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Hikers' parking lot Steinernes Kreuz
Parking facilities | nature board/info point
The "Steinernes Kreuz" hiking parking lot is located on a hill (422 meters high) on the K 27 between the districts of Kirchhundem-Würdinghausen and Lennestadt-Saalhausen. From here, you can hike or rest on the tracks of a historic long-distance road.
Address
Hikers' parking lot Steinernes Kreuz
K27
57399 Kirchhundem
Properties:
"Anno 1713, St. Nicalaus pray for us and help us over water and land", reads the inscription on the "Stone Cross" monument. It is possible that the current location, not far from this hiking parking lot, was once a resting place on the long-distance trade route between Siegen and Paderborn. The stone cross was erected there in honor of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of merchants and carters, and a plea was made for a safe journey. Even today, the historic road is still used as a hiking trail (Kriegerweg).
Circular hiking tip Oberhundem North Tour: The "Steinernes Kreuz" hiking parking lot is also a good starting point for the approximately four-hour Oberhundem North Tour, which takes you to the Alpenhaus, where you can stop for refreshments. Further information about the hike can be found here.
circular hiking tip Saalhauser Höhenweg: Passing the Steinernes Kreuz, the loop leads you through rustling forests and to great views, which can also be enjoyed from comfortable benches.
__________________________________Coordinates
for the navigation system (WGS 84):
GPS:N 51° 6' 9.5832 E 8° 7' 58.2456UTM
: 32U 439287.016 5661598.
970__________________________________The
facility belongs to the Naturpark Sauerland Rothaargebirge e.V. and is maintained and cared for by it.
Should you nevertheless notice any soiling or damage, please let us know by sending an email to
info@npsr.de.(Source: Naturpark Sauerland Rothaargebirge e.V.)
