Broschuere Hiking – Actively enjoying nature

Hiking
Actively enjoying nature
Outdoor Activities
in the natural paradise
at the Rothaarsteig
Region & Culture
in the princely
Bad Berleburg
Nature
in the land
of the wisents
Health & Well-Being
in the heart of
South Westphalia
www.blb-tourismus.de

Dear Nature- and Hiking Fans!
Welcome to Wittgenstein – the largest connected
forest area in Germany. Especially for hikers, the
Rothaargebirge (a low mountain range in North
Rhine-Westphalia and Hessen) is the most beautiful
destination in South Westphalia, here you find the
city Bad Berleburg with its 22 villages. You will see:
In our natural paradise you come close to heaven.
In Wittgenstein you can find wonderful treasures!
The adventurous and various premium hiking
paths, e. g. the Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad (Wittgensteiner
slate path), the Via Adrina, the Wisent
path and of course the Rothaarsteig (hiking path
on the Rothaargebirge), are great to experience.
Even when you leave the normal paths you will
come across beautiful villages that show you the
traditional charm of the region. Unique in
Germany and therefore outstanding is the Wald-
SkulpturenWeg (ForestSculptureWay) with its eleven
artworks created by international artists. The trail
connects the regions Wittgenstein and Sauerland.
Around the Rothaarsteig you can experience the
world of hiking with all of your senses: See the pure
beauty of nature, the careful keeping of costums
and history, as well as a spectacular cultural program
and great hospitality.
The wild side of Wittgenstein is even more impressive:
During a trip to the Wisent-wilderness at the
Rothaarsteig the visitors gain an insight into a
unique wildlife conservation program.
Come and visit us!
Your Tourism Team of Bad Berleburg
Photo: Klaus Hurtienne
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Bad Berleburg
Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad
Facts around the track
Raumland
Eder
Length
Duration
Altitude
difference
Loop road
Start / Finish
Dotzlar
15 km
ca. 5 h
434 m
Raumland
For hiking on the Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad
(Wittgensteiner slate path), the bat signs show you
the way. One thing that makes this trail very special:
It was the first certified premium hiking path
in our region. Here you will meet imposing cliffs,
majestic old trees, clear waters and historical traces
of the former slate mining. A great adventure!
In 2005 the Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad received
the German hiking seal as the first premium
hiking path in our region, since then many visitors
were thrilled by the path!
exciting
adventures
The slate path passes four nature reserves and
numerous habitats. Experience wilderness at its
best. Here nature shows all its liberty and unfolds
its full beauty. On the more than 14 kilometre long
loop trail you will meet fascinating forest surroundings,
stunning rock formations, enchanted paths,
huge slate mounds as well as great views through
the Edertal, to the old city centre of Bad Berleburg
and the slate village Raumland. The landscape is
set in a unique scenery. Some passages of the path
are adventurous!
Hikers should plan around five hours for this tour.
The tour starts at the parking lot Reisegarten in
Raumland next to the river Eder, 200 metres from
the Schieferschaubergwerk (slate mine museum).
Good physical condition is required, as well as
sturdy shoes and a backpack with food and
drinks. Trekking poles are recommended.
Slate village Raumland: The oldest maintained concession
certificat for slate mining is dated back to 1717. The last mine
Hörre 2 was retired in 1973. The Schieferschaubergwerk Raumland
(visited mine) was opened in 1983.
www.schieferschaubergwerk.de
Church village Raumland: In the 9th century it was the original
parish of the Edertal. Around 1250 the Bonifatius church was
built on a cliff high above the confluence of the rivers Eder and
Odeborn. The church with three naves is worth a visit especially
because of its mural paintings from the 15th century.
www.kg-raumland.de
On the slate path you can reach the most beautiful cliffs in
Wittgenstein. Extraordinary cliffs can be found in the habitats
Fredlar and Honert.
Parts of the tour use the old “Hessenweg”, an old trade route,
that ends in Marburg. On the forest road to Fredlar you can
see traces of heavily burdened ox-carts in the rocks.
The slate path was elaborated by pupils of a school in Bad Berleburg.
Mining path: You find a theme path about slate mining history
in and around Raumland. The tour starts at the ”Grube Delle“ and
the first stage is about 3,5 km. www.schieferschaubergwerk.de
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Eder
Dotzlar
Arfeld
Length
Duration
Altitude
difference
Loop road
Start / Finish
Schwarzenau
20,2 km
ca. 6 h
650 m
Arfeld
Via Adrina
The Via Adrina is a way with spectacular sights.
