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Outdoor Activities Region & Culture Nature Health & Well-Being in the natural paradise in the princely in the land in the heart of at the of the wisents South Westphalia www.blb-tourismus.de Dear Nature- and Hiking Fans!

Welcome to Wittgenstein – the largest connected SkulpturenWeg (ForestSculptureWay) with its eleven forest area in . Especially for hikers, the artworks created by international artists. The trail Rothaargebirge (a low mountain range in North connects the regions Wittgenstein and Sauerland. -Westphalia and Hessen) is the most beautiful destination in South Westphalia, here you find the Around the Rothaarsteig you can experience the city Bad Berleburg with its 22 villages. You will see: world of hiking with all of your senses: See the pure In our natural paradise you come close to heaven. beauty of nature, the careful keeping of costums and history, as well as a spectacular cultural pro- In Wittgenstein you can find wonderful treasures! gram and great hospitality. The adventurous and various premium hiking paths, e. g. the Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad (Witt- The wild side of Wittgenstein is even more impres- gensteiner slate path), the Via Adrina, the Wisent sive: During a trip to the Wisent-wilderness at the path and of course the Rothaarsteig (hiking path Rothaarsteig the visitors gain an insight into a on the Rothaargebirge), are great to experience. unique wildlife conservation program. Even when you leave the normal paths you will come across beautiful villages that show you the Come and visit us! traditional charm of the region. Unique in Germany and therefore outstanding is the Wald- Your Tourism Team of Bad Berleburg Photo: Klaus Hurtienne

2 3 Bad Berleburg Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad Facts around the track

 Slate village Raumland: The oldest maintained concession For hiking on the Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad The slate path passes four nature reserves and Hikers should plan around five hours for this tour. Raumland exciting certificat for slate mining is dated back to 1717. The last mine (Wittgensteiner slate path), the bat signs show you numerous habitats. Experienceadventures wilderness at its The tour starts at the parking lot Reisegarten in Hörre 2 was retired in 1973. The Schieferschaubergwerk Raum- the way. One thing that makes this trail very spe- best. Here nature shows all its liberty and unfolds Raumland next to the river Eder, 200 metres from land (visited mine) was opened in 1983. cial: It was the first certified premium hiking path its full beauty. On the more than 14 kilometre long the Schieferschaubergwerk (slate mine museum). www.schieferschaubergwerk.de in our region. Here you will meet imposing cliffs, loop trail you will meet fascinating forest surroun-  Church village Raumland: In the 9th century it was the original majestic old trees, clear waters and historical tra- dings, stunning rock formations, enchanted paths, Good physical condition is required, as well as parish of the . Around 1250 the Bonifatius church was built on a cliff high above the confluence of the rivers Eder and ces of the former slate mining. A great adventure! huge slate mounds as well as great views through sturdy shoes and a backpack with food and Odeborn. The church with three naves is worth a visit especially Length 15 km In 2005 the Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad received the Edertal, to the old city centre of Bad Berleburg drinks. Trekking poles are recommended. because of its mural paintings from the 15th century. Duration ca. 5 h the German hiking seal as the first premium and the slate village Raumland. The landscape is www.kg-raumland.de

Altitude hiking path in our region, since then many visitors set in a unique scenery. Some passages of the path  On the slate path you can reach the most beautiful cliffs in difference 434 m were thrilled by the path! are adventurous! Wittgenstein. Extraordinary cliffs can be found in the habitats Loop road Fredlar and Honert. Start / Finish Raumland  Parts of the tour use the old “Hessenweg”, an old trade route, that ends in . 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 Ber- leburg.

