Anniversary Hohe Mark Steig
The Hohe Mark Steig long-distance hiking trail is turning 5 years old.
Celebrate the anniversary of the Hohe Mark Steig with us and experience one of the most popular long-distance hiking trails in North Rhine-Westphalia during the anniversary hiking days from September 25th to 30th, 2026 in the Hohe Mark Nature Park.
Go in good company with other hiking enthusiasts as well as the blogger and certified hiking guide Steffi from Reiseziege.deDiscover the Hohe Mark Steig trail step by step.
The Hohe Mark Steig trail leads you on a long-distance hiking route of approximately 150 km through the Hohe Mark Nature Park – through mystical forests, expansive moors, idyllic lakes, and diverse natural landscapes. Each section offers new impressions, tranquility, vastness, and impressive views that will let you forget the everyday hustle and bustle.
A real highlight for anyone who enjoys hiking in North Rhine-Westphalia and wants to consciously experience nature.
You decide: Hike a single stage, combine several stages, or join the entire hiking week.
Easy by registering. and experience the Hohe Mark Steig together.
Blogger trips
4 days Hohe Mark Steig with dog
If you follow our Instagram channel, you've probably already noticed: Blogger "Borderherz" spent four days hiking the Hohe Mark Steig with her Border Collie, Riley. She traveled by train to Lembeck station, taking an environmentally conscious approach – from there, her adventure through the nature park began. In her blog post, she shares her experiences of each stage, her impressions, and offers valuable tips for long-distance hiking with your dog. Join her virtually and immerse yourself in the Hohe Mark Steig adventure with your dog:

The Hohe Mark Steig
Where can you discover hidden beauties? Hike through this adventure landscape in harmony with nature, open yourself to the special spectacles in the Hohe Mark Nature Park and experience unique moments of tranquility with fantastic views and far-reaching views.
The stages
Breathe the space, hear the silence and experience landscapes with unique views on varied stages from 19 to 27 km in length. Every day different.
LandStreifer
There is also a lot to discover beyond the Hohe Mark Steig. Designed as circular hiking trails, our LandStreifer are always good for a scenic surprise. Here you go on a tour of discovery, discover new regions and get delightful insights into the diversity of the Hohe Mark Nature Park.
Our hosts
Sometimes you need a break! Take your time - enjoy the hospitality of the nice people from the gastronomy in the villages along your way...
WuBB tours
The complete Hohe Mark Steig in eight day tours between 18 and 25 km in length. Just leave the car at home and be chauffeured to the starting point and end point of your tour in a relaxed manner. Enjoy the carefree hiking experience by bus and train!
Package deals
Here you will find suggestions on how you can enjoy the Hohe Mark feeling even longer with overnight stays!The Hohe Mark Steig
My bond with nature
Varied tours, intoxicating sensory impressions - pure hiking, that's the Hohe Mark Steig, a quality long-distance hiking trail according to the criteria of the German Hiking Association.
We would like to welcome you to the Hohe Mark Steig website and wish you lots of inspiration and enjoyment in planning your hikes.
For information on routes that have already been awarded, the Regional Association Ruhr Contact Person.
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