Hikes around the Ginsberg Heid
The area of the nature park jewel "Ginsberger Heid" is not only known for its rare flora and fauna, including ecologically valuable old forest structures of deciduous and coniferous trees with a high proportion of deadwood, but also for its history and the annual KulturPur festival. You can get a good overview with the family-friendly 4 km circular tour (A 1)which first leads to the Gillerberg tower . From the platform of the 15 m high tower, you have a wonderful view of the Siegerland, Wittgenstein and Hochsauerland. The route then leads downhill on the Rothaarsteig to the town of Hilchenbach's landmark, Ginsburg Castle. It was here that William of Orange planned the Dutch war of liberation in 1568. If the weather is clear, you should also enjoy the distant views here. On rustic forest paths, you walk along the nature playground and through the nature reserve back to the starting point. The marked circular trails A 3 towards Altenteich (9.2 km) and A 7 around the Pfaffenhain (2.4 km) also start from here. In winter, the toboggan slope, ski slope or cross-country ski trail invite you to get active.
Further hiking options:
- the approximately 6 km long nature adventure trail, which leads through the nature reserve, which is characterized by Heid, moor, bristle grass lawns and rough pastures. Forests of birch, beech and maple also frame the open landscape.
- It is possible to join the Siegerland-Höhenring on foot or by bike
- you can also start the seventh stage of the Talsperrenweg (x3)
Refreshment stops:Ginsburgstube directly on the Schloßberg, Hotel Ginsberger Heid
Information about the Ginsburg (with nature park information point): generally open all day, exhibition rooms: Saturday and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. or by appointment, admission to the tower: Adults €1.00; children €0.50
A small, cinematic foretaste of the Ginsberg Heid area can be found here.
Your local tourist contact: Hilchenbach tourist information office, telephone: 02733 288-133 (touristinfo@hilchenbach.de)
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The site belongs to the Naturpark Sauerland Rothaargebirge e.V. and is maintained and cared for by the park.
However, if you notice any soiling or damage, please let us know by sending an email to info@npsr.de.
NOTE: If there is no snow, the parking lot is open. In the event of snowfall, it is closed by a barrier and only opened when there is a high volume of visitors.