 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

4 Hiking in Bad Berleburg, the natural paradise in South Westphalia 5 Schwarzenau Via Adrina Eder Arfeld Dotzlar The Via Adrina is a way with spectacular sights. The premium hiking trail has the German hiking The trail, formed like a lying eight, leads over 20.2 seal and is one of the highlights near the Rothaar- kilometres through the hilly and fascinating land- steig. Starting point is at the Eder bridge in Arfeld. scape around Arfeld and Schwarzenau and explo- The signs with waves run along the Via Adrina res the Eder-loops. in both directions. This signpost concept has also contributed to achieve the premium hiking trail Facts around the track The approximately six-hour tour is demanding. certificat for this route at the end of 2014. Length 20,2 km Hikers should be relatively fit and wear hiking  In the Mühlbach (a millstream) near the village Arfeld lives the  Since 1250 you find the Church of Arfeld below the church montain. The architectural style goes back to the Duration ca. 6 h shoes. En route you will be rewarded with won- Through a well-marked shortcut, it is also possible “Rote Wittgensteiner Höhenvieh”. The old cow race had nearly disappeared from the meadows, until they were saved from time between the Romantic period and the Gothic period. Altitude derful panoramic views of the surrounding hills to divide the tour into two 12 kilometres stages. extinction by breeding. Since 2011 the church is an open church for cyclists. difference 650 m and adventurous nature trails in the valleys. However, those who want to extend their walk, Hikers from the Via Adrina are very welcome as well. The manor house with its well-tended garden, built in 1788, Loop road after 19 kilometres, you can change to the  www.kirche-arfeld.de is worth seeing. The princely family zu Sayn-Wittgenstein- Start / Finish Arfeld Wittgensteiner Schieferpfad which is 15 kilome- Hohenstein used it as a residence for the widowed, a summer  The Arfelder Schmiede (forge museum) is also worth a tres long. domicile and a hunting lodge. visit. Until 1970 the Arfelder Schmiede was used. Today the builing it under preservation order.  When baptized eight persons in the river Eder From the two viewing platforms it is possible in 1788, he founded the pietistic movement of the Schwar- www.heimatverein-arfeld.de to see the way you have already passed and the zenau Brethren that still exist today and was spread in the USA after their emigration to North America.  Next gastronomies: Gasthof Zum Bahnhof (Arfelder part you will walk during the next hours. Hauptstraße 1, Arfeld, 0 27 55 - 2 03), Café Hainbach  The Alexander-Mack-Museum reminds us about the Church (Arfeld, www.fewo-cafe-hainbach.de) Gasthof Brethren and the time of the radical Pietism in Wittgenstein. (Schwarzenau, www.gasthof-kassel.de) Schwarzenauer Way of www.heimatverein-schwarzenau.de Mühle (Schwarzenau, www.schwarzenauer-muehle.com).

spectacular sights 6 Hiking in Bad Berleburg, the natural paradise in South Westphalia 7 Jagdhaus Wisent-Path Facts around the track

 On the track the wisents are not alone, because the village asso- animal In hikingWittgenstein youpleasure can see the wisents in free burg. ciation Aue-Wingeshausen has printed different animal motives nature. They gave the name for the hiking path in To see the shy giants in the wilderness, a tour on and put them up along the way. So you can see rabbits, foxes, Wingeshausen, which is 13,5 kilometres long. The the Wisent-Path is a great opportunity. Little woo- deers and wild boars in life-size. Wingeshausen Wisent-Path invites you to adventure over narrow den information signs with wisents lead through  In the middle of the tour you reach the wisent-wilderness. The forest paths. A great natural spectacle with the mystic forests and idyllic meadow valleys as well concept of the “wilderness” includes a smart heightcontrol to European bisons. as to picturesque views use of the Rothaar ridge on find out which price each person has to pay. The park invites the visitors to climb over rocks and trees, walk through a tunnel the way. and over streams. www.wisent-welt.de Length 13,5 km Because of the unique nature conservation project  The theme “All Nature” characterises the nature- and adventure Duration ca. 4,5 h in west Europe the wisents live in the Rothaarge- Who doesn’t get the chance to see the wisents can playground right above the wisent-wilderness. Here you find a Altitude birge since 2013. One herd is living in the woods of go to the “wisent-wilderness” where you can walk water-, wood-, and music place as well as a small wilderness difference 357 m the princely family zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berle- a three kilometre path around a preserve of another for children. Loop road herd of wisents. Also kids can discover a nature  Right next to these highlights you can relax for a moment. The Start / Finish Wingeshausen playground. Wisent-Hütte gives you the opportunity to drink and eat some- thing before you start your tour. www.wisent-huette.de Rothaarsteig-Spur The Wisent-Path leads from Wingeshausen, trough  There is more gastronomy next to the path: Photo: Heidi Bücker the Rohrbach-Valley, over the Rothaar ridge, to Café-Restaurant Sonnenhof: www.sonnenhof-cafe.de Hotel-Restaurant Forellenhof: www.forellenhof-wingeshausen.de -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.