The trail, formed like a lying eight, leads over 20.2
kilometres through the hilly and fascinating landscape
around Arfeld and Schwarzenau and explores
the Eder-loops.
The approximately six-hour tour is demanding.
Hikers should be relatively fit and wear hiking
shoes. En route you will be rewarded with wonderful
panoramic views of the surrounding hills
and adventurous nature trails in the valleys.
Way of
spectacular sights
The premium hiking trail has the German hiking
seal and is one of the highlights near the Rothaarsteig.
Starting point is at the Eder bridge in Arfeld.
The signs with waves run along the Via Adrina
in both directions. This signpost concept has also
contributed to achieve the premium hiking trail
certificat for this route at the end of 2014.
Through a well-marked shortcut, it is also possible
to divide the tour into two 12 kilometres stages.
However, those who want to extend their walk,
after 19 kilometres, you can change to the
Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad which is 15 kilometres
long.
From the two viewing platforms it is possible
to see the way you have already passed and the
part you will walk during the next hours.
Facts around the track
In the Mühlbach (a millstream) near the village Arfeld lives the
“Rote Wittgensteiner Höhenvieh”. The old cow race had nearly
disappeared from the meadows, until they were saved from
extinction by breeding.
The manor house with its well-tended garden, built in 1788,
is worth seeing. The princely family zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-
Hohenstein used it as a residence for the widowed, a summer
domicile and a hunting lodge.
When Alexander Mack baptized eight persons in the river Eder
in 1788, he founded the pietistic movement of the Schwarzenau
Brethren that still exist today and was spread in the
USA after their emigration to North America.
The Alexander-Mack-Museum reminds us about the Church
Brethren and the time of the radical Pietism in Wittgenstein.
www.heimatverein-schwarzenau.de
Since 1250 you find the Church of Arfeld below the
church montain. The architectural style goes back to the
time between the Romantic period and the Gothic period.
Since 2011 the church is an open church for cyclists.
Hikers from the Via Adrina are very welcome as well.
www.kirche-arfeld.de
The Arfelder Schmiede (forge museum) is also worth a
visit. Until 1970 the Arfelder Schmiede was used. Today
the builing it under preservation order.
www.heimatverein-arfeld.de
Next gastronomies: Gasthof Zum Bahnhof (Arfelder
Hauptstraße 1, Arfeld, 0 27 55 - 2 03), Café Hainbach
(Arfeld, www.fewo-cafe-hainbach.de) Gasthof Kassel
(Schwarzenau, www.gasthof-kassel.de) Schwarzenauer
Mühle (Schwarzenau, www.schwarzenauer-muehle.com).
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Jagdhaus
Wisent-Path
animal hiking pleasure
Facts around the track
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Length
Duration
Altitude
difference
Wingeshausen
13,5 km
ca. 4,5 h
357 m
Loop road
Start / Finish Wingeshausen
Rothaarsteig-Spur
Hiking in Bad Berleburg, the natural paradise in South Westphalia
Photo: Heidi Bücker
In Wittgenstein you can see the wisents in free
nature. They gave the name for the hiking path in
Wingeshausen, which is 13,5 kilometres long. The
Wisent-Path invites you to adventure over narrow
forest paths. A great natural spectacle with the
European bisons.
Because of the unique nature conservation project
in west Europe the wisents live in the Rothaargebirge
since 2013. One herd is living in the woods of
the princely family zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berle-
burg.
To see the shy giants in the wilderness, a tour on
the Wisent-Path is a great opportunity. Little wooden
information signs with wisents lead through
mystic forests and idyllic meadow valleys as well
as to picturesque views use of the Rothaar ridge on
the way.
Who doesn’t get the chance to see the wisents can
go to the “wisent-wilderness” where you can walk
a three kilometre path around a preserve of another
herd of wisents. Also kids can discover a nature
playground.
The Wisent-Path leads from Wingeshausen, trough
the Rohrbach-Valley, over the Rothaar ridge, to
Schmallenberg-Jagdhaus, through the picturesque
valley of the Ihrige and paths in the Bockeshorn-
Valley back to Wingeshausen. The duration of the
tour is 4,5 hours. There are several possibilities to
start the tour in Wingeshausen, the parking lot of
the wisent-wilderness and at Jagdhaus.
