- Nature Highlight
- Place to stop for a bite to eat
- Circular Trail
Oberkirchen Gold Village Route
Panoramic, natural tour with refreshment stops around the golden village of Oberkirchen in the Schmallenberg Sauerland.
Tour starting point:
Schmallenberg - Oberkirchen Hikers' parking lot, Alte Poststraße on the B 236
Tour destination point:
Schmallenberg - Oberkirchen hiking parking lot
Properties:
Additional Information
Dining along the Golddorf Route—Oberkirchen:
- Landhotel Gasthof Schütte Eggeweg 2 Phone: 0 29 75 / 82 0
- Hotel Gut Vorwald Phone: 0 29 75 / 96 61
Category
regionaler WanderwegLength
15.6 kmDuration
3:30 hElevation ascent
384 mElevation descent
384 mLowest point
430 mHighest point
689 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The starting point of the hike is in the center of Oberkirchen at the Landhotel Gasthof Schütte. The hike leads from Oberkirchen up along a nature trail through the "Sommerseite" nature reserve with its stunning views to Döpp's field barn. The trail continues up to the Ennest, from where you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view and a magnificent view of the Lenne valley. The trail then descends towards Gut Vorwald, where you can stop for a bite to eat. The route now takes you slowly back to Oberkirchen via a nature trail at Hirscheck. Here, too, there are various opportunities to stop for refreshments.
Information
Directions
The hiking trail is well signposted. Always follow the hiking sign "Golden G in a circle on a red background".
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and sufficient drinks are recommended.
Hiking map Schmallenberg Sauerland 1 : 25,000 or flyer Golddorf routes in the Schmallenberg Sauerland.
Safety guidelines
A system of emergency aid stations has been set up in the Hochsauerland district. You can find these stations on information boards at intersections and on hiking trail signs, among other places.
Welcome to the Sommerseite Nature Reserve
In the Sommerseite Nature Reserve, sheep and goats are occasionally used for landscape management. They make a valuable contribution to preserving the unique heathland landscape and promote natural biodiversity.
The hiking trail leads through the pastures and is accessible through a gate. To ensure the protection of people, animals, and nature alike, we ask that you observe the following guidelines:
Please do not feed the animals.
Always close gates and fences carefully after entering and leaving the nature reserve.
Stay on the marked trails.
Do not pick or damage any plants.
Thank you for your consideration and for helping to protect this special landscape.
Author Tip
We recommend following the route as described (Sommerseite, Ennest, Gut Vorwald), because the views get better and better as the terrain rises.
Maps
- Hiking information "Golddorf Routen im Schmallenberger Sauerland" - Schmallenberg hiking map (scale 1:25,000) Both maps are available from the guest information office in Schmallenberg or from the local tourist offices.
Public transit
You can reach Oberkirchen by taking bus line S 40. The "Kirche" stop is located right at the starting point of the Golddorf Route.
For schedule information: www.rlg-online.de
With the Schmallenberg Sauerland Card, you can ride buses and trains throughout the region for free.
How to get there
The hiking parking lot is located directly on the B236 in the center of the village.
Parking
At the starting point of the route, in the center of Oberkirchen, there is limited parking available at the hiking parking lot. Further parking spaces can be found in the area of the Schützenhalle in Schützenstraße.