Hiking experiences around Zinse
A beautiful 11 km circular tour begins at the "Zinse" hiking parking lot with the A 1, which first leads to the Dreiherrnstein (673 m). Formerly the border between the Duchy of Westfalen and the counties of Nassau and Wittgenstein, this is now the border between the districts of Siegen-Wittgenstein and Olpe. The route continues along the Rothaarsteig into the picturesque Schwarzbachtal valley. Rare and species-rich forest and open land habitats have developed here, where the nature reserve was once characterized by spruce afforestation, thanks to targeted maintenance measures. After passing the Hufeisenstein, you return to the starting point via the Hermeskopf (611 m). From there you can also start the shorter A4 (7.5 km). This circular trail also leads past the Dreiherrnstein and then through the Zinser Bachtal nature reserve with its special plant and animal species, such as the kingfisher and black stork. You then return to the starting point along the Zinsebach stream.
TIP: If you want to find the Hufeisenstein and its history, leave the Rothaarsteig access trail at the "Hufeisenstein" 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. The legendary Hufeisenstein. The legend tells the story of the Count of Wittgenstein, who wanted to bag the Rüsper Forest, which belonged to the Principality of Kurköln, by means of a trick. He jumped over the stream on his horse from the stone and showed the astonished people of Cologne the horseshoe print. Equipped with an MP3 player or smartphone, you can experience this "border history up close". Further information here.
Further hiking options:
Magnificent views, wonderful natural passages through hollow paths and idyllic forests, the highest mountain in the Siegerland, the Elberndorfer Bachtal valley - a varied tour is the quality tour: Krenkeltal and Goldener Zapfen. You can join this tour from the Dreiherrenstein.
Not far from the "Zinse" parking lot, you can also access the Zinser Grenzpfad and the 3rd stage of the Wittgensteiner Panoramaweg.
Further tips:
Mountain bike tour: Tours from the "Zinse" hiking parking lot are not only possible on foot, but also by bike. The tour presented here takes you past various striking points. These include the Hasenbahnhof, the Hilchenbacher Höhenring and the "Drei Buchen" viewpoint. Information about the exact route can be found here.
In winter, the "Zinse" hiking parking lot is also an excellent starting point for cross-country skiing. The Dreiherrenstein trail, a 10.4 km circuit, starts here.
Your local tourist contact: Municipality of Erndtebrück, telephone: 02753 605-134 or e-mail: touristik@erndtebrueck.de
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The trail belongs to the Naturpark Sauerland Rothaargebirge e.V. and is maintained and serviced by the park.
However, if you notice any soiling or damage, please let us know by sending an email to info@npsr.de.