Public transport tour: On the Rothaarsteig from Hoheleye to Bad Berleburg

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This tour takes you past some of the sculptures on the Forest Sculpture Trail and the Rothaarsteig suspension bridge (detour from the sculpture Stone, Time, Man).

Tour starting point:

Winterberg-Hoheleye, "Girkhäuser Straße" stop

Tour destination point:

Bad Berleburg train station

Properties:

Family friendly
Culturally interesting
Refreshment stop
Suitable for winter
Accommodation option
Signage
Tour with dog
Quality Trail Wanderbares Deutschland
Good public transport connections
free of charge / accessible at any time

Additional Information

You can find more information about the Rothaarsteig at www.rothaarsteig.de and by calling the free service hotline on +49 2974 / 499 4163, where we will be happy to advise you personally on your tour planning

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Length

15.6 km

Duration

4:05 h

Elevation ascent

116 m

Elevation descent

391 m

Lowest point

415 m

Highest point

768 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D

This hiking tip on the Rothaarsteig and Forest Sculpture Trail starts at the train station in Bad Berleburg. Take the R28 bus from Bad Berleburg station in the direction of Winterberg to Winterberg-Hoheleye (bus stop Girkhäuser Straße). The R28 bus sometimes runs as an on-call bus at weekends (TaxiBus; Tel.0800-3504045, registration up to 45 minutes before departure between 8 am and 8 pm).

From the bus stop on the main road, it is only a few meters uphill to the Hoheleyer Hütte, where you meet the Rothaarsteig. The hike back to Bad Berleburg via the Rothaarsteig and the forest sculpture trail begins here.

The Rothaarsteig leads past the "Alter Ahorn" over the Albrechtsberg to the Heidenstock. At the junction of the Rothaarsteig variants, you stay on the ridge of the Rothaargebirge and soon reach the Wittgenstein-Sauerland Forest Sculpture Trail, which runs parallel to the Rothaarsteig for a while from here. Past the sculpture "Kein leichtes Spiel" (No easy game) and past the hamlet of Kühhude, both paths lead to the sculpture "Stein, Zeit, Mensch" (Stone, Time, Man). If you would like to explore life in the treetops at lofty heights, take a detour to the nearby suspension bridge, which is located slightly away from the sculpture.

Back at the "Stein, Zeit, Mensch" sculpture, you leave the Rothaarsteig and the hike continues along the WaldSkulpturenWeg to Bad Berleburg. Nature and art are combined here. Follow the signs for the WaldSkulpturenWeg, which is also the yellow signposted Rothaarsteig access route to Bad Berleburg, past the "Falken", the "Grünhaus" and the "Goldenen Ei" to the train station in Bad Berleburg.

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Directions

Hoheleye - Albrechtsplatz - Alter Ahorn - Kühhude - Bärenköpfchen - Bad Berleburg

Equipment

The Rothaarsteig leads along numerous natural paths away from agricultural and forestry roads. Weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes are therefore a must for every hike. We want you to experience the "Path of the Senses" not only "dry" but also "well". In our small hiking store at www.rothaarsteig.de/shop you will also find a selection of Rothaarsteig articles to prepare for your tour or as a souvenir. We are also happy to recommend the high-quality outdoor equipment from our long-standing partner, the outdoor outfitter Tatonka.

Hiking rucksack
With a suitable hiking rucksack, your tour on the Rothaarsteig is twice as much fun! Thanks to their ventilated carrying system, hiking rucksacks are very comfortable to wear, as this ensures that sweat can evaporate immediately. They can be fastened with a waist or hip belt and thus sit firmly on your back with every movement. They are also equipped with a practical holder for hiking poles and often have a compartment with a tube outlet for a hydration bladder, so that hydration is ensured at all times.

Here you can find hiking rucksacks from outdoor outfitter Tatonka in various sizes for day hikes and multi-day tours and with different ventilated back systems.

First aid kit
To ensure that you can enjoy your hiking tour on the Rothaarsteig without restrictions, you should always carry a first aid kit in your rucksack. After all, nothing is more annoying than not being able to immediately treat a blister on your foot or minor injuries properly. Tatonka's first aid kits are filled with all the important materials for the initial treatment of injuries and also contain an "outdoor cheat sheet" with a concise and clear guideline for the correct behaviour in the event of emergencies in the great outdoors. You can find Tatonka's first aid kits here!

Food and drink
On some stages, especially between Lahnhof and Dillenburg, there are unfortunately no refreshment stops along the way. Remember to pack food and drink, especially here. Especially in summer, it is important to stay hydrated.
The stainless steel bottles, stainless steel insulated jugs and stainless steel lunch boxes from the German outdoor equipment manufacturer Tatonka are not only practical, but also unbreakable and durable.

Safety guidelines

Information about the rescue signs on the Rothaarsteig
Most hiking trails run away from towns and settlements and everyone who hikes has certainly thought about what would happen if an emergency were to occur. How can I be found here? Where am I anyway? Can the emergency services reach me

? In an emergency, things have to move quickly! That's why the Rothaarsteig is equipped with so-called rescue signs throughout. The green and white plaques attached to the posts of the signposts have a number that you must give when making an emergency call. This way, the emergency services know exactly where you are and valuable time can be saved.

Note on the increased risk of forest fires
Please bear in mind that there is currently an increased risk of forest fires due to the drought! Please note the following information:

Observe the legal smoking ban in the forest - it applies in spring, summer and fall, more precisely: from March 1 to October 31.
Observe the ban on open fires in the forest and within 100 meters of the forest.
Take glass out of the forest - the burning glass effect can cause forest fires.

When it is (too) late:

Extinguish small incipient fires if you can do so safely. Check the area carefully if necessary.
Report fires via "112".
Leave the danger zone by the shortest route.

The forest will thank you!

Author Tip

This tour combines several Rothaarsteig highlights with the sculptures and the suspension bridge.

Refreshment stop:

Hoheleyer hut

Literature

To help you prepare for your hike, we will be happy to send you our free information pack. At www.rothaarst eig.de/prospekte you can easily select the information you need. A good companion for every tour is our brochure "Rothaarsteig Wegweiser" with the hosts along the trail and other useful information.

Maps

You can order the original Rothaarsteig hiking map at a scale of 1:50,000 on waterproof paper, with up-to-date route guidance and useful markings, such as shelters, parking spaces, bus stops and much more, from www.rothaarsteig.de/wanderkarte for €11.00 with free shipping to your home.

Public transit

You can reach Bad Berleburg from Siegen on the RB 93 train line. The R 28 bus line runs between Bad Berleburg and Hoheleye. Timetable information via www.bahn.de

This tour has been specially designed so that you can travel to and from the tour by public transport. For all public transport tours, we recommend using public transport at the start of the hike and then walking back to the starting point. This allows you to plan your bus and train journeys better and enjoy the hike without time pressure.

How to get there

You can reach Bad Berleburg from Siegen on the RB 93 train line. The R 28 bus line runs between Bad Berleburg and Hoheleye. For timetable information, go to www.bahn.de.