Am Gewässerpfad Orke - Naturerlebnispfad

Sauerland-Wanderdorfs / Neusta Touren / Am Gewässerpfad Orke - Naturerlebnispfad
... on the trail of the Orke!

Numerous watercourses are the lifelines of the Hochsauerland. But water alone does not make a stream. The Orke, with its diversity of floodplain and stream inhabitants, is an impressive example of this.




Die Orke bei Medelon




Orkepfad Medelon - Koppi weist den Weg




Dorfmitte von Medelon




Entdeckerpfade in Medebach




Die Orke bei Medelon




Blick auf Medelon




Orkekino in Medelon




Die Orke bei Medelon




Kleine Naturentdecker unterwegs in Medebach




Infotafel am Orkepfad




Das Orkedorf Medelon

Tour starting point:

Hiking portal in the center of Medelon

Tour destination point:

Hiking portal in the center of Medelon

Properties:

  • Family friendly
  • Refreshment stop
  • Accommodation option
  • Circular route
  • Signage

Additional Information

Further information can be found at: www.naturschaetze-suedwestfalens.de

Category

regionaler Wanderweg

Length

9.5 km

Duration

3:00 h

Elevation ascent

115 m

Elevation descent

114 m

Lowest point

376 m

Highest point

446 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Nature lovers and families are in good hands on the discovery trail!
At 13 stations, QR codes provide interesting information about habitats, animals and plants, the former use of the watercourse and nature conservation measures.

The tour leads along the stream, through meadow valleys and floodplains, along paths and past a geological Aufschluss.

Hiking with children
Families with younger children can look forward to the playground in the center of the village. The tour can be shortened at the wooden bridge and, at around four kilometers, is also easy to manage with younger children. The trail is not suitable for baby carriages!

Information on the renaturation:
In the European LIFE project - a building block for Natura 2000 - the Orke was made more natural through extensive measures. By converting or bypassing 22 transverse structures, the river's passability for brown trout, brook lamprey and bullhead was restored. The black stork also benefits from the renaturation due to a better food supply. Afforestation from spruce or hybrid poplars was converted back into grassland, which is now managed by farmers in a nature conservation-friendly manner.

Further information can be found at: www.naturschaetze-suedwestfalens.de

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Information

Directions

The best way to experience the Orke valley is on the Am Gewässerpfad Orke. From the starting point, follow the mascot "Koppi", a bright bullhead (fish) on a blue background.Western section:Via Marienglück into the Vildischer Grund to Forsthaus Kaltenscheid and back (7.4 km; 9 stops).Eastern section:To renaturalized sections of the Orke below Medelon and back (2.2 km; 4 stops).

Equipment

Sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. Depending on the weather, the paths and trails may be wet.

Author Tip

Families with children can borrow an explorer rucksack for young naturalists from the Medebach Tourist Information Office!

Literature

Flyer Gewässerpfad Orke, available from the Medebach Tourist Information Office

Maps

Medebach cycling and hiking map, 1 : 25,000, available from the Medebach Tourist Information Office

Public transit

From Medebach: Bus 361 (BRS): Medebach - Medelon - Hallenberg

From Winterberg: Bus 356 (BRS): Winterberg - Hallenberg / change in Hallenberg to bus 361 in the direction of Medebach

From Brilon/Olsberg bus S30 (RLG): Brilon - Medebach / change in Medebach to bus 361 direction Hallenberg

From Korbach bus 510 (NVV): Korbach - Medebach / change in Medebach to bus 361 direction Hallenberg

From Frankenberg bus 530 (NVV): Frankenberg - Lichtenfels - Medebach / change in Medebach to bus 361 direction Hallenberg

How to get there

Parking is available directly on the main road in the center of the village of Medelon. A pavilion marks the entrance to the water trail. An alternative access to the area is the "Orketal" hiking parking lot

. address for navigation: Orkestraße 21, 59964 Medelon (Medebach)

Parking

Parking is available at the side of Medelon Straße. You can also park by appointment at the Landhotel Müller or at the Medelon parish hall.

Interesting places in the neighbourhood

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