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Winter Hiking: Through the Winter Wonderland of Willingen
Hike up the Ettelsberg
Tour starting point:
Stryck Hiking Parking Lot, Mühlenkopfstraße, 34508 Willingen (Upland)
Tour destination point:
Stryck Hiking Parking Lot, Mühlenkopfstraße, 34508 Willingen (Upland)
Properties:
Category
Winter hikingLength
8.3 kmDuration
3:00 hElevation ascent
234 mElevation descent
234 mLowest point
590 mHighest point
800 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The trail leads from Stryck through the beautiful winter landscape up to Ettelsberg and back through Paradies to the starting point
Information
Directions
From Stryck, the trail climbs uphill for the first kilometer to the inrun tower of the Mühlenkopfschanze. From there, the trail leads to the “Große Grube,” a prominent hiking junction. At an elevation of 800 m, the trail continues to the Lütteke Feld. From there, the descent begins through the “Paradies” back into the Strycktal. Passing the landing area of the Mühlenkopfschanze, you reach the starting point.
Equipment
We recommend sturdy shoes with good traction, weather-appropriate clothing, hiking poles, a backpack with snacks, and plenty of fluids (water, tea).
Safety guidelines
Designated winter hiking trails are cleared or groomed. Depending on weather conditions (heavy snowfall), this may be slightly delayed, as traffic flow takes priority.
Author Tip
Tour of the Mühlenkopfschanze, the world's largest large hill, where the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup is held annually
Maps
A winter hiking trail map is available at the tourist information office.
Hiking Map of Willingen/Diemelsee & Sauerland Trekking Park, scale 1:25,000, mr-kartographie, Gotha, ISBN 978-3-86636-923-8
Public transit
Take the bus or train to Willingen Station, then continue by bus to the “Stryck” stop, or take a shared taxi (AST) to the “Stryck” or “Forstamt” stop
How to get there
By car, take the B251 to Willingen (Upland) until you reach the Stryck parking lot between Willingen and Usseln, at the Stryck/Mühlenkopfschanze turnoff
Parking
Free parking at the Stryck Hiking Trail Parking Lot, the Stryckbahnhof Hiking Trail Parking Lot, and along Mühlenkopfstraße