- Culturally interesting
- Circular route
St. Francis' Way
A reflection and hiking trail through the villages of the Marpetal to the Canticle of the Sun by St. Francis of Assisi.
Tour starting point:
Eslohe-Kückelheim, town center-church
Tour destination point:
Eslohe-Kückelheim, town center-church
Properties:
Category
ThemenwegLength
8.2 kmDuration
2:30 hElevation ascent
204 mElevation descent
204 mLowest point
357 mHighest point
471 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
Based on the Canticle of the Sun by St. Francis of Assisi, the Francis Trail through the Marpetal near Eslohe-Kückelheim praises the beauty of creation. After an introductory station, 8 further stations each take up a verse of the song of the patron saint of animals and encourage reflection, participation and discussion. Let yourself be grounded by the appearance and tasks of brother moon, sister sun and their siblings. And experience Mother Nature in a truly inspiring way.
Information
Directions
At the starting point in Kückelheim, a slate plaque with an image of St. Francis marks the beginning of the contemplation trail. Follow the white Taukreuz (white T on a black background) along an 8 km long path over the slopes of the Marpetal through the villages of Niedermarpe and Dörmecke. Along the way, 8 stations introduce you to the Canticle of the Sun by St. Francis.
Equipment
We recommend that you bring sturdy shoes and sufficient food and drink.
Safety guidelines
A rescue point system has been installed in the Hochsauerland district. Rescue points can be found on the information boards at junctions and on hiking signs.
Maps
Public transit
Kückelheim can be reached by bus lines 445 and 446, and it is best to get off at the "Wulf" stop.
To the timetable information: www.rlg-online.de
With theSauerlandCard you can travel free of charge by bus and train in the region.
Parking
Parking is available at the church in Kückelheim.
