MTB-Portal Hilchenbach (11): Siegerländer Höhenring

Radeln nach Zahlen / Outdooractive Touren / MTB-Portal Hilchenbach (11): Siegerländer Höhenring
Once around the Siegerland

Tour starting point:

Hilchenbach marketplace

Tour destination point:

Hilchenbach marketplace

Properties:

  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stop

Length

156.9 km

Time

12:30 Std.

Elevation ascent

3300 m

Elevation descent

3300 m

Altitude (Minimum)

189 m

Altitude (Maximum)

671 m

Condition

Difficulty

Adventure

Landscape

In addition to the well-known Rothaar ridge, you will get to know other mountain ranges in the Siegerland region on this tour. Over the heights east of Hilchenbach, the route heads south towards Hessen and southern Siegerland. The landscape here is more expansive, with forests alternating with meadows. You return to your starting point through a corner of Rhineland-Palatinate, the Oberberge region and the southern Sauerland.
Südwestfalen cycling network Junction: 12

Orientation board in the network of cycle paths

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Hilchenbach mountain bike portal

Hilchenbach mountain bike portal for all cycling enthusiasts

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Müsener Schlag refuge

The "Müsener Schlag" nature park refuge is located in the middle of the forest at the historic border crossing.

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Freusburger Mühle

The former Bannmühle (grain mill) now serves as a run-of-river power plant for electricity generation.

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Junction: 34
Wu?rgendorf place

RB line(s): RB 96

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Bocksborn

The Schwarzbach rises at the Bocksborn. At this spring there is a nice resting place with a snack island and a forest sofa.

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Node: 24
Node: 25
Lahnquelle
Rothaarsteig Upper Edertal Station 3

The main source of the Eder

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Node: 17
Forest Information Center Forsthaus Hohenroth




Forsthaus Hohenroth

The over 100-year-old Hohenroth forester's lodge with its idyllic location in the middle of the Rothaargebirge forest is an exciting excursion destination for the whole family and for nature lovers.

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Südwestfalen cycling network Junction: 16

Orientation board in the Südwestfalen cycling network

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Lu?tzel

RB line(s): RB 93

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Ginsburg

The Ginsburg in Hilchenbach-Grund is a castle built in the 12th century.

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Ginsburg tavern

The Ginsburgschänke is located directly at the "Ginsburg" excursion destination in a rustic stone house.

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Hotel-Restaurant Ginsberger Heid

A jewel on the Rothaarsteig - refreshments and overnight accommodation in the heart of nature!

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Helberhäuser Höhe refuge




Ort und Zeit für eine Pause

The "Helberhäuser Höhe" nature park refuge is located not far from the Ferndorf spring.

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Old hedge shelter




Direkt am Windradweg befindet sich die Schutzhütte

The "Alte Hecke" nature park refuge is located directly on the Hilchenbach wind hiking trail.

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Information

Directions

From Hilchenbach market square, the route heads towards Wenden - Schönau. Via Friesenhagen to Niederfischbach, then via Freusburg to Kirchen/Sieg. Via Herdorf to Burbach-Lippe and via the source of the Lahn and Sieg via Benfe and Lützel back to Hilchenbach.

Safty guidelines

This is only a suggested route and not an official route. It is not specially signposted, nor are the routes monitored and maintained. Use at your own risk.

Public transiot

Arrival by bus from Kreuztal R11 or from Lennestadt R92Arrival by train regional train RB93 "Rothaarbahn"

Getting there

Coming from the A45, take the Siegen/Kreuztal or Olpe-Süd exit in the direction of Wenden/KreuztalComing from the A4, follow the signs for Wenden/Kreuztal at the Olpe-Süd interchange.Hilchenbach exit

Parking

Free parking is available in the Hilchenbach town area.