Trail along the Große Nister – Helmeroth Suspension Bridge loop from Helmeroth

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Trail along the Große Nister – Helmeroth Suspension Bridge loop from Helmeroth

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Trail along the Große Nister – Helmeroth Suspension Bridge loop from Helmeroth

03:09

10.6km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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711 m

Pioneer Bridge over the Nister

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A small but adventurous river when crossing.

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1.16 km

View of Helmeroth and Langenbach

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A landscape that wants to be run through and that without great difficulty.

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2.18 km

Weltendepfad Westerwald

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The end of the world path is actually something for nature lovers.

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2.89 km

Trail along the Große Nister

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wonderful path along the nister

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3.87 km

Helmeroth Suspension Bridge

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For dog owners, the bridge can be a problem because it is equipped with step grille

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4.74 km

Nister Bridge, Flögert

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Due to the relatively high rainfall in recent times, the Great Nister was well filled. In this respect, this bridge is not an architectural highlight, but it is very useful...

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6.12 km

Naturpfad Weltende Forest Trail

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After it, open over the asphalt road, you now walk through the forest, sheltered from the sun.
On one side you can look deep into the valley, on the other side is the paved road that we followed before.

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9.11 km

Nister Bridge, Helmeroth

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The bridge is lovingly maintained by the Helmerothtern.

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10.6 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

2.03 km

1.28 km

763 m

610 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

3.30 km

2.24 km

816 m

397 m

304 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

April 27, 2025,Hängebrücke – Weltende Runde von Helmeroth

Today we hiked a stretch of "paradise on earth." We started at the hiking car park on the K 45 near Helmeroth. First, we descended to the Nister River. A highlight was the suspension bridge at the Helmeroth Mill. Built in 1920 as a farmers' access route to the mill, demolished in 1964. Rebuilt as a wooden bridge in 1979. …

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