8 Hiking in Bad Berleburg, the natural paradise in South Westphalia 9 Photo: Manuela Weller Schmallenberg WaldSkulpturenWeg Wittgenstein-Sauerland Facts around the track Art in the  A few hundred metres next to the sculpture “Stein-Zeit- On your journey through the Rothaar ridge you will Green Station) are deeply rooted trees, which grow Mensch” you find the adventure station “Forest ecosystem”. encounter art in the green frame. The WaldSkulp- through the roof of a house into the sky.nature A bit furt- A path informs you about the forest as a habitat. Right next to turenWeg (ForestSculptureWay) Wittgenstein – her “Der Falke" (The Falcon) spread its wings (made it a rope bridge leads you above a canyon. Sauerland connects the towns Bad Berleburg and of mud and planted with local flowers). Followed  The WaldSkulpturenWeg directly leads you to the Rothaarsteig. Schmallenberg over a distance of 23 kilometres and by the “Stein-Zeit-Mensch" (Stone-Age-Human) Bad Berleburg  The traffic association in Schmallenberg transports their guests offers a large scale of art in nature. which forms a mighty unity of the lonelyness in the to the starting point of the WaldSkulpturenWeg in Bad Berle- Length 23 km forest around Kühhude. “Kein leichtes Spiel" (No burg. For the guests from Bad Berleburg there is the option to Duration ca. 6 h In a wonderful forestal idyllic scene eleven easy game) illustrates the “border experience" which start in Schmallenberg as well. Departure in Schmallenberg (Holz-& Touristikzentrum, Poststraße 7) is every Saturday Altitude renowned artists have created a unique art trail. seperates and connects the two regions: prostantic (1. April –31. Oktober) at 10 am. Departure in Bad Berleburg difference 630 m The artworks impress by their diversity. influenced Wittgenstein and the catholic Sauerland. (Castle’s gate, Goetheplatz 8) is at 10.30 am. Please book your Start / Finish ticket until Friday 5 pm at this number +49 29 72 - 97 40 18. City hall Bad Berleburg, At the beginning of the around six hours long trail In between those two worlds of Wittgenstein and Otherwise you can get tickets at the Tourist Information in Bad Poststraße 42 or Berleburg (Goetheplatz 3). Schloss Bad Berleburg or the first piece of art, “The challenge” (Der Wettbe- Sauerland, “Der Krummstab” (The crook) illustra- Gastronomy next to the path: Rathaus Schmallenberg, werb) by Jochen Gerz, is located right next to the tes a highly visible accent, just before the trail  Café-Restaurant “Hof Mühlbach” (www.hof-muehlbach.de). Unterm Werth 1 town hall in Bad Berleburg. After his Invitation the directs the hikers to the small village of Schanze. In Schanze, Grafschaft and Schmallenberg are more restaurants. people from Berleburg and Schmallenberg sent let- A charming magical place is the “Hexenplatz” ters to each others to build a bridge between the (witches circle) which takes you back in time. A  More information: identities and traditions on both sites of the Rot- staged natural phenomenon awaits you at the www.waldskulpturenweg.de haarsteig. Das “goldene Ei” (The golden egg) greets giant sculpture “Blinker II”. With the sculpture you high above Bad Berleburg and invites you to “Über den Teichen” (Above the ponds) mystical find the answer to the question who was there first, sounds from Grafschaft greet you as you arrive in the chicken or the egg? “Die Grünstation” (The the lovely town of Schmallenberg.

