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Neuer Hagen Nature Reserve – Hochheide Hut, Niedersfeld loop from Neuer Hagen

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Neuer Hagen Nature Reserve – Hochheide Hut, Niedersfeld loop from Neuer Hagen

Moderate

4.8

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Neuer Hagen Nature Reserve – Hochheide Hut, Niedersfeld loop from Neuer Hagen

02:00

7.20km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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89 m

Kappelsprung

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path to Hochheide is nice to walk. You can discover a lot all around. However, sturdy shoes are recommended.

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1.06 km

Neuer Hagen (Niedersfeld High Heath)

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Heathland with various sights and viewpoints.

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3.90 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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4.58 km

The landscape in the Neuer Hagen nature reserve is unique. A nice open area with lots of views. In late summer the colorful Besenheide, in winter when there is snow it is a beautiful cross-country skiing area.

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5.17 km

Neuer Hagen Nature Reserve

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A landscape with many facets

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6.05 km

Hochheide Hut, Niedersfeld

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The wooden hut beckons you to take a break at a lofty height. The restaurant is located at 805 meters, very close to the highest mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia - the Langenberg.

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7.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

1.61 km

308 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

1.65 km

434 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 13 July

24°C

15°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

March 21, 2025,Wanderung

A lovely hike through the mossy forest to the beautiful Hochheide heath. Great panoramic views from Clemensberg.

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July 15, 2022,Niedersfelder Hochheide - Der goldene Pfad

The Hochheide in the NSG Neuer Hagen near Niedersfeld is a place that we like to visit again and again. Today we were able to meet the herd of sheep and goats 🐑🐐 again, which is responsible for landscape maintenance here. 😍
The golden path is a beautiful circular route through the heath area with a detour via the Clemensberg …

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August 14, 2022,Rundgang durch die Niedersfelder Hochheide

More pictures taken, can't be uploaded again....🤬

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July 23, 2022,Niedersfelder Hochheide (Winterberg/Sauerland)

Day 1 - A great introduction to the land of the Rothaarsteig and the high-altitude flight in the NSG Neuer Hagen -
It was pleasantly cool 18°C on the mountain ☀️⛅️

Short ascent to the Hochheide Hütte in the afternoon - break on the "Neuen Clemensberg" (836 m) at the Aeolian Harp - at the beginning of the Neuer Hagen …

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October 6, 2024,Niedersfeld Rundweg

Hiking is also possible for people with respiratory and heart diseases

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August 7, 2024,7,5 km durch die blühende Heide

According to Garmin it is 7.5 km. A small loop through the Hochheide. The route can be shortened by choosing a different parking lot. The Golden Path is also interesting, with edifying features along the way.

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September 5, 2024,Der goldene Pfad an der Niedersfelder Hochheide

The good thing about the new technology is that with WiFi you can work from almost anywhere.
I'm using it right now and spending time in the beautiful Sauerland.
After work, a run on the Niedersfelder Hochheide was planned. You might not want to hike here on a Saturday or Sunday when the masses of cyclists and hikers have to …

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August 24, 2025,,, Der goldene Pfad " ✨️Hochheide

Enjoying the beautiful weather again today and heading to the heather in bloom.
🅿️ Hochheidehütte Niedersfeld

We wanted a short walk through the Hochheide, so we decided on the Golden Path. The trail leads along the Hochheide, past the Hoppeke spring, and up to the Clemensberg summit cross.

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Neuer Hagen Nature Reserve – Hochheide Hut, Niedersfeld loop from Neuer Hagen

Kappelsprung

Neuer Hagen (Niedersfeld High Heath)

Niedersfelder Hochheide

Hochheide Nature Reserve Neuer Hagen

Hochheide Heather Field

Niedersfeld High Heath

Neuer Hagen Nature Reserve

Hochheide Hut, Niedersfeld

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