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Like something from another world…

Until 1994 the Trupbacher Heide was still home to the tanks and heavy artillery of the Belgian armed forces stationed in Siegen. It now attracts day trippers, hikers, nature photographers and recreation seekers to an area covering 300 hectares.

The plateau has given rise to a genuine scenic jewel. It offers fantastic views over the Siegerland with its heather and gorse, small bodies of water, natural meadows, rough pastures and nard grasslands. It is home to many rare plants and animals like the common centaury, blue daisy, moonwort, woodlark, swallowtail, silver-washed fritillary, silver-studded blue butterfly, scarce copper and the blue-tailed damselfly, the vagrant darter, and the emperor dragonfly. Numerous hiking trails lead through the nature reserve.
 
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The Trupbach Heath Trail Officially opened on the 22nd of August 2025, the Trupbach Heath Trail is one of the Sieg adventure trails and leads through the Historic Animal Garden adventure forest up to the Trupbach Heath and back again. It connects the two popular Siegen recreational areas over a distance of 14.7 km and offers unique views of Siegen and its mountains. The varied natural landscape is particularly appealing. It connects the two popular recreational areas in Siegen over a distance of 14.7 km and offers unique views of Siegen and its mountains. The varied natural landscape is particularly attractive, ranging from dense old trees to open heathland that turns purple in late summer.

More information and the exact route will follow.

Enjoy your hike!