10 Hiking in Bad Berleburg, the natural paradise in South Westphalia 11 Bei de Hullerkeppe Facts around the track Eder Dotzlar Burgtour The hiking path allows to see some of the most beautiful Bei de Hullerkeppe The themed hiking path was developed in connection with Arfeld The themed hiking path doesn’t only pay attentionExperiencewas located. Along the beautiful river Eder you   history the 600-year anniversary of the village Dotzlar. The name juniper heath in the entire Wittgensteiner area. The juni- to the wild nature and the interesting history of meet stunning quartzite-cliffs. Bei de Hullerkeppe Hullerkeppe describes the once widespread juniper willow per heath is listed as endangered fauna on Germany to

Eisensteintour Kellertour the village Dotzlar, but also to the dialect – “The around Dotzlar. ensure its protection. juniper heads welcome you!". Nomen est omen: In former times there were slate mines and split The sign “Bei de Hullerkeppe” is a juniper branch – the main The juniper heath was nominated “tree of the year” in Firstly, because the people from Dotzlar love to houses along the way. A huge slate tip shows this   path on white background and the access routes on yellow 2002. It is a true master of metamorphosis: sometimes it Length 19 km drink gin and second because the hiking path past. Wide sights open up towards ravines of the background. appears as tree and sometimes as bush. It can grow tall, Duration ca. 6 h leads you through juniper heathland. quarry, the church in Raumland, the Castle Berle- slim, wide, and in some extreme situations even flat. Altitude burg and beautiful juniper heathlands.  Dotzlar is one of the oldest villages in the Wittgensteiner Throughout the middle ages, juniper heath, was an impor- province. The ending “-lar” is of Celtic origin; like the names of tant plant for medical purposes. difference 779 m The path invites you to have a varied hike. It is the villages Hemschlar and Schüllar. Dotzlar is documented for Loop road possible to devide the path into three stages: Burg- Because of the hilly paths you should be fit. the first time in 1418. It’s however said that the village was  On the path, visitors will get to see a variety of water pla- Start / Finish tour, Eisensteintour and the Kellertour. Burgtour Sturdy footwear and sure-footedness are a must. founded 500-600 years earlier. Since 1975, Dotzlar is a district ces. Among seeing the river Eder, there are many other Hiking car park on which is 7,2 kilometres long, Eisensteintour which Besides that we recommend a backpack with food of Bad Berleburg. river streets and wells. Laubrother Straße, is 11,6 kilometres long and the Kellertour with its and drinks. Eichenstraße intersection (Wittgenstein Culture Hall 6,7 kilometres. in Dotzlar) “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 ller ller ller

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 Photo: Sigrid Mu Photo: Sigrid Mu Sigrid Photo: Burgberg; nowadays stone walls show where is Mu Sigrid Photo:

12 Hiking in Bad Berleburg, the natural paradise in South Westphalia 13 Via Celtica

Arfeld To experience nature and landscape in a different of the distant past, that attracts us with its aspira- Dotzlar way – this seminal conjunction achieves the tions, desires and imaginations. Via Celtica. The path is subject to the traces of a Facts around the track prehistoric people and its formative culture: the The 14,5 km path of the Via Celtia permits us the  The Via Celtica was developed on the basis of the “Heritage central theme is the world of the Celts, who lived possibility of information, interpretation and Interpretation” method. Which was developed for American Length 14,5 km in deep connection with nature and the landscape. inspiration. Because of several steep parts and National Parks and established in Germany through the Uni- versity of Freiburg. Duration ca. 6 h Outstanding locations are showing their witchery. many paths, the trail is quite challenging. Basic Loop road requirements are a good condition, sturdy shoes  For those who would like to deal more intensively with the Start / Destination More and more Europeans are discovering suppo- and surefootedness. A backpack with food and world of the Celts – we offer another extended flyer with further Hiking carpark at the sedly Celtic roots as part of their own heritage. drinks is recommended information and inspiration. You can get the flyer at the Tou- Laubrother Street, Thus, the traces of the Celts last millennia to the rist-Information of Bad Berleburg and at www.blb-tourismus.de crossing Eichenstraße present day. Regardless of whether the Celts actu- (Kulturhalle Wittgenstein  The Via Celtica hiking mark / sign is a black hexagon on white

