Veischeder Sonnenpfad - North Loop

The trail starts from the Amtshausplatz Bilstein (B). The path climbs steadily until you reach the Hohe Bracht on the flank. Immediately, you walk along a path through the middle of the unspoilt mixed vegetation, which is recolonizing a windbreak field. Great views enrich the section up to the L715. After crossing the road, you climb first on a path, then on wide paths uphill to the Bonschlade crossroads. This is followed by a very steep climb up to the Wimpel. After crossing the crest, you descend with good views. You are accompanied by extensive tree plantations. From the next crossroads, you walk up and down, often through coniferous forest, but deciduous trees are also a regular feature. Finally, you reach the Maumke-Bonzlerhammer local road. You climb the next hilltop. At the top, you can enjoy a fantastic panorama of Meggen and the Lenne valley. The next stop is the Kreuzberg with its small chapel. After passing a refuge, turn sharp left at 2 benches onto a field path. This descends through lush meadows, past a beautifully situated rest area with a view of Bonzel, to the Veischedetal valley and enters the forest. Here you must not miss the change to the left onto a path. The path ends at the parking lot on the B55.Carefully cross the main road and keep left for 50m. Then continue right to the sports field and cross the rushing Veischede over a bridge. The route then climbs steeply uphill. Once you reach the top, you have a wonderful view of the village of Bonzel in the following section. Continuing on, you reach a fantastic path passage through mixed oak forest, past rugged cliffs, which makes the effort of the ascent fade into the background. The path then flattens out and you can enjoy a beautiful view from the edge of the forest. Now it gets steep again, because the Rosenberg has to be conquered. After crossing the hilltop, the trail descends steadily through a beautiful beech forest on wide forest paths. The forest suddenly opens up and Bilstein Castle provides medieval flair with a beautiful view of the village of Bilstein (the courtyard grounds can be visited if the castle gate is open). Descend down a flight of steps into the village and walk the last few meters back to the Amtshausplatz.