Sauerland-Waldroute by bus and train: From Hirschberg to Bestwig (Westfalenbus)

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A special kind of forest experience - viewpoints, wildlife park and a brewery




Wildpark Bilsteintal Warstein




Kapelle an der Sauerland-Waldroute Richtung Lörmeketurm




Lörmecketurm im Januar




Rotwild im Bilsteintal




Wandergruppe auf der Sauerland-Waldroute Richtung Lörmecketurm




Wandergruppe im Januar auf der Sauerland-Waldroute




Ziege Wildpark Bilsteintal Warstein

Tour starting point:

Hirschberg center

Tour destination point:

Bestwig train station

Properties:

  • Family friendly
  • Culturally interesting
  • Refreshment stop
  • Accommodation option
  • Signage
  • Quality Trail Wanderbares Deutschland
  • Good public transport connections
  • free of charge / accessible at any time

Category

regionaler Wanderweg

Length

26.5 km

Duration

7:00 h

Elevation ascent

517 m

Elevation descent

654 m

Lowest point

289 m

Highest point

575 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

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

From the starting point in Hirschberg Mitte, an access path leads onto the Sauerland-Waldroute to the enchanting Bilsteintal valley, with its wildlife park and Bilstein Cave. From the Bilsteintal valley, the trail now heads towards Warstein. Here you can take a short detour a little off the beaten track to the Biergarten at Warstein Welt.


A brewery tour through Warstein Welt is of course a special experience. Back on the route, the path passes the town of Warstein and leads back into the forest. Once here, the refuge offers the opportunity to take a break with a wonderful view of nature.


Pass the Hubertusquelle spring and head towards the landmark of the Waldroute, the Lörmecke-Turm. Once climbed, the observation tower offers a fantastic view over the Arnsberg Forest.


The route leads past the Markes Kreuz waypoint towards the mountain village of Eversberg. A detour to the historic ruins is recommended. Pass the Riesenbank and Eversberg on the Sauerland-Waldroute towards Föckinghausen. A stop at the Föckinghausen Waldhaus is recommended here. From here, the route takes a direct downhill route to the destination, Bestwig railroad station.


Naturpark-Portal Hirschberg




Innenraum

Der Naturpark Arnsberger Wald ist eines der größten zusammenhängenden Waldgebiete Deutschlands.

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Wanderparkplatz Obdacker




Schild Wanderparkplatz

Wanderparkplatz Odacker

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Wanderparkplatz Bilsteinhöhle Parkplätze 1-3




Schild Wanderparkplatz

Wanderparkplatz Bilsteinhöhle Parkplätze 1-3

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Nature experience - Bilsteintal with Bilstein Cave and




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Mighty rocks in a gently rolling landscape, a natural stream, hiking trails and paths under ancient trees and a forest playground that promises adventure - the Bilsteintal is rightly a popular recreational destination.

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Bilsteintal stalactite cave




Innenansicht

A labyrinth of stalagmites, stalactites and other fantastic formations.

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Hochmoor am Kapellenplatz




Hochmoor

Das 5. 000 bis 10. 000 Jahre alte Hochmoor am Kapellenplatz, in der Nähe des Lörmecketurms, wurde 2004 renaturiert.

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Lörmecke-Turm




Infotafel Lörmecketurm

Observation tower on the highest point of the Arnsberg Forest

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Legend station - SWR Meschede witches' revenge




Infotafel

The forest route legend "Meschede's witches' revenge"

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Wanderparkplatz Bahnhof, Bestwig




Das Bahnhofsgebäude Bestwig

Parkmöglichkeiten am Bahnhof in Bestwig.

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Tourist Information Bestwig




Tourist-Information Bestwig

Hennesee - your vacation region in the middle of the Sauerland

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Bestwig railroad station




Das Bahnhofsgebäude Bestwig

Train station in the center of Bestwig with a historical significance.

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Information

Directions

Hirschberg - Bilsteintal - Warstein Brewery - Lörmecke-Turm - Föckinghausen - Bestwig

Equipment

Sturdy shoes and weatherproof clothing are recommended on all sections of the Sauerland-Waldroute!

Safty guidelines

Information about the rescue signs on the Sauerland-Waldroute


Most hiking trails run away from towns and settlements and every hiker has 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 happen quickly! That's why the Sauerland-Waldroute is equipped with so-called rescue signs throughout. The green and white stickers attached to the posts of the signposts have a number that you must 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


  • Hirschberg

  • Bilsteintal Valley

  • Bilstein Cave

  • Warstein World and Brewery

  • Lörmecke-Turm

  • Eversberg

  • Föckinghausen

  • Various places to stop for refreshments

Literture

Booklet Sauerland long-distance hiking trails via www.sauerland.com

Public transiot

Starting point Hirschberg: From Meschede train station, you can take the R76 bus towards Warstein every hour (2 hours on Sundays).


Destination Bestwig: There are good train connections from Bestwig in the direction of Dortmund/Hagen or Brilon/Warburg. By train to Meschede and then back to Hirschberg on the R76 bus route.

Getting there

Bestwig is very well connected to the A46. You can reach Hirschberg via the A46 Meschede exit and then follow the B55 towards Warstein.

Parking

Parking is available at Bestwig station, some of which is subject to a charge. In Hirschberg there are several parking spaces available in the town center.

Interesting places in the neighbourhood

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