- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
Hölter history trail: middle variant
This hiking trail starts again at St. Cäcilia's Church and leads to historic buildings and information boards about the Volksbank, guesthouses, petrol station and workshop of Wenholthausen. The trail also includes a visit to the Tigergarten Gallery, the Gerke/Glaremin farm and the Hölter Backes bakery. The trail ends near the Wennestrandbad with a wonderful view of the village and the church.
Tour starting point:
Church of St. Cäcilia Wenholthausen
Tour destination point:
Church of St. Cäcilia Wenholthausen
Properties:
Additional Information
Further information about the Wenholthausen local history association...
Category
ThemenwegLength
3.1 kmDuration
2:00 hElevation ascent
37 mElevation descent
37 mLowest point
273 mHighest point
305 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
Wenholthausen in the Wennetal valley was first mentioned in a document in 1288. Over the centuries, it developed from a farming and craftsmen's village into one of the leading vacation and climatic health resorts in the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park. Around 1,500 people live in Wenholthausen, which is now part of the municipality of Eslohe. The small village of Oesterberge at an altitude of over 500 meters and the manor of Haus Blessenohl at an altitude of 280 meters are also included.
Excellent signposted hiking routes, striking vantage points such as the Markshöhe with the "Hölter Hütte" and the historic Eibel with its large children's playground are not only a delight for hikers. It is not for nothing that the climatic health resort is a member of the Sauerland hiking villages. The "Sauerland Höhenflug", a "Quality Trail Wanderbares Deutschland", leads directly through the beautiful village. The SauerlandRadring, located right on the edge of the village, connects the Ruhrtal cycle path with the Lenneradweg and runs along the former railroad tracks. Attractive vacation farms ensure that many children visit the village with their parents and grandparents every year. Three hotels offer accommodation to vacation guests, especially short breaks, hikers, fly-fishing enthusiasts, cyclists and motorcyclists, as well as business travelers. The restaurants offer top-class Sauerland cuisine, which has won several awards. International food and drinks are also on offer, ranging from original Italian delicacies from Calabria to five-star menus of upscale gourmet cuisine. The "Hölter" history trail will help you to find your way around Wenholthausen more easily.
Visit the buildings and squares and get to know their history and stories.
Information
Directions
Start again at the Catholic church and walk in the direction of Cafe Franzes / former Volksbank. There you will find information about the history of the bank and about an event that caused great excitement in Wenholthausen at the time. Then visit "Monikas Ferienhof" with interesting facts about the history of the vacation farm. The tour then continues to the Bittner family's petrol station and garage. The next farm is the Hegener family's Tiger Garden Gallery. See for yourself what is hidden behind it.Continue to the Gerke/Glaremin farm - a reminder of the historic coin treasure that was found here. Continue to the "Hölter Backes", walk once around the Sauerland farm with its history. The history of the Ruhrtalmotorradwerke / PHÖNIX is described behind the Beckmann family house. From there it goes to the old forge of the Udo Bornemann family. From here, take a detour to the former Protestant church "An der Bümmert". Here you will also find signposts and a very nice view of Wenholthausen.Return to the crossroads in the direction of Oesterberge and the Lauff-Stracke physiotherapy center. Here you turn into the street "Unter den Dornen" and cross the Wenne over the small bridge. In the middle of the bridge you can read information about the river "Wenne". Along the Wenneauen, where the Reinhold-Hesse-Weg also runs, you will find the former Wennestrandbad. Enjoy the view of the village and church from here.
Equipment
No special equipment is required.
Safety guidelines
Please observe the traffic regulations when crossing the road.
Author Tip
Visit the pit-pat facility in Wenholthausen. Even free of charge for guests with a valid Schmallenberg Sauerland Card!
Maps
Eslohe hiking map, scale 1 : 25,000
Public transit
Bus route 367 runs in Wenholthausen.
Timetable information: www.rlg-online.de
With the Schmallenberg Sauerland Card you can use public transport in the region free of charge.
How to get there
If you are traveling by car, take the A 46 freeway to the Wennemen exit. From there, follow the L 743 in the direction of Freienohl. In Freienohl, turn left onto Feienohler Straße in the direction of Berge/Wenholthausen onto the K 541. Follow this road until you reach Wenholthausen.
Parking
There is a free parking lot for hikers at the Wennebrücke bridge in the center of the village on Südstraße. From here it is approx. 500 m on foot to the parish church.