- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
Mining trail in Ramsbeck
Beautiful themed trail with many relics from the past.
Tour starting point:
Sauerland visitor mine
Tour destination point:
Sauerland visitor mine
Properties:
Additional Information
www.foerderverein-sauerlaender-besucherbergwerk.deRefreshments and overnight accommodation:
Landgasthof Rüppel
Valme 4
59909 Bestwig
Tel.02905 774
www.valme.de
Bäckerei Konditorei Café Hamich
Uferweg 4
59909 Bestwig Ramsbeck
Tel.: 02905-203
info@cafe-hamich.de
http://www.cafe-hamich.de
Further links:
www.valmetal.de
www.valme.de
www.camping-valmetal.de
www.sauerlaender-besucherbergwerk.de
www.baeckerei-hamich.de
Category
ThemenwegLength
10 kmDuration
3:00 hElevation ascent
316 mElevation descent
312 mLowest point
361 mHighest point
535 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
Discover the history of mining in Ramsbeck on the mining trail. The approximately 11 km long route was created between 2010 and 2017 and vividly conveys the development of ore mining, processing and smelting.
41 stations with information boards provide you with interesting facts about historic buildings, tunnels, technical facilities and preserved relics. The trail starts at the mining museum and can be hiked in four sections, all of which lead through the center of Ramsbeck. Seating along the way invites you to take a break and
sturdy footwear is recommended. We wish you lots of fun and exciting insights into Ramsbeck's mining history!
The hiking trail starts at the mining museum and covers a total distance of approx. 10 km. Numerous benches and tables invite you to take a break. You can also walk three sections (see map). All routes lead through the center of Ramsbeck. There are two sections of the route in the Werden area. The trail near the Halden processing plant (Willibald) can only be officially marked later. The reason for this is that work is still being carried out by the former mine operator.
We hope you have fun, enjoy yourself and gain new insights into mining in general and the past in Ramsbeck in particular.
Guided hike on the mining trail
- Hans-Georg Diel, Tel. 02905-1800, khg.diel@t-online.de
- Ramsbeck Mining Museum, Glück-Auf-Straße 3, 59909 Bestwig-Ramsbeck. Phone 02905 250, email: info@sauerlaender-besucherbergwerk.de (costs: approx. 30 €)
Information
Directions
The starting point of the hike is directly opposite the museum. From there, follow the "Berbauwanderweg" signs. The trail is very well marked.
Equipment
Good footwear is recommended, as the path leads over spoil tips in places. Unfortunately, the Förderverein and the landowners cannot accept liability of any kind.
Safety guidelines
Icing possible in winter. The country road (Bestwig - Fredeburg) is crossed in two places. Short sections are relatively steep. A rescue point system has been installed in the Hochsauerland district. Rescue points can be found on the information boards at junctions and hiking signs.
Author Tip
A visit to the Sauerland visitor mine before or after the hike is highly recommended.
Literature
Available at the Mining Museum
Maps
Hiking maps are available free of charge at the ticket office of the "Sauerland Visitor Mine". There is also a chargeable route description in "German" and "Dutch".
Public transit
Public transport: By train to Bestwig, from there by bus to Ramsbeck. Bus stop directly at the mining museum or at "Gasthof Kleine". From there 3 minutes to the museum.
How to get there
Take the A44 Dortmund/Kassel highway to the Arnsberg exit, then take the A445 to Arnsberg and then the A46 to Bestwig. At the Bestwig exit, turn left to the center of Bestwig, then turn right towards Ramsbeck, after approx. 7.5 kilometers turn right and follow the signs to the Ramsbeck visitor mine. The large winding tower at the visitor mine will show you the way.
Parking
Free parking directly at the museum.