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Ginsterkopf tour Olsberg-Bruchhausen (Rothaarsteig)
A panoramic tour with a challenge! It goes "uphill" and offers wonderful panoramic views over the Sauerland forest scenery.
Olsberg Touristik is the starting point - Borbergs Kirchhof-Schusterknapp-Ginsterkopf-Feuereiche-Bruchhauser Steine (as a detour)-Europagolddorf Bruchhausen.... so you can hardly find more highlights on a hike.
Tour starting point:
Olsberg Touristik, Ruhrstrasse 32, 59939 Olsberg
Tour destination point:
Olsberg Bruchhausen or alternatively Olsberg
Properties:
Additional Information
Category
regionaler WanderwegLength
13 kmDuration
4:00 hElevation ascent
456 mElevation descent
334 mLowest point
329 mHighest point
657 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
From Olsberg Touristik, the route follows the access path of the Rothaarsteig directly on the Rothaarsteig (marked with the "lying R") via the Borberg with the ramparts from Carolinian times and a chapel from 1924, the route continues via the panoramic variant Ginsterkop with impressive views.
Continue past the Feuereiche, along the excellent paths of the Rothaarsteig, below the Bruchhauser Steine - the national natural monument, to the European gold village of Bruchhausen. The Bruchhauser Steine can be hiked via the Info-Cente. This is a foundation area that can only be experienced by visitors after paying the entrance fee.
The four rocks are estimated to be 340 million years old. Remains of an old fortification have also been preserved. A special panoramic view can be enjoyed from the 45-metre-high Feldstein.
In the golden village of Bruchhausen, the castle can be admired from the outside after a short break.
You now have the option of taking the bus (S30/R31) back to Olsberg every hour or walking back to Olsberg via the hiking trail (rhombus). (approx. 8 km)
Information
Directions
From Olsberg Touristik, the route leads along the Rothaarsteig to Borbergs Kirchhof. Via well-marked hiking trails, in this case the Rothaarsteig with the "lying R" over the Schustersknapp to the Ginsterköpfe. There you can enjoy the 360° view. Now past the Feuereiche to the golden village of Bruchhausen. You can either take the bus back to Olsberg or walk the last section (approx. 8 km) via the Rauten hiking trail.
Equipment
In any case, sturdy footwear is required. Hiking poles are recommended for less confident hikers. You should also take a water bottle with you.
Safty guidelines
The cliffs on the Ginsterkopf are very challenging to hike. Sturdy footwear is required. It is also advisable to take food and drink with you on the way.
Author Tip
A visit to the Bruchhauser Steine is worthwhile! Take the route through the information center. However, there is a charge for the visit.
Literture
Rothaarsteig e.V. offers several books on the subject of "Rothaarsteig hiking". These are available on the website.
Maps
Hiking map Brilon&Olsberg and hiking map Rothaarsteig
Public transiot
Train: Arrival via DB Olsberg station (Hage-Kassel line) or Biggen station (Dortmund-Winterberg line) www.bahn.de
Getting there
By car: from the north A33 to Wünnenberg-Haaren
from the south A44 Marsberg
from the west A44 Werl
from the east A44 Marsberg
Parking
Free parking at the Touristik, Ruhrstr. 32, 59939 Olsberg