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Excursions and experiences in North Rhine-Westphalia – travel inspiration combining nature, culture and culinary delights

From hikes through the Silberbach valley to surprising culinary delights in the region: We take you to our favorite destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia – honest, atmospheric and with personal tips for your trip.

On the way to the Aabach Dam

It's Sunday, and we set off at 9:00 a.m. for the Sauerland region, or more precisely, to the Aabach Dam in Wünnenberg, for a hike that includes breakfast. Around 10:00 a.m., we arrive at a small parking lot quite close to the wildlife enclosure. Here, the first little highlight of the hike awaits us – curious goats and red deer, which we can observe almost at close range. After only about five minutes of walking, we spend some time standing still, […]

Externsteine ​​– View of the Externsteine ​​Round trip from Holzhausen-Externsteine

The Externsteine ​​– about 10 km in the evening hours

Around 6:00 PM, after a rather long workday, I set off (this time alone) for the Externsteine ​​in Lippe, or more precisely, in Holzhausen-Externsteine. My goal is to capture the sun in a photograph as it sets over the Externsteine ​​– however, this isn't so easy, as the sun sets more behind the forest – more on that later. When I arrive at the clearing in front of the Externsteine, I have the pleasant experience of discovering that… Read more » The Externsteine ​​– approx. 10 km in the evening

View of the Rur river and the surrounding countryside.

Eifel National Park: Across the Kermeter

In the morning, it's time for breakfast, getting ready, and then into the car – we're off to the "Wilder Kermeter Nature Experience Area." After driving along a few switchbacks to reach the trailhead, we're greeted by two rangers at the parking lot. It feels like being in one of the big national parks in the USA. There are numerous parking spaces at the trailhead; apparently, this parking lot is also regularly used by public transport, which suggests that the organizers have put some thought into it… Read more » Eifel National Park: Across the Kermeter

Eifel National Park: Hike from Einruhr to Dedenborn

Eifel National Park: Hike from Einruhr to Dedenborn

After about a four-hour drive, we arrived in Einruhr, at the Eifel National Park. It's warm, the sun is shining, and we're eager to explore the nature and surroundings. We chose a leisurely, not-too-long route to start with, as we plan to check into a campsite at Rursee later that day. We parked in the generously sized parking areas along the road, put on our gear, and set off to take in our first impressions… Read more » Eifel National Park: Hike from Einruhr to Dedenborn

View from the Velmerstot in Lippe

Climate Experience Route Velmerstot

More or less spontaneously, a good friend and former colleague and I set off at 11:00 AM for the Velmerstot Climate Experience Route near Veldrom, a small village belonging to the town of Horn-Bad Meinberg. We wanted to test our hiking limits for our planned trek across the Alps in September, seeing how long we could walk in a single day. We drove together for half an hour to the starting point of the hike, which is signposted as 17.9 km (a slight detour is worthwhile...). Read more » Velmerstot Climate Experience Route

The hike on the Luhbachweg trail in the Teutoburg Forest offers plenty of variety and mystical insights into the forest.

Luhbachweg – Hiking in Kalletal

Our little excursion to Kalletal (a mere 30 minutes from our home) begins quite leisurely in the late morning around 10:00 a.m. Arriving in Kalletal, or more precisely in the small village of Langenholzhausen, we initially have a few minor difficulties finding a parking spot at the intended starting point of the route. Finally, we opt for a church parking lot, put on our light gear, and set off. After about 300 meters on the trail, we realize that we could have also started on the main road… Read more » Luhbachweg – Hiking in Kalletal

Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Teutoburg Forest, Lengerich Canyon View

Premium hiking trail: Canyon View in Lengerich

After a good hour's drive, we arrive at the trailhead parking lot and see that this trail is certainly very popular, yet we have no trouble finding a parking space. Once we've dropped off all our gear (a few snacks and, as always, our camera equipment), we can begin our first steps on the approximately 11.5-kilometer hike. The trail leads through a small sculpture garden with a small but charming observation tower (actually, it's... Read more » Premium hiking trail: Canyon View in Lengerich