--- title: "Diemeltaler Schmetterlings-Steig" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/diemeltaler-schmetterlings-steig" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/865515/3f363c139a4f63dc302caf1515b272730544092f22c987a81ad7a3b12a4903f8/heinturm.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Diemeltaler Schmetterlings-Steig ================================ - 150.94 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Regional hiking trail Heinturm Holsterburg Blick vom Weser-Skywalk Blick auf die Hannoverschen Klippen Holzweg zum Weser-Skywalk Blick auf die Diemel vom Schwiemelkopf Schmetterling Schmaler Pfad bei Lamerden Landschaftsliege an der Ostheimer Hute - 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. Read more Erkunde den Diemeltaler Schmetterlings-Steig, ein Paradies für Wanderer und Naturliebhaber. Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Warburg - Archaeological site - Nature trail - Nature trail - Viewpoint/viewing tower Destination Destination Warburg Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (4%) Street (3%) Asphalt (9%) Gravel (41%) Trail (35%) Path (9%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more Tour information - Labelling - Loop Road - Mainly Sunny - Multiday Tour - Nature Highlight - Possibility of Accommodation Equipment The open landscape offers little shade on many sections. Therefore, protect yourself adequately on sunny days and pack enough water to drink. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car via the A44 or B252 to Warburg Read more **Parking**Free parking is available at the Schützenplatz in Warburg Read more **Public transportation**By train in Warburg, Hofgeismar-Hümme, Bad Karlshafen Read more Additional information Many sections of the Diemeltaler Schmetterlings-Steig can also be hiked on eight day tours. Pure hiking enjoyment to suit your taste. We have created our own komoot collection for this: Read more Literature Butterfly atlas Ecology and distribution of butterflies and damselflies in the Höxter district with adjacent Diemel valley Read more Contact person Kulturland Kreis HöxterCorveyer Allee 7 37671 Höxter License (master data) Kulturland Kreis Höxter c/o GfW im Kreis Höxter mbH This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Contact Wilhelmstraße 34414 Warburg Download GPX file - -