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Rothaarsteig long-distance hiking trail
Brilon - Dillenburg /
157 kilometers to switch off and take a deep breath! On the Rothaarsteig long-distance hiking trail, you can take time for yourself and put everyday life aside for a while.
From Brilon in the Sauerland region, the route takes you through the Lahn-Dill-Bergland in Hessen to the foothills of the Westerwald to Dillenberg in Hessen. Here you hike through the most beautiful forest mountain landscapes with a total altitude difference of 3,931 meters.
The trail is genuine, honest and modern along its entire length and allows nature lovers to experience its uniqueness with all their senses time and time again. It is not for nothing that the Rothaarsteig is also known as the "Trail of the Senses".
Tour starting point:
Brilon marketplace
Tour destination point:
Dillenburg
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Additional Information
You can find more information at www.rothaarsteig.de
Category
PrädikatswegLength
157.2 kmTime
97:00 Std.Elevation ascent
3056 mElevation descent
3287 mLowest point
224 mHighest point
843 mCondition
Difficulty
Adventure
Landscape
Recommended seasons
The Rothaarsteig leads in a north-south direction over the ridge of the Rothaargebirge mountains. The starting point is Brilon on the north-eastern edge of the Sauerland. Via the highest mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia - the Langenberg (843m) - the Rothaarsteig leads past the source of the Ruhr to Winterberg to the Kahler Asten (842m). Here in the headwaters of the Lenne, the second major river in the Sauerland, the Rothaarsteig bends to the west and runs south of Schmallenberg to the Rhein-Weser-Turm. From the Rhein-Weser-Turm, the route now heads south again through the Rothaarvorhöhen into the Hilchenbacher Winkeln and on to the headwaters of the Lahn, Sieg and Eder above Netphen. Via the Haincher Höhe, the Rothaarsteig finally heads for its destination, the Orange town of Dillenburg with its imposing Wilhelmsturm tower.
Stage descriptions and lots more information can be found at: www.rothaarsteig.de
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Directions
Brilon-Bruchhausen-Küstelberg-Winterberg- Langewiese-Hoheleye-Kühhude-Schanze-Latrop-Jagdhaus-Lützel-Großenbach-Rodenbach-Manderbach-Dillenburg
Equipment
Der Rothaarsteig führt über zahlreiche naturnahe Pfade abseits land- und forstwirtschaftlicher Wege. Daher ist wetterfeste Kleidung und festes Schuhwerk ein Muss für jede Wanderung. Wir möchten nämlich, dass Du nicht nur „trocken” sondern auch „guten” Fußes den „Weg der Sinne” erleben. Damit Du für Deine Wanderung auf dem Rothaarsteig gut ausgerüstet bist, haben wir online für Dich in unserem Rothaarsteig WanderLaden schönes, praktisches Wanderzubehör zusammengestellt. Schaue doch einmal online unter shop.rothaarsteig.de vorbei. Bestimmt ist auch für Dich etwas Passendes dabei!
Safty guidelines
But in an emergency, things have to move quickly! That's why the Rothaarsteig is equipped with so-called rescue signs throughout. On the green and white plaques attached to the posts of the signposts, you will find a number that you must give when making an emergency call. This means that the emergency services know exactly where you are and valuable time can be saved.
Author Tip
Spezielle Highlights, die wir Dir empfehlen können: die Möhne-, Ruhr-, Sieg-, Dill- und Lahnquelle die zahlreichen Aussichts- und Erlebnispunkte die Bruchhauser Steine die Hängebrücke bei Kühude der Waldskulpturenweg der Kyrillpfad in Schanze das Naturdenkmal „Lukaseiche“ die Städte Brilon, Winterberg und Dillenburg
Public transiot
Whether you start your hike on the Rothaarsteig in the north or the south, both Brilon and Dillenburg are easily accessible by train. Numerous other places along the Rothaarsteig are also well connected to the bus and train network. You can find more information about traveling by public transport here.
Getting there
Brilon: You can reach Brilon from the north and east via the A 44 and from the south and west via the A 445/A 46.Dillenburg: You can reach Dillenburg via the A 45, exit 25 Dillenburg.
Parking
Brilon: You can park your car in Brilon free of charge in the parking lot in "Krummen Straße" or at the Kreishaus (Am Rothaarsteig 1). Enter "Marktplatz" in your navigation system.Dillenburg: Free parking is available at the stadium in Dillenburg. Enter the following into your navigation system: "Am Sportzentrum".In addition, there are usually free parking lots for hikers in numerous towns along the Rothaarsteig where you can leave your car.