Ziegenhellen high trail

#deinsauerland / Neusta Touren / Ziegenhellen high trail

Merken Vorgemerkt

Hallenberg - Pastorenwiese /

Circular trail with impressive views and places steeped in history

Tour starting point:

Parking lot of the Pastorenwiese ski area

Tour destination point:

Parking lot of the Pastorenwiese ski area

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Length

10 km

Duration

2:45 h

Elevation ascent

148 m

Elevation descent

148 m

Lowest point

665 m

Highest point

813 m

An outstanding feature of the trail are the many far-reaching views of the Sauerland and Wittgenstein mountains and beyond. The observation tower on the Ziegenhellen at 816 m above sea level offers a 360° panoramic view. The unobstructed views are the result of bark beetle infestation and storms, which many spruce trees were unable to withstand. In addition to the impressive views, the trail also leads past several places steeped in history (Gaulskopf, Hubertuskapelle, foresters' houses, a monastery steeped in legend) and several specially protected landscape features such as moors, ravines and old Buchenwald forests. The 812 m high Wallershöhe is another "800 m" part of the route. A turn-off to the highest point in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district is signposted there.

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Directions

The trail begins behind the ski hut and initially runs fairly level through a Buchenwald forest. After a first ascent, the view opens up to the Wittgenstein mountains. You then reach the point where the loop almost meets and then continue towards "Weifequelle" from here you have a beautiful view towards Hallenberg.The trail then takes a sharp left past the small Hubertuskapelle chapel along a natural path towards Radenstein (forester's lodge). From here, you can already see the tower on the Ziegenhellen. Continue above the deeply incised valley of the streams and uphill to the left towards Ziegenhellen. Looking back, you have a wonderful view of the Bollerberg (with tower) near Hesborn. After a further ascent, you arrive at Ziegenhellen, which is 816 m above sea level. From the observation tower, you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the Sauerland, Wittgenstein and Hessian mountain landscape. The path continues quite flat. After passing the Wallershöhe, the next elevation above 800 m above sea level, the view is once again impressive. The trail descends quite steeply to the "Süßen Plätzchen" and then immediately turns right again. Through a nature reserve with several raised bogs, you return to the tarmac road towards Pastorenwiese.