Sauerland-Höhenflug: Meinerzhagen to Korbach

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The Sauerland-Höhenflug runs from Meinerzhagen to Korbach in Hesse right through the Sauerland hiking region. 250 fascinating, sporty and impressive kilometers on the ridges of the low mountain range are waiting to be discovered.

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Bookable offers on the Sauerland-Höhenflug

Meinerzhagen - Valbert - Windhausen - Lenhausen - Weuspert - Wenholthausen - Bad Fredeburg - Altastenberg - Hallenberg - Medelon - Küstelberg - Düdinghausen - Korbach





Meinerzhagen




Sauerland-Stabilstuhl in Hallenberg




Blick bei Sonnenaufgang vom Kalied auf die Medebacher Bucht




Wanderer auf dem Sauerland-Höhenflug in der Morgensonne




Am Startpunkt in Korbach




Auf der Brücke der Ebbemoore




Wanderpaar vor Sonnenaufgang am Eisenberg in Korbach




Zwei Wandernde am Startpunkt mit ihrem Van in Meinerzhagen

Tour starting point:

Meinerzhagen, Schallershaus

Tour destination point:

Korbach, Eisenberg

Properties:

  • Nature highlight
  • Culturally interesting
  • Refreshment stop
  • Multi-day tour
  • Accommodation option
  • Signage
  • Tour with dog
  • Good public transport connections
  • Expeditive (EPE)
  • Adaptive Pragmatic (ADA)

Additional Information

www.sauerland-hoehenflug.de

Service hotline of the Sauerland-Höhenflug: 02974 - 202 199

Category

Fernwanderweg

Length

203.5 km

Duration

51:00 h

Elevation ascent

4937 m

Elevation descent

4980 m

Lowest point

224 m

Highest point

838 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

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

Short overview Sauerland-Höhenflug

  • 200 km from Meinerzhagen to Korbach can be hiked in stages
  • Start and finish easily accessible by public transport
  • Suitable for beginners to professionals
  • There are one-day and half-day tours.
  • Excellent signposting
  • Rangers are constantly out and about on the Sauerland-Höhenflug and look after guests and nature. Ranger hotline: 02972 / 9702 55
  • The accommodation establishments along the route are geared towards hikers
Wanderparkplatz Schallershaus




Infotafeln am Rande des Parkplatzes

Der Wanderparkplatz Schallershaus befindet sich nahe den Meinhardus-Mattenschanzen in Meinerzhagen und ist (neben Altena und Korbach) einer von den drei Einstiegspunkten zum Sauerland-Höhenflug.

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Aggerquelle




Aggerquelle im Oktober

Located on the southern outskirts of Meinerzhagen, at 437 m above sea level, is the Aggerquelle, which is marked by a memorial bowl.

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The shepherd of Badinghagen (world of legends)




Der Sagenort mit der sagenhaften Holzfigur

On the way towards Badinghagen, there is a unique audio experience to discover at this bench.

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Meinhardus Mattenschanzen




Beeindruckende Höhe der Schanzenanlage

During the snow-free months, the Meinhardus Mattenschanzen are used for training and promoting young ski jumpers.

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Butmicke barbecue area




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The Butmicke barbecue area, located below the Meinhardus ski jumps, has a beautiful location.

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Wasserschloss Badinghagen




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Malerisch inmitten von Wäldern gelegen findet man südlich von Meinerzhagen das Wasserschloss Badinghagen.

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Historische Straße zwischen Bracht und Grünewald




Die historische Straße in Meinerzhagen

Bei der Historischen Straße zwischen Bracht und Grünewald handelt es sich um ein Teilstück der ersten preußischen Kunststraße von Frankfurt nach Amsterdam.

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Hohlwege an der B 54 in Meinerzhagen




Deutlich ist historische Straße noch zu erkennen

Die Hohlwege sind Überreste der ehemaligen Straße von Siegen nach Hagen, einer wichtigen Fernverbindung, die südlich bis nach Frankfurt und nördlich bis nach Holland verlief.

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Wanderparkplatz Quellental




Wanderparkplatz Quellental

Der Wanderparkplatz Meinerzhagen Quellental liegt am Rande des Ortsteils Hösinghausen.

