Sauerland-Höhenflug Loop Trail
The “Heed” hiking parking lot is the starting point for the Sauerland-Höhenflug loop trail“We Learned It from the Water!” Often accompanied by streams, the trail leads through varied forest areas and offers magnificent views of the Meinhardus Mattenschanzen, the romantically situated private castle of Badinghagen, the Aggertal Valley, and the Genkeltalsperre.
Along the nature trail on the shore of the Genkeltalsperre, a signposted educational trail explains the importance of the dam, from which raw water has been drawn since 1953. After being treated by the waterworks, the water supplies drinking water to the towns of Gummersbach, Bergneustadt, Meinerzhagen, and Marienheide.
With a length of about 12 km, the hike—marked with a white “H” on a blue background—is easily manageable as a half-day tour.
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Coordinates for the navigation system (WGS 84):
GPS: N 51° 5' 11.2524 E 7° 38' 33.5472
UTM: 32U 404934.4 5660315.78
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The facility belongs to the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park Association (Naturpark Sauerland Rothaargebirge e.V.) and is maintained and cared for by the association.
However, if you notice any litter or damage, please notify us by email at info@npsr.de.
(Source: Naturpark Sauerland Rothaargebirge e.V.)