls of midwife toads can also be heard after dark. Designed as a circular walk, this site offers insights into the ecological succession of a former military site and its current role as a valuable biotope.

The circular walk leads from what is now the “Hauptstraße” up to the Wendelinus Chapel and then along the edge of the woodland to the viewpoint overlooking the Kinzig Valley. From there, the route returns to the village, where you reach the starting point again.

This varied walk leads to the ‘Hohen Steinen’ and combines stunning natural scenery with beautiful views. Before long, the view opens up onto Pockau, before the path leads through the forest to the scenic ‘Talkanzel’ viewpoint. There, a fantastic view of the romantic valley of the Schwarze Pockau awaits you. The route continues through the idyllic Knesenbach Valley to Zöblitz and back along a panoramic path offering sweeping views over the ridges of the Erzgebirge. A tour that delights with nature, tranquillity and ever-changing perspectives.

Welcome to the lake A lake shaped like a bath is home to many birds. Feathers made from leaves will lead you to the fantasy bird, and in a nest swing you’ll feel just like your feathered friends. Can you hear them? The birdsong in the forest and the rustling of the leaves? Let’s go! Nature is waiting for you.

The route passes through all three districts – Gondsroth, Neuenhaßlau and Niedermittlau – taking in their sights. Another stop is the panoramic trail at the Heiligenkopf in Niedermittlau, which offers a lovely view of Hasselroth and Freigerichter Bay, as well as Frankfurt and the Taunus.

From the car park, the route first takes you through or across the River Hase, then continues to the right along the river until a flight of steps leads down to Lake Kronensee. The route then climbs up to Bietendorfer Berg and into the woods, before heading downhill again towards the Hase Valley and back to the starting point.

From the walkers’ car park, turn right towards Schwarze Welle (Almaquelle) and continue along the River Hase towards Kronensee. At the emergency point (Rechenbergstraße), turn left towards Blauer See. Once you reach the lake, follow the signs for route A7 at the junction. At the Adler, leave the woodland by turning left and walk past the horse pastures back towards the starting point.

The regional A6 ‘Rund um Schlüchtern’ hiking trail in Schalksmühle showcases the diverse natural landscape of the Märkischer Kreis. The route leads through varied woodland areas and alongside tranquil streams, which are characteristic of the Sauerland. Hikers can expect a route that offers both relaxing sections and moderate inclines. The nature of the paths varies, creating a dynamic hiking experience that appeals to the senses. The scenic backdrop features a harmonious blend of dense greenery and open stretches, which continually offer new perspectives on the surroundings. The route is designed to allow for an in-depth exploration of the local flora and fauna. This walk represents a carefully planned opportunity to actively explore the region’s natural beauty.

In Preußisch Oldendorf, the Wiehen Mountains are home to a number of circular walking routes. These routes lead through a landscape of gentle hills and offer sweeping panoramic views. Historic sites and nature reserves are accessible along the carefully signposted paths. The area offers a variety of options for walks and extended excursions, allowing visitors to experience the distinctive character of the Wiehen Mountains.

The starting point of the A4 walk is at the car park on Dennemarkstraße in Nieukerk. From there, the route leads via the Loyendyck directly into the Nieukerker Bruch. A shelter, locally known as the ‘Rentnerbank’, offers a chance to rest along the way and take in the surrounding countryside. The route then heads towards Straelener Straße and continues via the Russenweg to the Neesendyck. There, on the left-hand side, lies the privately-owned Groenenhof estate. To the north of this, you cross the Gelderner Fleuth, after which the return journey to Nieukerk begins. Via the Fulkenbruchsweg, you link up with the Veenweg, which leads back to the starting point. You can then optionally explore the historic centre of Nieukerk, whose attractions can be discovered through the information provided.

The A3 walk through the Aldekerker Bruch offers an opportunity for contemplation amidst unspoilt countryside. This regional circular walk is characterised by a diverse range of flora, with striking pollarded willows and an abundance of wildflowers and herbs defining the scenery along the route. The unique atmosphere of the German-Dutch border region between the Rhine, Waal and Meuse rivers fosters deep relaxation and promotes a sense of well-being.

