Olsberg Mining Loop ( Quality Tour Wanderbares Deutschland)

We start at the so-called "gate to the Waldroute", the large parking lot on the Langer Berg.When approaching by car, it should be noted that the turn is not allowed coming from Olsberg.You would first have to drive into the right parking bay of the bus stop and pay attention to the oncoming traffic coming from Brilon.Some information boards at the rest area provide interesting content about the hiking theme in Olsberg.The tour now starts by first crossing the county road.You can follow the sign K for Kneippweg as well as the "W" for Waldroute. These two quality trails Wanderbares Deutschland run in the area on the same section.After about 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 stop is recommended.A little above the Waldhotel there are very interesting information boards about the mining history of Olsberg. Now turn left here.A detour to the Maxstollen is a special experience.The Heimatbund Olsberg has equipped this disused gallery with information boards and made it a resting place with benches.The old excavation holds with the well preserved wall remains show the old mining history in a special form.The fresh spring can also be used to "quench your thirst".Continue past the old wall remains, down the secured forest steps to the wonderful, natural path.This also leads along the Kneipp path and the Waldroute along a scenic route with a view of Olsberg to the Forstenberg.There, follow the signs.It then goes off to the left. Here the marking sign G ( for Gewerkenweg ) is valid.The hiking trail now leads past the shepherd's cross. Here you have to pay attention to the turn-off via a natural trail up to the fir forest.This trail leads to the signposted Pingenfelder. Afterwards a special viewpoint with Rothaarsteigliege is offered .Continue past the previous branch, uphill again back to the parking lot.* Pingenfeld* The "Old gallery* Philippstollen* Eisenberg vantage point* Shepherd's cross