Here, exercise meets relaxation, expansive views alternate with quiet stretches of riverbank and a gentle ripple often accompanies your steps. You can combine mountain ranges and proximity to water on your tours as well as challenging climbs and pleasant refreshments. The best example of this is the Olsberg Kneipp Hiking Trail, on which water is not only a scenic highlight, but also a revitalising element: this is ensured by various Kneipp stations, which are beneficial to your health at any time of year.
Whether it's relaxing riverside paths, challenging mountain ranges or invigorating refreshments along the way - North Rhine-Westphalia offers countless opportunities to enjoy hiking by the water to the full.