Photo: Manuela Weller
On the track the wisents are not alone, because the village association
Aue-Wingeshausen has printed different animal motives
and put them up along the way. So you can see rabbits, foxes,
deers and wild boars in life-size.
In the middle of the tour you reach the wisent-wilderness. The
concept of the “wilderness” includes a smart heightcontrol to
find out which price each person has to pay. The park invites
the visitors to climb over rocks and trees, walk through a tunnel
and over streams. www.wisent-welt.de
The theme “All Nature” characterises the nature- and adventure
playground right above the wisent-wilderness. Here you find a
water-, wood-, and music place as well as a small wilderness
for children.
Right next to these highlights you can relax for a moment. The
Wisent-Hütte gives you the opportunity to drink and eat something
before you start your tour. www.wisent-huette.de
There is more gastronomy next to the path:
Café-Restaurant Sonnenhof: www.sonnenhof-cafe.de
Hotel-Restaurant Forellenhof: www.forellenhof-wingeshausen.de
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Schmallenberg
Bad Berleburg
Length
Duration
Altitude
difference
23 km
ca. 6 h
630 m
Start / Finish
City hall Bad Berleburg,
Poststraße 42 or
Schloss Bad Berleburg or
Rathaus Schmallenberg,
Unterm Werth 1
Art in the
WaldSkulpturenWeg Wittgenstein-Sauerland
nature
On your journey through the Rothaar ridge you will
encounter art in the green frame. The WaldSkulpturenWeg
(ForestSculptureWay) Wittgenstein –
Sauerland connects the towns Bad Berleburg and
Schmallenberg over a distance of 23 kilometres and
offers a large scale of art in nature.
In a wonderful forestal idyllic scene eleven
renowned artists have created a unique art trail.
The artworks impress by their diversity.
At the beginning of the around six hours long trail
the first piece of art, “The challenge” (Der Wettbewerb)
by Jochen Gerz, is located right next to the
town hall in Bad Berleburg. After his Invitation the
people from Berleburg and Schmallenberg sent letters
to each others to build a bridge between the
identities and traditions on both sites of the Rothaarsteig.
Das “goldene Ei” (The golden egg) greets
you high above Bad Berleburg and invites you to
find the answer to the question who was there first,
the chicken or the egg? “Die Grünstation” (The
Green Station) are deeply rooted trees, which grow
through the roof of a house into the sky. A bit further
“Der Falke" (The Falcon) spread its wings (made
of mud and planted with local flowers). Followed
by the “Stein-Zeit-Mensch" (Stone-Age-Human)
which forms a mighty unity of the lonelyness in the
forest around Kühhude. “Kein leichtes Spiel" (No
easy game) illustrates the “border experience" which
seperates and connects the two regions: prostantic
influenced Wittgenstein and the catholic Sauerland.
In between those two worlds of Wittgenstein and
Sauerland, “Der Krummstab” (The crook) illustrates
a highly visible accent, just before the trail
directs the hikers to the small village of Schanze.
A charming magical place is the “Hexenplatz”
(witches circle) which takes you back in time. A
staged natural phenomenon awaits you at the
giant sculpture “Blinker II”. With the sculpture
“Über den Teichen” (Above the ponds) mystical
sounds from Grafschaft greet you as you arrive in
the lovely town of Schmallenberg.
Facts around the track
A few hundred metres next to the sculpture “Stein-Zeit-
Mensch” you find the adventure station “Forest ecosystem”.
A path informs you about the forest as a habitat. Right next to
it a rope bridge leads you above a canyon.
The WaldSkulpturenWeg directly leads you to the Rothaarsteig.
The traffic association in Schmallenberg transports their guests
to the starting point of the WaldSkulpturenWeg in Bad Berleburg.
For the guests from Bad Berleburg there is the option to
start in Schmallenberg as well. Departure in Schmallenberg
(Holz-& Touristikzentrum, Poststraße 7) is every Saturday
(1. April – 31. Oktober) at 10 am. Departure in Bad Berleburg
(Castle’s gate, Goetheplatz 8) is at 10.30 am. Please book your
ticket until Friday 5 pm at this number +49 29 72 - 97 40 18.
Otherwise you can get tickets at the Tourist Information in Bad
Berleburg (Goetheplatz 3).