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Kneipp station Quellental




Die Kneippanlage im Meinerzhagener Quellental

The Kneipp station in Meinerzhagen-Valbert in the "Quellental" valley is located on the edge of the A2 circular hiking trail and, fed by a natural stream, offers a welcome and soothing cool-down for (hiking) feet and legs.

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Heated outdoor pool in Valbert




Streblöcke und eine kleine Rutsche

If you need to cool off in the summer, head to the outdoor pool in Valbert.

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Robert-Kolb-Turm




Der Robert-Kolb Turm auf der Nordhelle

Robert-Kolb-Turm (observation tower) on the highest elevation of the Märkisches Sauerland, the Nordhelle 663m above sea level in the Ebbemoore mountains, with the well-known natural treasures, the Ebbemoore .

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Aussichtspunkt Auf der Höhe




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Alongside the "Rehbigenholte" Aussichtspunkt, this is the second panoramic point on the Sauerland-Höhenflug around the hilltop village of Windhausen.

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Hof Kaiser




Symbol Kuh

We love our nature and good food. And we make it ourselves on our farm.

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Aussichtspunkt Rehbigenholte




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Above Attendorn-Windhausen at the "Rehbigenholte" refuge and rest area, the Sauerland-Höhenflug offers a magnificent panoramic view far beyond Attendorn.

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Rest area Vierkreuze




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The Vierkreuze rest area at 491 m above sea level and to the north-east of the Attendorn district of Windhausen offers wonderful views during the rest stop.

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Finnentrop-Lenhausen railroad bridge




Eisenbahnbrücke Lenhausen

The Ruhr-Sieg line was initially built as a single-track line, but tunnels and bridges were designed from the outset for double-track operation, which was not realized until 1872.

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Aussichtspunkt Nahe Oberbecken




Oberbecken Rönkhausen

Below the Pumpspeicherwerk Rönkhausen, the Sauerland-Höhenflug runs along a panoramic trail with magnificent views.

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Upper basin parking lot




Wanderparkplatz Oberbecken

This spacious hiking parking lot is located just below the upper basin on the Dahlberg and about 500 m from the Sauerland-Höhenflug.

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Aussichtspunkt Sterlberg




Aussicht von Bank

This beautiful viewpoint is located near the small village with the unusual name of Faulebutter, directly on the Sauerland-Höhenflug.

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Faulebutter hiking parking lot




Wanderparkplatz Faulebutter

Hikers can also park directly in the parking lot at Landgasthof Rademacher in the small village of Faulebutter.

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Well Monastery




Kloster Brunnen

Monastery in Sundern!

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Hiking portal and Birkenbrauck hiking parking lot




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Starting point for hikes along the Sauerland-Höhenflug and through the Homert.

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Aussichtspunkt Homertgipfel




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Breathtaking views are possible from the summit of the Homert.

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Minature village Hammerkotten




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Some of Wenholthausen's historic houses are recreated in the miniature village of Hammerkotten.

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Eavesdropper




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The Lauschgeist, above Wenholthausen, is a giant head that echoes the sounds of its surroundings.

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Aussichtspunkt Gesenberg




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High above Wenholthausen and directly on the Sauerland-Höhenflug, you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view.

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Aussichtspunkt Reisterberg




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Above Reiste, a beautiful almost 360° panoramic view awaits you from the Reisterberg.

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Giant bank Reiste




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The giant bench is located above Reiste on the edge of the forest.

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Felsenkeller




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The Felsenkeller looks rather inconspicuous from the outside, but appearances are deceptive.

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Church of St. Pankratius, Reiste




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The parish church of St. Pankratius in Reiste was built in 1852.

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Hiking portal and hiking parking lot Reiste




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Starting point for hikes around Reiste, e.g.

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Wayside shrine Altenilpe




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Wayside shrine "St. Rochus" above Altenilpe.

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Somberg panorama board




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Somberg panorama board with a beautiful view and seating area above Altenilpe.

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Aussichtspunkt Gelsterhagen




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Along the flank of the Gelsterhagen above Altenilpe, the Sauerland-Höhenflug continues along a wonderful panoramic trail.

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Buchhagen Chapel Bad Fredeburg




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Chapel from the years 1822 - 1830.

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Station of the Cross VI Bad Fredeburg




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Station of the Cross VI to the Buchhagen Chapel.

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St. George's Parish Church Bad Fredeburg




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The current parish church of St. Georg is located in the center of Bad Fredeburg and was built in 1932.