in Dotzlar) ally lived in Wittgenstein, in Siegerland, in nort- ground. hern , or whether the regions were merely contact zones, here they should represent the early  If you are looking for a place to rest – please visit the Café Hain- bach (www.fewo-cafe-hainbach.de, phone +49 27 55 409) – cultures and their cultural-historical human- you will find it right next to the trail nature relationship.  While hiking you can discover outstanding montains: The Hohe The Celts saw the landscape as a personal living Stift (610 m) at Richstein, the Homberg (590 m) at Schwarzenau and the Burgberg (490 m) at Dotzlar. They stand in a territorial being with whom it is possible to interact. Even tick like connetion: Looking from the hilfort of Dotzlar – the sun for many humans of today this people is an ideal rises spectacularly exactly over the Hohen Stift on the 21st the celts December – day of midwinter. The Homberg is the montain of equinox on 21st March and 21st September. Both montains 14 Hiking in Bad Berleburg, the natural paradise in South Westphalia resemble pyramids – (look like pyramids). 15 Rothaarsteig Facts around the track STAGE 3 sights  Next to Kühhude hikers can experience forest on another level. The Rothaarsteig offers a special scentsexperience of A walk over the rope bridge gives an informative sight into the Kühhude nature. Sounds, smells and fabulous landscapes egological system. invite you to the path of sences. A modernsenses long Bad Berleburg  You can experience the Rothaarsteig in a relaxing way as well. distance hiking path for nature lovers. The forest furniture that was custom-built for the Rothaarsteig STAGE 3 invites you. There is a forest couch, a forest swing etc.

BLength 18 km With a total of 154 kilometres the Rothaarsteig  With modern designed shelters even wild-weather-hikings with Photo: www.rothaarsteig.de Photo: www.rothaarsteig.de fog, snow or rain become fun. S Kühhude / Winterberg connects in the Sauerland region with on the edge of the Westerwald via the In the winter – the Rothaarsteig is a good hikingtip as well. Schmallenberg Wittgensteiner Land and Siegerland. Devided into Rothaarsteig wooden loungers let you experience  STAGE 4 eight classic day stages the entrance and the the landscape in a particularly relaxing way. A Kühhude  The Rothaarsteig-Ranger know everything about the Rothaar- direction of travel can be chosen individually. variety of small watersources and impressive steig and they offer adventurous hiking trips. The Ranger-Hot- Rhein--Turm line in available at (+49 29 72) 97 02 55 or (+49 151) 11 15 88 22 views accompany you on your journey. Make Photo: www.rothaarsteig.de Bad Berleburg www.wald-und-holz.nrw.de The forestal mountain range of the Rothaarsteig sure to stop at the adventure station “Forest STAGE 4 reaches up to 843 metres in altitude. Right in ecosystem" (Ökosystem Wald) in Kühhude with  From the 1st April until the 31st October a shuttle service brings you directly to the Rothaarsteig. To book the shuttle service, Length 20 km the middle you find Bad Berleburg, as an ideal its fantastic 40 metres long rope reminding you please contact Peter's Taxis services at (+49 27 55) 7 67 or Kühhude / Rhein-Weser-Turm starting point for your trip. Kühhude is the of the Amazonas. the Tourist Information at (+49 27 51) 9 36 33 one day prior, best connection for two of the eight stages. From latest by 4 pm. The shuttle service is available on Saturdays Rothaarsteig total distance here you can start your hike to Winterberg (18 km) The Rothaarsteig has its own trademark. A white and Sundays. Length 154 km or the Rhein-Weser-Turm (20 km). Along the R on red background always directs you to the the  More information: Several daily stages way you will find a variety of historical, cultural right way. The official access routes are marked www.rothaarsteig.de Altitude or natural historical places. Specially designed with an lying R on yellow background. difference 3.931 m Brilon / Dillenburg

