- Culturally interesting
- Place to stop for a bite to eat
- Circular Trail
Brilon - Around the Borberg
A short, fascinating loop hike through the historic Borberg area, featuring great views, exciting archaeological sites, and a lovely place to stop for a break.
Tour starting point:
Hilbringse Hiking Parking Lot
Tour destination point:
Hilbringse Hiking Parking Lot
Properties:
Category
regionaler WanderwegLength
5.7 kmDuration
1:45 hElevation ascent
159 mElevation descent
159 mLowest point
485 mHighest point
617 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
You can literally breathe in history when you stand among the earthen ramparts and archaeological sites on the Borberg.
“Mystical”—that’s the word that immediately comes to mind when you immerse yourself in this world. This is where the Germanic tribes once built a ring wall to defend against the Celts, where a church was erected in the 13th century —of which only the foundation walls remain—and where an early medieval cemetery provided a final resting place for the local residents.
Today, the Borberg Chapel, built in 1925, stands at the highest point. This historic site within the city limits is located southeast of the town of Brilon, not far from the Hiebammenhütte.
As the trail continues toward St. Antonius, you can enjoy fascinating views of Elleringhausen, Bruchhausen, and the Bruchhauser Steines.
The route can also be extended, starting and ending at Brilon’s market square. In that case, the distance increases to 12.5 km. The route is marked throughout with the B1 sign.
Information
Directions
The hike begins at the Hilbringse hiking parking lot on the Brilon Kammweg and the Rothaarsteig, heading toward Borberg along the Rothaarsteig and the Brilon Kammweg. Running parallel to the gravel path, you’ll reach Borberg via trails. After circling the Borberg—with its archaeological sites, chapel, and hut—you’ll pass the large wooden cross and rejoin the main trail. After the wayside shrine of St. Anthony, the trail turns left back toward the hiking parking lot.If you’d like a longer hike, you can start from Brilon’s market square, walk past the bus stops on Strackestraße until just past the small roundabout, where the first trail marker with the B1 designation points to the left. Then continue straight ahead for about 3 km until you reach the hiking parking lot.
Equipment
Sturdy footwear
Safety guidelines
Emergencystations at the trail markers
Author Tip
Don't miss the view behind the chapel.
Literature
Brilon & Olsberg Hiking Brochure: "The Most Beautiful Hiking Trails"
Booklet: Sauerland-Wanderdörfer
www.tourismus-brilon-olsberg.de
Maps
Hiking Map of Brilon & Olsberg ISBN: 978-3-86636-919-1
Public transit
Only accessible from Brilon's Marktplatz (longer route): Marktplatz bus stop
How to get there
Street: Burhagener Weg; then continue straight for about 3 km to the hiking parking lot. You’ll recognize it by several information signs and a shelter.
Parking
Hilbringse Hiking Parking Lot