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Kneipp fountain Bad Fredeburg




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The Kneipp fountain, erected in the summer of 2001, is a visible symbol of the teachings of Sebastian Kneipp, also known as the water doctor.

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Magog slate quarry




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Sauerland slate is still mined and processed in the slate quarry near Bad Fredeburg.

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Shelter near Holthausen




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Shelter with a beautiful view of Holthausen and the surrounding area.

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Aussichtspunkt Ohlberg




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Above Holthausen, on the flank of the Ohlberg (681 m), there is a panoramic view far to the south over the Schmallenberger Land to the Rothaargebirge.

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Information board on the saddle arch




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The sign on the saddle arch provides information about the Sauerland Höhenflug.

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Wanderausgangspunkt Dorfmitte Medelon




Wanderportal Medelon Mitte

Wanderausgangspunkt für Qualitätsregion "Wanderbares Deutschland" in Medebach-Medelon.

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Hiking parking lot Orketal Medelon




Der Gast erhält viel Wissenswertes

To the west of the village of Medelon, the Orketal hiking parking lot is the starting point for the Sauerland-Wanderdorf region - Orketal P Medelon; located not far from the L 617 "Orkestraße".

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Geologischer Aufschluss - Steinbruch Orketal




Geologischer Aufschluss - Steinbruch Orketal

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Wanderparkplatz Schlossberg Küstelberg




Wanderparkplatz Schlossberg bei Küstelberg

Ausgangspunkt Region Sauerland Wanderdörfer - Schlossbergparkplatz Küstelberg

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Wanderparkplatz Dorfmitte Küstelberg




Wanderparkplatz Küstelberg Mitte

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Aussichtspunkt Hillekopf




Aussichtspunkt Hillekopf in Medebach-Küstelberg

Oberhalb von Medebach-Küstelberg auf dem Sauerland-Höhenflug erwartet Sie ein traumhafter Blick über das Rothaargebirge.

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Sauerland Seelenort - Krutenberg




Sauerland-Seelenort Krutenberg

Krutenberg - Grenze und Übergang Hier befindet sich einer der 43 Sauerland-Seelenorte in den Sauerland-Wanderdörfern .

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Aussichtspunkt Pöngipfel




Kahler Pön

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Aussichtspunkt Kalied




Sonnenaufgang am Aussichtspunkt Kalied

Auf der Kalied (745 m) bietet sich ein atemberaubendes Panorama über die, als europäisches Vogelschutzgebiet ausgewiesene, Medebacher Bucht.

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Wanderparkplatz Kahler Pön Düdinghausen




Wanderportal Natutweg Kahler Pön

Ausgangspunkt Region Sauerland Wanderdörfer - Wanderportal Naturweg Kahler Pön Auf dem Wanderparkplatz, oberhalb des Dorfes und der Straße "Zum Pön" finden Sie die Portaltafel des Naturwegs Kahler Pön und eine Wanderportalkarte der Medebach Touristik mit der Beschreibung der beiden Premiumwege "Naturweg Kahler Pön" und "Geologischer Rundweg Düdinghausen".

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Woodturning Museum (Dreggestobe) and Kulturspeicher




Drechselmuseum Düdinghausen

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Sauerland Seelenort - Freistuhl




Sauerland-Seelenort Freistuhl

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Wanderausgangspunkt Kirchplatz Düdinghausen




Wanderausgangspunkt Kirchplatz Düdinghausen

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Aussichtspunkt Kreuzberg mit Kapelle




Aussichtspunkt Kreuzberg

You can enjoy fantastic views from the Chapel of the Resurrection in Medebach-Düdinghausen.

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Wanderparkplatz an der Kreuzbergkapelle




Wanderparkplatz Kreuzberg

Wanderausgangspunkt für Qualitätsregion "Wanderbares Deutschland" in Medebach-Düdinghausen.

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Aussichtspunkt Schäferhege




Aussichtspunkt Schäferheide

Oberhalb von Medebach-Oberschledorn am Sauerland-Höhenflug erwartet Sie ein traumhafter Blick über das Rothaargebirge.

