Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 414 km / 257 mi
- Elevation gain
- 9,116 m
- Typical duration
- 111 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Best Mountain Hikes near Neubrück
35 routes near Neubrück qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 80.7 km and 1,776 m (5,827 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 414 km.
That is 24 percent of the 147 routes we map near Neubrück. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 80.7 km against 26.6 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 1,776 m (5,827 ft) on average versus 586 m (1,923 ft) across the wider area.
Mountain routes trade effort for scale. Expect sustained climbing, quick weather changes and views that make the numbers worth it. The mix is broad: 6 are rated easy and 28 are hard or harder, so there is something here whether you have two hours or a full day.
Trails
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 99.1 km / 61.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,180 m
- Typical duration
- 26 hr
- Mountain
- Pilgrimage route
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 186 km / 116 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,097 m
- Typical duration
- 50 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 61.5 km / 38.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,352 m
- Typical duration
- 16 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 63.5 km / 39.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,397 m
- Typical duration
- 16 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 58.8 km / 36.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,294 m
- Typical duration
- 15 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 159 km / 99.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,504 m
- Typical duration
- 42 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 64.0 km / 39.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,407 m
- Typical duration
- 16 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 134 km / 83.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,945 m
- Typical duration
- 35 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 60.9 km / 37.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,340 m
- Typical duration
- 16 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 202 km / 126 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,447 m
- Typical duration
- 54 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 73.6 km / 45.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,619 m
- Typical duration
- 19 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 219 km / 136 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,808 m
- Typical duration
- 58 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 111 km / 69.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,447 m
- Typical duration
- 29 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 74.8 km / 46.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,645 m
- Typical duration
- 19 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 242 km / 150 mi
- Elevation gain
- 5,319 m
- Typical duration
- 65 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 49.5 km / 30.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,090 m
- Typical duration
- 13 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 40.5 km / 25.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 892 m
- Typical duration
- 10 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 51.6 km / 32.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,136 m
- Typical duration
- 13 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 34.3 km / 21.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 754 m
- Typical duration
- 8 hr 51 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 41.8 km / 26.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 920 m
- Typical duration
- 10 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 44.1 km / 27.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 971 m
- Typical duration
- 11 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 51.7 km / 32.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,137 m
- Typical duration
- 13 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 31 m
- Typical duration
- 20 min
- Mountain
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 70.7 km / 43.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,555 m
- Typical duration
- 18 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 57.8 km / 35.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,272 m
- Typical duration
- 15 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 53.6 km / 33.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,180 m
- Typical duration
- 14 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 122 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 20 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 41.9 km / 26.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 921 m
- Typical duration
- 10 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 3.0 km / 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 65 m
- Typical duration
- 43 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 121 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 19 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 145 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 36 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 34.4 km / 21.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 757 m
- Typical duration
- 8 hr 53 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 136 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 29 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Distance
- 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 50 m
- Typical duration
- 33 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European long distance path E8, North Rhine-WestphaliaNorth Rhine-Westphalia | 414 km | 9,116 m | 111 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Jakobs-Pilgerweg Köln - AachenNorth Rhine-Westphalia | 99.1 km | 2,180 m | 26 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Jakobs-Pilgerweg Dortmund - AachenNorth Rhine-Westphalia | 186 km | 4,097 m | 50 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Jakobs-Pilgerweg Essen - DüsseldorfNorth Rhine-Westphalia | 61.5 km | 1,352 m | 16 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Ruhrhöhenweg (Duisburg-Essen)North Rhine-Westphalia | 63.5 km | 1,397 m | 16 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Jakobs-Pilgerweg Beyenburg-KölnNorth Rhine-Westphalia | 58.8 km | 1,294 m | 15 hr | Expert | April to October |
| KölnpfadNorth Rhine-Westphalia | 159 km | 3,504 m | 42 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Mein Grüngürtel Rundweg G1North Rhine-Westphalia | 64.0 km | 1,407 m | 16 hr | Expert | April to October |
| NiederrheinwegNorth Rhine-Westphalia | 134 km | 2,945 m | 35 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Rhein-Schwalm-WegNorth Rhine-Westphalia | 60.9 km | 1,340 m | 16 hr | Expert | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with European long distance path E8, North Rhine-Westphalia, Jakobs-Pilgerweg Köln - Aachen, Jakobs-Pilgerweg Dortmund - Aachen. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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