Diemeltaler Schmetterlings-Steig

150.94 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Great panorama
Regional hiking trail

Ein steinerner Wachtturm auf einem bewaldeten Pfad, mit weitem Ausblick über die Hügel. — © Kulturland Kreis Höxter, Katja Krajewski | CC-BY-SA

Ruinen der mittelalterlichen Holsterburg mit restaurierten Mauerresten und Metalltreppe unter blauem Himmel. — © Kulturland Kreis Höxter, Katja Krajewski | CC-BY-SA

Eine Metallplattform bietet eine atemberaubende Aussicht auf die Weserlandschaft mit Fluss, Wäldern und Dörfern. — © Kulturland Kreis Höxter, Katja Krajewski | CC-BY-SA

42:00 h
150.94 km
3,070 m
3,070 m
95 m
374 m
279 m
Start: Warburg
Destination: Warburg

The Diemeltaler Schmetterlings-Steig connects the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse and lets you immerse yourself in the colorful world of butterflies over 152 km.

Fragrant herbs, juniper heaths, rare orchids and the enormous variety of butterflies associated with them are what make this multi-day tour so special. You hike up and down the valley and the mountain ranges to the left and right of the Diemel. Again and again, the trail takes you through small villages and towns with historical charm.

In addition, impressive sights such as the Weser Skywalk, Holsterburg Castle, the viewing platform on the Quast, the sinkholes known as the "Wolkenbrüche" and the dreamlike landscape of the Diemel Valley await you along the way, making you reach for your camera again and again.

Start

Warburg

Ruinen der mittelalterlichen Holsterburg mit restaurierter Aussichtsplattform, umgeben von Natur.

Archaeological site

Serpentinenpfad schlängelt sich durch Kiefernwald am Heinberg, mit Blick auf grüne Hügel in der Ferne.

Nature discovery trail

Pavements

Unknown (4%)

Street (3%)

Asphalt (9%)

Gravel (41%)

Trail (35%)

Path (9%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Route markings

The path is marked throughout with an orange-red butterfly. Connecting paths between the northern and southern routes are marked with a blue butterfly.

Tour information