The local hill of the “Wellingers”, as the villagers usually call themselves, is the Beutling, at the foot of which there is also a car park for walkers. For centuries, the Beutling served the people of Wellingholzhausen as communal land, which was managed as coppice woodland. As a result, along the way – particularly near the summit – you’ll come across impressive beech trees that were coppiced for timber, then allowed to grow wild again and are now overgrown.

Who has a ‘double stream’? Taunusstein does – the Kotzebach. And the curious thing is that the two streams of the same name, flowing towards each other from the direction of Watzhahn, used to feed the Hahner outdoor swimming pool in years gone by. Incidentally, the name comes from ‘korz’, meaning ‘short’.

The A10 ‘Kleine Runde mit Volmeblick’ is a regional walking trail that winds its way through the characteristic landscape of the Märkischer Kreis. This path offers walkers unique perspectives on the Volme Valley and its natural surroundings in Schalksmühle. The carefully designed route allows walkers to immerse themselves in the local flora and fauna, whilst experiencing a harmonious interplay of woodland sections and open vantage points. The route is designed to reflect the region’s topographical features whilst offering both relaxation and an experience of nature. The views of the Volme, nestled amongst the rolling hills, are a defining feature of this tour and invite you to explore the scenic diversity of this area. The route is characterised by its manageable nature, which encourages a deep appreciation of the surroundings and provides a comprehensive insight into the region’s distinctive features.

Wine as far as the eye can see – the discovery tour through the vineyard terraces around Kirchheim and the old Neckar bend near Bönnigheim. Starting from Kirchheim, this tour follows the banks of the Neckar and eventually climbs up to the Kirchheim vineyard terraces, offering views of the Neckar bend. On the hilltop, benches invite you to take a relaxing break in the sunshine before you pass apple and pear trees and reach the wine trail across the old Neckar bend towards Hohenstein. Here, you’ll gain a comprehensive insight into the region’s diverse range of grape varieties and enjoy views of Hohenstein Castle – a tour for connoisseurs!

The circular walking route around Ennepetal-Voerde begins and ends at the fairground. The route leads through Lindenstraße, along Friemannweg and via Vilvoorder Straße into the rural surroundings featuring fields, hills, farmsteads and wooded hillsides. Further stops include Störringen, Gut Braband and the Ferdinand Bilstein site. The circular route then leads back to the starting point.

The regional walking route “Left and Right of the Heilenbecke” is a circular walk from Uhlenbart via Rüggeberg, the Heilenbecke Dam, Ravenschlag and Wittenstein back to the starting point. Dense forests, meadows, quiet woodland paths and views of the Bergisch landscape characterise the route. The historic village of Wittenstein adds a touch of regional history to the scenic impressions.

The partly redesigned circular walk offers views of the Heilenbecke valley and two of its tributaries. At the start, the walk follows the Heilenbecker-Hangweg with virtually no incline. Other stops along the route include the village of Wittenstein with its old half-timbered houses, the Grimmelsberg and the Königsfeld spa clinic.

The Spessart Trail ‘Wildly Romantic Hirschborn Ponds’ is a beautiful walking route through the impressive forests of the Hessian Spessart Nature Park. The circular trail along the slopes of the Klingbach Valley runs largely through ancient, pure deciduous forests, which have been part of the ‘Alsberger Hang’ natural forest reserve since 1997. The coexistence of woodrush and wood sorrel beech forests, as well as the stands of old, gnarled sessile oaks, provide a nursery and habitat for bats, rare birds and other wildlife. Enjoy and respect the tranquillity of this beautiful woodland area alongside them.

From the Burgjosser Heiligen car park, the path winds its way towards Roßkopf and then continues westwards at the same elevation to the former military cemetery. There, it crosses the country road and continues northwards towards Wegscheide (an alternative starting point for the tour). Passing the school camp, the route continues to Ameisenrain and through the Orber Stadtwald back to the starting point at the Burgjosser Heiligen car park.

From the Gondelteich, the Spessart trail ‘Vorderspessartblick Horbach’ leads across open hills and quiet stream valleys around Horbach. Time and again, sweeping views open up over the Kinzig Valley, into the Wetterau and as far as the Vogelsberg. Along the way, the Krötenweiher, the near-natural Näßlichbach stream and the impressive Mariengrotte provide a variety of sights.