Hesborn trail - winter hiking trail

Sauerland-Wanderdorfs / Neusta Touren / Hesborn trail - winter hiking trail

Winterberg - Züschen /

Route hike via the Hesborn path past the Franzosenkreuz to Züschen.

Tour starting point:

Parking lot Stadthalle Winterberg

Tour destination point:

The "Dicke Linde" natural monument in Winterberg-Züschen

Properties:

Refreshment stop

Additional Information

The Winterberg hiking map offers you the right orientation for your next tour. You can find lots more tips and information about hiking in Winterberg here, as well as an overview of particularly hiker-friendly businesses in Winterberg where you are in good hands.

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Length

7.1 km

Duration

1:40 h

Elevation ascent

71 m

Elevation descent

212 m

Lowest point

523 m

Highest point

705 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

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

We hike downhill via the Kreuzberg and the Hesborn trail through an extensive winter forest to Züschen.

Information

Directions

From the Stadthalle parking lot, follow the road "Am Rad" uphill. Turn left onto "Hesborn Weg" in the direction of Züschen/Franzosenkreuz. Follow this past the Katerkopf and over the Franzosenkreuz to the "Alter Weg" down to Züschen to the "Dicke Linde" natural monument.

Safety guidelines

Make sure you wear good footwear. Winter boots with a good profile or with snow claws are particularly suitable. Dress appropriately for the weather. Take a cell phone with you in case of an emergency. Use walking poles to keep your footing on snow and ice. Bear in mind that walking on snow can take longer. There may be icy patches on sunny slopes.

Author Tip

Enjoy the view of Winterberg from the Kreuzberg.

Public transit

The starting point of the tour can be reached on foot in a few minutes from Winterberg train station. From Züschen you can reach Winterberg with the S 50. You can find more information on departure times at www.rlg-online.de