Gastronomy next to the path:
Café-Restaurant “Hof Mühlbach” (www.hof-muehlbach.de).
In Schanze, Grafschaft and Schmallenberg are more restaurants.
More information:
www.waldskulpturenweg.de
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Bei de Hullerkeppe
Bei de Hullerkeppe
Eisensteintour
Eder
Burgtour
Length
Duration
Altitude
difference
Dotzlar
Kellertour
Arfeld
19 km
ca. 6 h
779 m
Loop road
Start / Finish
Hiking car park on
Laubrother Straße,
Eichenstraße intersection
(Wittgenstein Culture Hall
in Dotzlar)
Photo: Sigrid Müller
Bei de Hullerkeppe
The themed hiking path doesn’t only pay attention
to the wild nature and the interesting history of
the village Dotzlar, but also to the dialect – “The
juniper heads welcome you!". Nomen est omen:
Firstly, because the people from Dotzlar love to
drink gin and second because the hiking path
leads you through juniper heathland.
The path invites you to have a varied hike. It is
possible to devide the path into three stages: Burgtour,
Eisensteintour and the Kellertour. Burgtour
which is 7,2 kilometres long, Eisensteintour which
is 11,6 kilometres long and the Kellertour with its
6,7 kilometres.
“Bei de Hullerkeppe” leads past many interesting
sights. From a chapel that was built in the 13th
century, it leads you through a narrow pass to
the costums-duty-tree. The oak tree markes the
old border of the princely properties. In the
past the Wallburg (circular hillfort) stood on the
Burgberg; nowadays stone walls show where is
Experience
history
was located. Along the beautiful river Eder you
meet stunning quartzite-cliffs.
In former times there were slate mines and split
houses along the way. A huge slate tip shows this
past. Wide sights open up towards ravines of the
quarry, the church in Raumland, the Castle Berleburg
and beautiful juniper heathlands.
Because of the hilly paths you should be fit.
Sturdy footwear and sure-footedness are a must.
Besides that we recommend a backpack with food
and drinks.
Photo: Sigrid Müller
Facts around the track
The themed hiking path was developed in connection with
the 600-year anniversary of the village Dotzlar. The name
Hullerkeppe describes the once widespread juniper willow
around Dotzlar.
The sign “Bei de Hullerkeppe” is a juniper branch – the main
path on white background and the access routes on yellow
background.
Dotzlar is one of the oldest villages in the Wittgensteiner
province. The ending “-lar” is of Celtic origin; like the names of
the villages Hemschlar and Schüllar. Dotzlar is documented for
the first time in 1418. It’s however said that the village was
founded 500-600 years earlier. Since 1975, Dotzlar is a district
of Bad Berleburg.
The hiking path allows to see some of the most beautiful
juniper heath in the entire Wittgensteiner area. The juniper
heath is listed as endangered fauna on Germany to
ensure its protection.
The juniper heath was nominated “tree of the year” in
2002. It is a true master of metamorphosis: sometimes it
appears as tree and sometimes as bush. It can grow tall,
slim, wide, and in some extreme situations even flat.
Throughout the middle ages, juniper heath, was an important
plant for medical purposes.
On the path, visitors will get to see a variety of water places.
Among seeing the river Eder, there are many other
river streets and wells.
Photo: Sigrid Müller
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Via Celtica
Dotzlar
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Arfeld
Length 14,5 km
Duration ca. 6 h
Loop road
Start / Destination
Hiking carpark at the
Laubrother Street,
crossing Eichenstraße
(Kulturhalle Wittgenstein
in Dotzlar)
To experience nature and landscape in a different
way – this seminal conjunction achieves the
Via Celtica. The path is subject to the traces of a
prehistoric people and its formative culture: the
central theme is the world of the Celts, who lived
in deep connection with nature and the landscape.
Outstanding locations are showing their witchery.
More and more Europeans are discovering supposedly
Celtic roots as part of their own heritage.
Thus, the traces of the Celts last millennia to the
present day. Regardless of whether the Celts actually
lived in Wittgenstein, in Siegerland, in northern
Hesse, or whether the regions were merely
contact zones, here they should represent the early
cultures and their cultural-historical humannature
relationship.
The Celts saw the landscape as a personal living
being with whom it is possible to interact. Even
for many humans of today this people is an ideal
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of the distant past, that attracts us with its aspirations,
desires and imaginations.
