On the trail of water
The "Röspe" hiking parking lot is the starting point for numerous hikes and walks along streams, marshes and wetlands. The A 7 (7.5 km), which runs along the district border over the Hermeskopf, and the A 8 (7.2 km), which initially also follows the Röspe upstream and then runs around the Breitenberg, start from here. The A 5 (4.3 km) and the A 6 (8 km) take you in the direction of the Zinser Bachtal valley along swamp and water areas. The latter circular route runs via Goddelsbach back to the starting point. From here, you can also join the Rothaarsteig trail "Zinser Grenzpfad" (14 km), which combines natural highlights with local history. Other excursion destinations from the parking lot include the Schwarzbachtal, a nature reserve which, once consisting of dense spruce stands, has been transformed into a colorful mosaic of rare forest and open land habitats through targeted maintenance measures. You can also take a detour to the Heinsberg Hochheide, the Dreiherrenstein and the Hufeisenstein, which is a reminder of the frequent disputes between the Sauerland and Wittgenstein regions. Further information can be found here.
TIP: Equipped with an MP3 player or smartphone and "Grenzgeschichten hautnah", you can find out more about the Hufeisenstein. If you want to find the Hufeisenstein and its history, leave the Rothaarsteig access path at the "Hufeisenstein" hiking trail signpost and take hiking trail A 1 for a few meters in the direction of the Haberg nature reserve. At the height where a forest path branches off to the right, after a few steps turn left "through the bushes" to the Kurze Dörbach and recognize the Hufeisenstein with a trained eye.
Your local tourist contact: Municipality of Erndtebrück, telephone: 02753 605-134 or e-mail: touristik@erndtebrueck.de
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However, if you notice any soiling or damage, please let us know by sending an email to info@npsr.de.