16 Hiking in Bad Berleburg, the natural paradise in South Westphalia 17 Look at Elsoff

Diedenshausen Rotmilan-Höhenweg Neuludwigsdorf Fascinating Christianseck The Rotmilan-Höhenweg (hiking trail red kite which can be used as loops with different lengths. Alertshausen far -sightedness falcon) is an approximately 45 kilometre long, They are marked with a red pentagon on yellow cross country circular trail through the Elsofftal. ground. Elsoff The pentagonal signs mark the way for hikers and Am Heiligenholz Photo: Hartmut Dienst cyclists through the Wittgensteiner villages of Hikers are advised to wear hiking boots and take Photo: Martin Gücker Length 45 km Elsoff, Christianseck, Diedenshausen, Alertshausen food and enough water with them. One of the star- Facts around the track Duration min. 13 h and Neuludwigsdorf in county Hessen (Hessen- ting points is the village square of Elsoff, an alter- Altitude land). An interesting “border experience” with native is the car park Struthbach in Christianseck.  The village Elsoff with its 18 bridges is the Small-Venice of  When you visit Alertshausen you can expect a rural idylle. We difference 357 m fascinating panoramic views. Wittgenstein. With its picturesque scenery of the historical recommend to visit the romantic forest-café Dachsloch centre, the romanesque church and the colourful gardens, (www.wandertreff-dachsloch.de). Loop road Elsoff is one of the most interesting villages for built heritage Gastronomy next to the path: Restaurant Landgasthof Laibach Start / Finish The Rotmilan (red kite falcon) flys over the way conservation in Westphalia. The village has one of the oldest  (www.landgasthof-laibach.de), Landgasthof “Wittgensteiner Elsoff oder Christianseck that connects the two federal states North Rhine- jewish graveyards (1721). Schweiz” (www.wittgensteiner-schweiz.de), in Elsoff: Gast- Westphalia and Hessen.  Pure country life can be seen on the farms in Christianseck. hof Hannelore Spies (Brückenstraße 6, phone: +49 27 55 7 69), The quiet situated houses with its 100 habitants are called the Gaststätte Georg Spies (Vogteistraße 11, phone +49 27 55 3 The Rotmilan-Höhenweg offers diversity and Switzerland of Wittgenstein. 84). serves different requirements. Due to a few paved  More information:  Diedenshausen is an award-winning village. The centre of the www.rotmilan-hoehenweg.de trails, cyclists as ambitious hikers will thouroughly village shows beautiful half-timbered houses and a stunning enjoy this trip. Subsections are particularly well little museum (www.heimatverein.diedenshausen.de). suited for those who are traveling with prams, Johannes Althusius (1563 –1638) an important federalism- theoretician was born in this village wheelchair or a walking frame. Also ten feeder paths are marked as a connection to the villages

Alertshausen, Christianseck and Diedenshausen, Look at Dachsloch Photo: Hartmut Dienst

18 Hiking in Bad Berleburg, the natural paradise in South Westphalia 19 Wittgensteiner Panorama Path Stages of the Panoramapath  -Hesselbach-Fischelbach- Lahnhof-Großenbach The 154 kilometres long panorama path guides you over Entrance: Haus des Gastes, Bad Laasphe the tops of the hilly country of Wittgenstein. On this path you Length: 26,3 km will get to know the country and the people in the south  Großenbach-Altenteich-Erndtebrück of Westphalia. Awesome encounters are guaranteed. Entrance: Village centre Großenbach Photos on this double page: Konstantin Bikar Length: 16,6 km The panorama path runs along the old district border, that  Erndtebrück-Zinse-Röspe-Wingeshausen encounters clasped Bad Berleburg, Bad Laasphe and Erndtebrück. It Entrance: Village centre Erndtebrück guides you over mountain ridge and through meadow valleys. Length: 22,4 km Characteristics of the path are endless forests, burbeling rivers  Wingeshausen-Bad Berleburg and picturesque farms. It is possible to devide the long path Entrance: Church Wingeshausen into eight day’s stages. The long distance hiking trail “pano- Length: 11 km rama path" is marked with a white “W” on black ground.  Bad Berleburg-Kühhude-Girkhausen Entrance: Castle Bad Berleburg Impressive Length: 19,5 km