The 14,5 km path of the Via Celtia permits us the
possibility of information, interpretation and
inspiration. Because of several steep parts and
many paths, the trail is quite challenging. Basic
requirements are a good condition, sturdy shoes
and surefootedness. A backpack with food and
drinks is recommended
tick like
the celts
Facts around the track
The Via Celtica was developed on the basis of the “Heritage
Interpretation” method. Which was developed for American
National Parks and established in Germany through the University
of Freiburg.
For those who would like to deal more intensively with the
world of the Celts – we offer another extended flyer with further
information and inspiration. You can get the flyer at the Tourist-Information
of Bad Berleburg and at www.blb-tourismus.de
The Via Celtica hiking mark / sign is a black hexagon on white
ground.
If you are looking for a place to rest – please visit the Café Hainbach
(www.fewo-cafe-hainbach.de, phone +49 27 55 409) –
you will find it right next to the trail
While hiking you can discover outstanding montains: The Hohe
Stift (610 m) at Richstein, the Homberg (590 m) at Schwarzenau
and the Burgberg (490 m) at Dotzlar. They stand in a territorial
connetion: Looking from the hilfort of Dotzlar – the sun
rises spectacularly exactly over the Hohen Stift on the 21st
December – day of midwinter. The Homberg is the montain of
equinox on 21st March and 21st September. Both montains
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STAGE 3
Winterberg
Kühhude
Bad Berleburg
STAGE 3
B Length 18 km
S Kühhude / Winterberg
Schmallenberg
STAGE 4
Rhein-Weser-Turm
Bad Berleburg
Kühhude
STAGE 4
Length 20 km
Kühhude / Rhein-Weser-Turm
Rothaarsteig total distance
Length 154 km
Several daily stages
Altitude
difference 3.931 m
Brilon / Dillenburg
Rothaarsteig
sights
scents
senses
The Rothaarsteig offers a special experience of
nature. Sounds, smells and fabulous landscapes
invite you to the path of sences. A modern long
distance hiking path for nature lovers.
With a total of 154 kilometres the Rothaarsteig
connects Brilon in the Sauerland region with
Dillenburg on the edge of the Westerwald via the
Wittgensteiner Land and Siegerland. Devided into
eight classic day stages the entrance and the
direction of travel can be chosen individually.
The forestal mountain range of the Rothaarsteig
reaches up to 843 metres in altitude. Right in
the middle you find Bad Berleburg, as an ideal
starting point for your trip. Kühhude is the
best connection for two of the eight stages. From
here you can start your hike to Winterberg (18 km)
or the Rhein-Weser-Turm (20 km). Along the
way you will find a variety of historical, cultural
or natural historical places. Specially designed
Photo: www.rothaarsteig.de
Rothaarsteig wooden loungers let you experience
the landscape in a particularly relaxing way. A
variety of small watersources and impressive
views accompany you on your journey. Make
sure to stop at the adventure station “Forest
ecosystem" (Ökosystem Wald) in Kühhude with
its fantastic 40 metres long rope reminding you
of the Amazonas.
The Rothaarsteig has its own trademark. A white
R on red background always directs you to the the
right way. The official access routes are marked
with an lying R on yellow background.
Photo: www.rothaarsteig.de Photo: www.rothaarsteig.de
Facts around the track
Next to Kühhude hikers can experience forest on another level.
A walk over the rope bridge gives an informative sight into the
egological system.
You can experience the Rothaarsteig in a relaxing way as well.
The forest furniture that was custom-built for the Rothaarsteig
invites you. There is a forest couch, a forest swing etc.
With modern designed shelters even wild-weather-hikings with
fog, snow or rain become fun.
In the winter – the Rothaarsteig is a good hikingtip as well.
The Rothaarsteig-Ranger know everything about the Rothaarsteig
and they offer adventurous hiking trips. The Ranger-Hotline
in available at (+49 29 72) 97 02 55 or (+49 151) 11 15 88 22
www.wald-und-holz.nrw.de
From the 1st April until the 31st October a shuttle service brings
you directly to the Rothaarsteig. To book the shuttle service,
please contact Peter's Taxis services at (+49 27 55) 7 67 or
the Tourist Information at (+49 27 51) 9 36 33 one day prior,
latest by 4 pm. The shuttle service is available on Saturdays
and Sundays.