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Information

Directions

The long-distance hiking trail leads through the Sauerland Rothaargebirgen Nature Park and connects numerous sights, scenery and natural features along its individual stages.Nature lovers can look forward to fascinating nature experiences in the deep forests, in the upland moors on the slopes of the Medebach mountains, in the extensive pastures of the Upland, in the Hochheide on the Kahler Asten or in the mountain meadows of the Medebach Bay European bird sanctuary.Possible starting points for the Sauerland-Höhenflug are the Meinhardusschanze in Meinerzhagen, Burg Altena with the World Youth Hostel or Korbach with its romantic Altstadt,but the Sauerland-Höhenflug offers much more than fascinating landscapes and wonderful natural idylls. In the villages along the Sauerland-Höhenflug, the cultural and industrial history lives on today, as does the traditional rural bustle. Museums invite you to visit and learn more about the history, industry and crafts of the regionand to recharge your batteries on the Sauerland-Höhenflug - especially the incomparable views. Whether from the heights around Altena, from the Robert-Kolb-Turm on the Nordhelle, from the Hunau or the Kahle Pön near Düdinghausen, whether from the Quitmannsturm near Neuenrade, the Schombergturm near Wildewiese, the tower on the Kahler Asten near Winterberg, the Heidkopfturm near Hallenberg or the Georg-Viktor-Aussichtsturm near Korbach, hikers are rewarded with numerous panoramic views everywhere! And if you let your gaze wander over mountains and valleys, idyllic villages, forests, meadows, streams, rivers and lakes, you will realize that only flying is more beautiful!

Equipment

No special equipment required, sturdy shoes, rain protection and provisions are recommended

Safty guidelines

Rescue signs on the Sauerland-Höhenflug:

In an emergency, things have to move quickly! That's why the Sauerland-Höhenflug 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 can give when making an emergency call. This means that the emergency services know exactly where you are and valuable time can be saved.

Author Tip

The raised bogs on the slopes of the Ebbegebirge are particularly worth seeing, as are the high heath landscapes around the Kahle Pön in Medebach. Don't miss the Stabil chair between Hallenberg, Liesen and Hesborn. From there, you can enjoy wonderful views of bird and landscape conservation areas.

Literture



Maps

Local hiking maps from Müller&Richert are available along the entire Sauerland-Höhenflug and can be ordered from the tourist information offices.

Public transiot

Meinerzhagen:

For visitors from the Cologne area, the RB25 runs every hour from Cologne main station to Meinerzhagen, and for visitors from the Ruhrgebiet, the RB52 runs every two hours from Hagen main station to Lüdenscheid-Brügge and from there onwards with the RB25 to Meinerzhagen. The 1.5 km long access path takes you from the station and the town center to Schallershaus, the entrance to the Sauerland-Höhenflug.

Korbach:

In Korbach, there are connections to the ICE train station Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and the Brilon-Wald train station. The access trail starts in the historic Altstadt of Korbach and takes you 4.5 km to the entrance portal on the Eisenberg.

Getting there

Meinerzhagen:

The town of Meinerzhagen is located in the immediate vicinity of the A 45, has its own freeway exit and can be reached from the Ruhrgebiet and from the Cologne/Aachen area in an hour's drive. Coming from the Ruhrgebiet, turn left at the first set of traffic lights to get onto the L306 n southern bypass, then stay right on Heerstraße past the Hotel-Restaurant "Am Schnüffel". From there it is about 800m to the Schallershaus entrance portal.

Coming from Olpe on the A45, turn right at the first set of traffic lights, get into the left-hand lane at the second set of traffic lights and then stay right on the L306 south bypass past the Hotel-Restaurant "Am Schnüffel".

The turn-off to the Schallershaus hiking parking lot is signposted.

Korbach:

You can reach the Korbach entry point from the north via the A44, Diemelstadt exit and then via the B252. From the south, follow the A 485 to Gießener Nordkreuz - via Marburg and Frankenberg you will reach Korbach.

Parking

Meinerzhagen:

Parking is available in Meinerzhagen at the Schallershaus hiking parking lot, directly at the entrance to the Sauerland-Höhenflug (GoogleMaps coordinate: 51.099453,7.65324). For long-term parking (only on Fridays with a parking disc), there are also parking spaces behind the town hall in Meinerzhagen town center (GoogleMaps coordinates: 51.108022, 7.640709)

Korbach:

Hikers' parking lot at the Eisenberg portal (GoogleMaps coordinate: 51.253777,8.833476).

Interesting places in the neighbourhood

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