 Girkhausen-Wunderthausen- Dachsloch- Entrance: Village centre Girkhausen Length: 33,5 km

 Hatzfeld-Beddelhausen-Richstein Entrance: Sports centre Hatzfeld Length: 13,5 km

 Richstein-Bad Laasphe Entrance: Village centre Richstein Length: 11,2 km 20 Hiking in Bad Berleburg, the natural paradise in South Westphalia 21 Europäischer Fernwanderweg E1 E1 – day’s stage 1: The European long distance trail leads you from Schanze (European Long distance trail) south through Wittgenstein. On this 16,2 kilometres long trail you experience several special locations. You will pass the Kyrillpath near Schanze, the Wald- The European long distance hiking trail E1 leads you from the SkulpturenWeg and the old city centre of Bad Berleburg where you can see North Cape to Salerno in South Italy. On the way which is the castle of the princely family Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. 7000 kilometres long you also pass Bad Berleburg. Welcome to the heart of Europe.

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 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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Our guides can tell you facts about the region hiking, snow shoe hiking, the trail of the night Wittgenstein and the city Bad Berleburg in detail. guard, GPS hiking, modern or historical hiking, Also they have many inside tips for you. Their castle tours – fun for everyone is guaranteed. You offers are diverse and promise exciting experi- can ask for specials and our hiking guides try to ences in the nature at any season. Full moon fulfill your personal requirements for the tour.

More Information and contact:

 Rothaar-Touren Frank Rother  Hiking guide Wolfgang Lückert  Sauerländischer Gebirgsverein (SGV) Hiking guide Phone (+49 27 51) 5 31 28 Department Bad Berleburg Healthy hiking guide Mobile +49 151 - 18 68 40 14 [email protected] Wild-herbal-expert Current hiking map: Bike tour manager www.sgv-bad-berleburg.de Phone (+49 27 51) 4 34 03 34 Mobile +49 152 - 01 75 22 74  Wandern & Mehr Jörg Sonneborn [email protected] Hiking guide www.rothaar-touren.de Phone (+49 27 59) 13 85 Mobile +49 171 - 7 34 51 76 [email protected] www.joerg-sonneborn.de

24 Hiking in Bad Berleburg, the natural paradise in South Westphalia 25 Bad Berleburg moves

Bad Berleburg is a small city with big ideas. In our trend. But there are also possibilities for bikers. altitude. Therefore our offer in wintersports is also modations or hiking maps please visit natural paradise you will find time for the impor- For those who love to bike – enjoy a tour on two more than a schuss – be active on slopes, cross- us in the Tourist-Information. We are tant things in life. Take a deep breath – we provide wheels on the Eder-Bike-Path or find you way country skiing tracks or book a snow shoe hike. happy to help you. you with best air. In the shadow of the trees you through the forests. Who likes to climb can Another great place is the Rothaarbad. You can be keep cool even if it is summer. Bad Berleburgs explore the climbing area Kapplerstein. High sportive and swim some lanes or relax in the sauna. Office BLB-Tourismus GmbH keeps their guests active through all seasons. The ambitions are also served at the Golf Club Wittgen- If there is great weather, you can even swim outside. Marktplatz 1a | 57319 Bad Berleburg different offers for hikers follow the growing steiner Land with its panoramic view on 585 m For futher information about tracks, places, acco- Phone: (+49 27 51) 93 63 3

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