More information:
www.rothaarsteig.de
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Diedenshausen
Neuludwigsdorf
Fascinating
Rotmilan-Höhenweg
far - sightedness
Look at Elsoff
Christianseck
Elsoff
Alertshausen
Length
Duration
Altitude
difference
45 km
min. 13 h
357 m
Loop road
Start / Finish
Elsoff oder Christianseck
The Rotmilan-Höhenweg (hiking trail red kite
falcon) is an approximately 45 kilometre long,
cross country circular trail through the Elsofftal.
The pentagonal signs mark the way for hikers and
cyclists through the Wittgensteiner villages of
Elsoff, Christianseck, Diedenshausen, Alertshausen
and Neuludwigsdorf in county Hessen (Hessenland).
An interesting “border experience” with
fascinating panoramic views.
The Rotmilan (red kite falcon) flys over the way
that connects the two federal states North Rhine-
Westphalia and Hessen.
The Rotmilan-Höhenweg offers diversity and
serves different requirements. Due to a few paved
trails, cyclists as ambitious hikers will thouroughly
enjoy this trip. Subsections are particularly well
suited for those who are traveling with prams,
wheelchair or a walking frame. Also ten feeder
paths are marked as a connection to the villages
Alertshausen, Christianseck and Diedenshausen,
which can be used as loops with different lengths.
They are marked with a red pentagon on yellow
ground.
Hikers are advised to wear hiking boots and take
food and enough water with them. One of the starting
points is the village square of Elsoff, an alternative
is the car park Struthbach in Christianseck.
Look at Dachsloch
Photo: Hartmut Dienst
Photo: Hartmut Dienst
Facts around the track
Am Heiligenholz
The village Elsoff with its 18 bridges is the Small-Venice of
Wittgenstein. With its picturesque scenery of the historical
centre, the romanesque church and the colourful gardens,
Elsoff is one of the most interesting villages for built heritage
conservation in Westphalia. The village has one of the oldest
jewish graveyards (1721).
Pure country life can be seen on the farms in Christianseck.
The quiet situated houses with its 100 habitants are called the
Switzerland of Wittgenstein.
Diedenshausen is an award-winning village. The centre of the
village shows beautiful half-timbered houses and a stunning
little museum (www.heimatverein.diedenshausen.de).
Johannes Althusius (1563 – 1638) an important federalismtheoretician
was born in this village
When you visit Alertshausen you can expect a rural idylle. We
recommend to visit the romantic forest-café Dachsloch
(www.wandertreff-dachsloch.de).
Gastronomy next to the path: Restaurant Landgasthof Laibach
(www.landgasthof-laibach.de), Landgasthof “Wittgensteiner
Schweiz” (www.wittgensteiner-schweiz.de), in Elsoff: Gasthof
Hannelore Spies (Brückenstraße 6, phone: +49 27 55 7 69),
Gaststätte Georg Spies (Vogteistraße 11, phone +49 27 55 3
84).
More information:
www.rotmilan-hoehenweg.de
Photo: Martin Gücker
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Impressive
encounters
Wittgensteiner Panorama Path
The 154 kilometres long panorama path guides you over
the tops of the hilly country of Wittgenstein. On this path you
will get to know the country and the people in the south
of Westphalia. Awesome encounters are guaranteed.
The panorama path runs along the old district border, that
clasped Bad Berleburg, Bad Laasphe and Erndtebrück. It
guides you over mountain ridge and through meadow valleys.
Characteristics of the path are endless forests, burbeling rivers
and picturesque farms. It is possible to devide the long path
into eight day’s stages. The long distance hiking trail “panorama
path" is marked with a white “W” on black ground.
Stages of the Panoramapath
Bad Laasphe-Hesselbach-Fischelbach-
Lahnhof-Großenbach
Entrance: Haus des Gastes, Bad Laasphe
Length: 26,3 km
Großenbach-Altenteich-Erndtebrück
Entrance: Village centre Großenbach
Length: 16,6 km
Erndtebrück-Zinse-Röspe-Wingeshausen
Entrance: Village centre Erndtebrück
Length: 22,4 km
Wingeshausen-Bad Berleburg
Entrance: Church Wingeshausen
Length: 11 km
Bad Berleburg-Kühhude-Girkhausen
Entrance: Castle Bad Berleburg
Length: 19,5 km
Photos on this double page: Konstantin Bikar
Girkhausen-Wunderthausen-
Dachsloch-Hatzfeld
Entrance: Village centre Girkhausen
Length: 33,5 km
Hatzfeld-Beddelhausen-Richstein
Entrance: Sports centre Hatzfeld
Length: 13,5 km
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Richstein-Bad Laasphe
Entrance: Village centre Richstein
Length: 11,2 km
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E1
(European Long distance trail)
The European long distance hiking trail E1 leads you from the
North Cape to Salerno in South Italy. On the way which is
7000 kilometres long you also pass Bad Berleburg. Welcome to
the heart of Europe.
