Through the High Forest and Heid (T)

Sauerland-Wanderdorfs / Neusta Touren / Through the High Forest and Heid (T)

Hildfeld /

The tour follows the eastern edge of the Winterberg high plateau. Starting in Hildfeld—which was named “State Gold Village” in 1987 in the “"Let’s Make Our Village More Beautiful," the route crosses the hills that form the watershed between the Rhine and the Weser, passes historic boundary stones marking the state border between North Rhine-Westphalia and Hessen, and winds through the “Neuer Hagen” nature reserve with its beautiful Hochheide.

Tour starting point:

Village Fountain in Hildfeld

Tour destination point:

Village Fountain in Hildfeld

Properties:

Culturally interesting
Place to stop for a bite to eat
Circular Trail

Additional Information

The Winterberg hiking map provides the perfect guide for your next hike. You’ll find many more tips and information about hiking in Winterberg here, as well as an overview of particularly hiker-friendly establishments in Winterberg where you’ll be in good hands.

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Length

9.8 km

Duration

2:45 h

Elevation ascent

271 m

Elevation descent

271 m

Lowest point

599 m

Highest point

835 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D

This hike is especially delightful when the heather is in bloom and the berries are ripe! From Clemensberg, we enjoy a panoramic view of Winterberg to the west, Hildfeld and Grönebach, and to the east, the Langenberg, Westfalen’s highest mountain.

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Directions

Route: Village Fountain – Diabas Quarry – Hochheide Hut – Clemensberg – Hoppecke Spring – State Line with Hessen – Schweimecke – Village Fountain.Trail Marking: Green “T” on a white background