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Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Willingen (Upland)

Valley tour from Willingen to the Niedersfelder Hochheide (Hochsauerland)

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Willingen (Upland)

Valley tour from Willingen to the Niedersfelder Hochheide (Hochsauerland)

Moderate

4.6

(203)

726

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Valley tour from Willingen to the Niedersfelder Hochheide (Hochsauerland)

03:19

11.8km

230m

Hiking

The beautiful circular hike takes us to the Upland near Willingen in Hochsauerland. It goes from the well-known winter sports resort through the Hoppecketal and two small side valleys of the Hoppecke to the Niedersfelder Hochheide at the Neuer Hagen nature reserve.

The starting point is the hiking car park…

by Sauerländischer Gebirgsverein (SGV)

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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14 m

Hiking parking lot and picnic area „Gebrannte Wamecke“

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Not so easy to find, but a great parking spot and starting point for a nice hike.

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164 m

View of the Hoppecke Valley

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A wonderful valley for hiking: Everywhere the water gurgles and splashes in rivulets and brooks through the forest, along the path and over the meadows.

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4.00 km

Neuer Hagen (Niedersfeld High Heath)

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Heathland with various sights and viewpoints.

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4.27 km

Clemensberg Summit Cross

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Wonderful view and look into an incredible quarry. There is a hut with gastronomy for resting in the immediate vicinity.

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5.39 km

Hochheide Nature Reserve Neuer Hagen

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While this area was still a treeless tundra around 10,000 years ago, forests conquered large parts of the region with the subsequent warming. Only in some places has the tundra …

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11.3 km

Bridge Over the Hoppecke

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A small wooden bridge leads over the Hoppecke. The long-distance hiking trail E1 goes directly over the bridge.

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11.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

1.11 km

564 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

2.93 km

2.51 km

358 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Tuesday 4 August

28°C

17°C

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Comments

April 13, 2025,Tälertour von Willingen zur Niedersfelder Hochheide (Hochsauerland)

An exceptionally beautiful tour. If you have the time, you should definitely do the "Golden Trail." The starting point is at the "Hochheide Hütte" restaurant!

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August 18, 2021,Tälerweg

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August 10, 2025,Sauerlandschleife | Tälerweg Villingen

In August, the heath is in bloom, so the destination was the Hochheide near Villingen. With temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius and sunshine, the weather was perfect, and the heath was in beautiful bloom. There was plenty of activity, and in addition to hikers and walkers, there were also a few blueberry pickers out and about. The route led over …

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September 10, 2024,Tälerweg (Qualitätstour)

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August 7, 2021,Tälerweg (Prädikatswanderweg) Willingen 07.08.2021 13:25

At the end of the short vacation in Willingen, another hike without rain and with a little sunshine. The valley path was planned to be a certified hiking trail at sauerland.com/Media/Touren/Taelerweg-Qualitaetstour

However, we built a detour and hiked through the Hochheide. The many blueberries, cranberries and the heather, as well as the many stunted pines and birches, are wonderful.
On …

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June 2, 2025,Niedersfelder Hochheide von und bis Willingen

The Niederfelder Hochheide is a unique high plateau with expansive heathland, ancient juniper stands, and magnificent views over the Sauerland region. Especially in late summer, the heath blooms in rich purple, transforming the landscape into a true natural experience. Well-maintained trails invite you to hike – a break at the rustic Hochheiden Hut with homemade cake perfectly rounds off the …

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September 23, 2025,Preiselbeer Ernte auf der Hochheide 🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏻🌥️🌬️12°

With sunshine🌥️, wind🌬️, and 12°C, we went hiking🥾 to Willingen.
The parking lot 🅿️ was well located.
Directly on the route and far from the hustle and bustle.
Beautiful paths led us steadily uphill to the Hochheide heath.
The heath had already faded 😌 and was partly dry🫣.
But there were still plenty of cranberries 😋.
We also looked for …

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May 17, 2025,Tälerweg mit Niedersfelder Hochheide und "Goldener Pfad"

Today we hiked from the hotel on site through the Hoppecketal Valley to the Niedersfelder Hochheide, a scenic gem. The so-called "Golden Pledge" is a path that winds through the heath and offers opportunities for mindfulness exercises at various stations. Unfortunately, a cold wind was blowing today, and since we were a bit sweaty from the long climb, we didn't …

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March 31, 2023

The beautiful circular hike takes us to the Upland near Willingen in Hochsauerland. It goes from the well-known winter sports resort through the Hoppecketal and two small side valleys of the Hoppecke to the Niedersfelder Hochheide at the Neuer Hagen nature reserve.
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The starting point is the hiking car

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Hiking parking lot and picnic area „Gebrannte Wamecke“

View of the Hoppecke Valley

Neuer Hagen (Niedersfeld High Heath)

Clemensberg Summit Cross

Hochheide Nature Reserve Neuer Hagen

Bridge Over the Hoppecke

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