E1 – day’s stage 1: The European long distance trail leads you from Schanze
south through Wittgenstein. On this 16,2 kilometres long trail you experience
several special locations. You will pass the Kyrillpath near Schanze, the Wald-
SkulpturenWeg and the old city centre of Bad Berleburg where you can see
the castle of the princely family Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg.
The trail is marked with a white diagonal cross on a black ground.
in the heart
of Europe
E1 – day’s stage 2: The second day’s stage on the European long distance hiking
trail leads you from the Eder valley to the Lahn valley. You start in Raumland,
then pass Dotzlar, Sassenhausen and Stünzel. Through dence forests you reach
the castle Wittgenstein in the south. After a descent to the valley of the rivers
Eder / Lahn with the Kneipp therapeutic bath and health resort Bad Laasphe this
day’s stage ends at the Friedrichshütte.
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Hiking guides
Our guides can tell you facts about the region
Wittgenstein and the city Bad Berleburg in detail.
Also they have many inside tips for you. Their
offers are diverse and promise exciting experiences
in the nature at any season. Full moon
hiking, snow shoe hiking, the trail of the night
guard, GPS hiking, modern or historical hiking,
castle tours – fun for everyone is guaranteed. You
can ask for specials and our hiking guides try to
fulfill your personal requirements for the tour.
More Information and contact:
Rothaar-Touren Frank Rother
Hiking guide
Healthy hiking guide
Wild-herbal-expert
Bike tour manager
Phone (+49 27 51) 4 34 03 34
Mobile +49 152 - 01 75 22 74
info@rothaar-touren.de
www.rothaar-touren.de
Hiking guide Wolfgang Lückert
Phone (+49 27 51) 5 31 28
Mobile +49 151 - 18 68 40 14
Wandern & Mehr Jörg Sonneborn
Hiking guide
Phone (+49 27 59) 13 85
Mobile +49 171 - 7 34 51 76
joerg_sonneborn@t-online.de
www.joerg-sonneborn.de
Sauerländischer Gebirgsverein (SGV)
Department Bad Berleburg
sgv-berleburg@online.de
Current hiking map:
www.sgv-bad-berleburg.de
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Bad Berleburg moves
Bad Berleburg is a small city with big ideas. In our
natural paradise you will find time for the important
things in life. Take a deep breath – we provide
you with best air. In the shadow of the trees you
keep cool even if it is summer. Bad Berleburgs
keeps their guests active through all seasons. The
different offers for hikers follow the growing
trend. But there are also possibilities for bikers.
For those who love to bike – enjoy a tour on two
wheels on the Eder-Bike-Path or find you way
through the forests. Who likes to climb can
explore the climbing area Kapplerstein. High
ambitions are also served at the Golf Club Wittgensteiner
Land with its panoramic view on 585 m
altitude. Therefore our offer in wintersports is also
more than a schuss – be active on slopes, crosscountry
skiing tracks or book a snow shoe hike.
Another great place is the Rothaarbad. You can be
sportive and swim some lanes or relax in the sauna.
If there is great weather, you can even swim outside.
For futher information about tracks, places, accomodations
or hiking maps please visit
us in the Tourist-Information. We are
happy to help you.
Office BLB-Tourismus GmbH
Marktplatz 1a | 57319 Bad Berleburg
Phone: (+49 27 51) 93 63 3
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Here you will find more
information about the
hiking trails:
Stand: 1 / 2019 | Conception, Editorial department, Layout: embe consult GmbH, www.embe-consult.de
Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
www.siegerland-wittgenstein-tourismus.de
BLB-Tourismus
Marktplatz 1a | 57319 Bad Berleburg
Phone: (+49 27 51) 93 63 3
info@blb-tourismus.de | www.blb-tourismus.de
@blbtourismus |
@blbtourismus
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