We hike north around the Winterberg ski resort past the golf course. In the idyllic Renautal valley, we hike uphill towards the northern slope and then along the Kurweg to Altastenberg.
Mining site - winter hiking trail
Winterberg - Altastenberg /
Beautiful hike through the snowy Renau valley to Altastenberg.
Tour starting point:
Tourist Information Winterberg
Tour destination point:
Haus des Gastes Altastenberg
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.
Category
Winter hikingLength
9.3 kmDuration
2:20 hElevation ascent
253 mElevation descent
145 mLowest point
617 mHighest point
777 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
Information
Directions
From the tourist information office past the "Neue Mitte" shopping center, follow the Kurweg to the "Im Hohlen Seifen" junction at the corner of "Am Südhang". Continue straight ahead uphill along the road "Am Südhang". Pass the campsite and head downhill via the Rauher Busch towards the golf course. From here, follow the signs via the Minenplatz and up the Renautal to the Nordhang. Turn right and continue along the Kurweg to Altastenberg until you reach the Haus des Gastes.Alternative: Turn left on the northern slope towards Bremberg and follow the Kurweg via Bremberg, Herrloh back to the center of Winterberg.
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
Simply enjoy the peace and quiet of the Renau Valley away from the hustle and bustle of winter sports.
Public transit
The tourist information office is just a few minutes' walk from the train station.
From Altastenberg, you can reach the starting point in Winterberg by bus S40.
How to get there
You can reach Winterberg via the federal highways 236 and 480.
Detailed information on how to get to Winterberg - whether by car, train or bus - can be found here.
Parking
Plenty of parking spaces at the tourist information office.