Olsberg Mining Loop (Quality Tour Wanderbares Deutschland)

The route starts at the so-called "gateway to the Waldroute", the large parking lot on the Langer Berg.When approaching by car, please note that turning off from Olsberg is not permitted.You would first have to drive into the right-hand parking bay of the bus stop and watch out for oncoming traffic coming from Brilon.Some information boards at the rest area provide interesting information about hiking in Olsberg.The tour now starts by first crossing the district road.You can follow the signs K for Kneipp Trail as well as the "W" for Waldroute. These two Wanderbares Deutschland quality trails run along the same section of the route.After approx. 2 km downhill, you have a beautiful view of the Kneipp spa town of Olsberg. You can also see the Waldhotel zumSchinkenwirt in front of you. A refreshment stop is recommended.Just above the Waldhotel there are very interesting information boards on the history of mining in Olsberg. Turn left here.A detour to the Maxstollen is a special experience.The Olsberg local history association has equipped this disused gallery with information boards and benches to create a resting place.The old excavations with the well-preserved remains of the walls show the old mining history in a special way.The fresh spring can also be used to quench your thirst.The route continues past the old wall remains, down the secured forest steps onto the wonderful, natural path.This also leads along the Kneipp Trail and the Waldroute over a scenic route with a view of Olsberg to Forstenberg.Follow the signs there.Then turn left. The G sign (for Gewerkenweg) applies hereThe hiking trail now leads past the Schäferkreuz. Note the turn-off here via a natural trail up into the pine grove.This trail leads to the signposted Pingenfelder. Afterwards, there is a special viewpoint with a Rothaarsteig lounger .Continue past the previous turn-off, back uphill to the parking lot.* Pingenfeld*The "Old Adit"* Philippstollen* Eisenberg viewpoint*Shepherd's cross