Meschede, a town in the Hochsauerland district in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for hiking. The geographical location of Meschede is particularly charming and diverse. It lies on the banks of Lake Hennesee and is surrounded by the foothills of the Rothaar Mountains. This creates the perfect backdrop for varied hiking tours.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Meschede
Hiking Trail
· Soest
Meschede - Stimmstamm - Lörmecke Tower
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.3 km
3:09 h
257 m
257 m
Hike from Stimmstamm to Lörmecke Tower, towards Eversberg and back to Stimmstamm.
Hiking Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Kapellenweg Reiste - main route with loop via Sögtrop
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
26.1 km
7:15 h
568 m
572 m
The chapel route Reiste connects 8 villages with their chapels and the parish church Reiste on a total circular hiking trail of 25 km. You can optionally hike the trail in two stages. The recommendation of the SGV department Reiste is to start with the longer southern route and then hike the northern route.
Hiking Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Kapellenweg Reiste - main route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22.8 km
6:30 h
545 m
545 m
The Chapel Route Reiste connects 8 villages with their chapels and the parish church Reiste on a total of 25 km circular hiking trail.
Hiking Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Varied between Nichtinghausen and Herhagen on the Jacobsweg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.8 km
1:32 h
83 m
83 m
A pleasant circular hike with beautiful views of the gentle landscape north of Mechernich.
Hiking Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Hiking taxi "Sauerland Höhenflug": Birkenbrauck via Wenholthausen to Reiste
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
19.3 km
5:30 h
440 m
607 m
Hike along the Sauerland-Höhenflug from the Birkenbrauck trail parking lot over the Homertspitze to Wenholthausen and further to Reiste.
Hiking Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Hiking taxi "Sauerland Höhenflug": From Birkenbrauck to Eslohe
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.8 km
3:30 h
183 m
389 m
After your arrival in Eslohe, holders of the Schmallenberger Sauerland Card can take the hiking taxi free of charge (Sat. & Sun., registration required) to the Birkenbrauck hiking car park. From there you hike along the Sauerland Heights Route with magnificent views, over the Homertspitze back to Eslohe.
Hiking Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Circular route around Reiste RE1
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.1 km
3:30 h
292 m
292 m
Scenic circular route from Reiste through agricultural landscape.
Hiking Trail
· Eslohe (Sauerland)
Circular route around Wenholthausen (W5)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.9 km
3:15 h
309 m
309 m
Moderate circular route starting in Wenholthausen.
Hiking Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Circular route around Wenholthausen (W4)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.5 km
3:00 h
222 m
222 m
Circular route around Wenholthausen, which leads past the Esmecker reservoir.
Hiking Trail
· Germany
From Hennesee to Hunstein
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.5 km
5:54 h
598 m
598 m
Hike from Hennesee via Berghausen, Calle, Hunstein, Schüren back to the starting point.
One of the most beautiful hiking routes in Meschede leads along the Hennesee. The circular route around the lake stretches for about 18 kilometres and offers breathtaking views of the water as well as the surrounding landscape. This tour is suitable for both experienced hikers and families with children, as it is relatively flat and offers many places to rest.
Another popular hiking trail in Meschede is the "Sorpesee-Rundwanderweg". This trail leads along the Sorpesee, a reservoir southwest of Meschede. With a length of about 23 kilometres, hikers can enjoy nature here for a whole day and catch new perspectives of the lake again and again.
For nature lovers there is also the "Forest Sculpture Trail" near Schmallenberg-Bödefeld, only a few kilometres away from Meschede. Here you can not only hike but also admire works of art in the forest - a unique combination of nature enjoyment and cultural experience.
The best seasons for hiking in Meschede are spring and autumn. In these seasons, the weather is often mild and pleasant and nature shows itself in its most beautiful colours.
In summary, Meschede offers a variety of hikes for all areas of interest. Whether along the Hennesee lake, around the Sorpesee lake or on the forest sculpture trail - everyone will find a suitable route here. The geographical location of Meschede and the tourist attractions make this town an attractive destination for hiking enthusiasts from near and far. So lace up your hiking boots and explore the picturesque landscapes around Meschede!
Another popular hiking trail in Meschede is the "Sorpesee-Rundwanderweg". This trail leads along the Sorpesee, a reservoir southwest of Meschede. With a length of about 23 kilometres, hikers can enjoy nature here for a whole day and catch new perspectives of the lake again and again.
For nature lovers there is also the "Forest Sculpture Trail" near Schmallenberg-Bödefeld, only a few kilometres away from Meschede. Here you can not only hike but also admire works of art in the forest - a unique combination of nature enjoyment and cultural experience.
The best seasons for hiking in Meschede are spring and autumn. In these seasons, the weather is often mild and pleasant and nature shows itself in its most beautiful colours.
In summary, Meschede offers a variety of hikes for all areas of interest. Whether along the Hennesee lake, around the Sorpesee lake or on the forest sculpture trail - everyone will find a suitable route here. The geographical location of Meschede and the tourist attractions make this town an attractive destination for hiking enthusiasts from near and far. So lace up your hiking boots and explore the picturesque landscapes around Meschede!
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