- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
Medebach mountain path
The Medebacher Bergweg connects. Namely the town of Medebach with all its districts. Like a string of pearls, the 9 pretty half-timbered villages are hiked through one after the other.
Tour starting point:
Medebach, hiking portal Medebacher Bergweg at Weddelsee
Tour destination point:
Medebach, hiking portal Medebacher Bergweg at Weddelsee
Properties:
Category
FernwanderwegLength
68.4 kmDuration
20:00 hElevation ascent
1381 mElevation descent
1381 mLowest point
333 mHighest point
766 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
66 km of nature and hiking experiences through the "Tuscany of the Sauerland" that leave nothing to be desired. Narrow paths wind through dense forests, climb mountain heights adorned with crossroads and chapels, meander along lively streams, cross places steeped in history and end again and again in half-timbered villages adorned with flowers. The Medebach Mountain Trail shows hikers the beauty of the sun-drenched Medebach Bay, which is also known as the "Tuscany of the Sauerland". The trail runs around Medebach, touches all the villages in the town, leads over the highest mountains, reveals the old, historic traces of the Glindfeld monastery and winds its way through untouched valleys of the eastern Sauerland. The hilltop village of Küstelberg, the county villages of Deifeld, Referinghausen, Titmaringhausen, Düdinghausen and Oberschledorn as well as the villages of Medelon, Dreislar and Berge. Be impressed by the breathtaking views and the expansive valley landscapes at the foot of high mountains!
Further information on the individual stages can be found on the website of the Touristik-Gesellschaft Medebach mbH.
Information
Directions
The mountain trail is marked throughout with the "Maltese Cross", the sign of the crusaders.Wherever possible, we have affixed red stickers with this cross; in the open countryside, we have sometimes preferred paint and brushes, where you will find white crosses on a black background.The Medebacher Bergweg starts and ends in the town center of Medebach. From there, we head south on an approx. 3 km long valley hike to the small district of Berge. On the way there, we already have a wonderful view of Medebach and the Medebach Bay for the first time. Dreamy between two rows of hedges, the mountain trail leads you further over the Lückenkopf in the direction of Dreislar. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic view on all sides from the Lückenkopf, which is 479 m high! Although the Medebacher Bergweg does not lead directly into the village, you should definitely make a short detour, as Dreislar is home to a very special museum, the Barite Museum. Opened in 2008, it takes you on a journey of discovery through 4.6 billion years of the earth's history. Sounds, images, colors and lights will immerse you in the world of sparkling crystals from the underworld. After this short detour, the mountain trail continues - all downhill - towards Medelon. On this section, the mountain trail meets the Sauerland Höhenflug. The most strenuous section of the Medebacher Bergweg awaits you after Küstelberg, with almost 400 meters of altitude difference to overcome. The steepest ascent awaits you on the 781 m ascent of the Rösberg summit. However, you will be rewarded on arrival with a fantastic view of the Winterberg plateau. On the remaining 3 km to Küstelberg, this stage slowly draws to a close. The Medebacher Bergweg now continues through the county villages of Deifeld, Referinghausen, Titmaringhausen, Düdinghausen and Oberschledorn. On this section, you can expect a variety of fantastic views from the highest elevations on the mountain trail: the "Op me Krüze" milestone, Kahle-Pön and Ka-Lied are just a few examples. Read on an information board what the lower hairpin bend of the former Steinhelle-Medebach narrow-gauge railroad is all about, follow in the footsteps of the old Heidenstraße or marvel at the oldest half-timbered house in Medebach - the historic Fresenhof. On the way through the Usseler Heid, the view of the Hessian mountains opens up at the Usseler Kreuz. On the last section of the mountain trail from Oberschledorn to Medebach, you leave another 10 km behind you before you reach the starting point of the hike - the Weddelsee in Medebach.For the 66 km long quality trail of the "Wanderbares Deutschland" initiative of the German Hiking Association, strict attention was paid to ensuring a high level of quality in terms of markings, signposting and variety in the route.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for the weather.
Safety guidelines
- Plan your stage according to your fitness level and ability. Take enough breaks and pace yourself.
- Dress appropriately for a hike. Wear hard-wearing clothing that is suitable for the weather and protects you from rain, cold, sun and heat.
- Suitable shoes are important for a hike on the Medebach mountain trail. Sandals, bathing shoes or sneakers are unsuitable footwear. The tread of the shoes must be good and non-slip. It can be very slippery in the forest after rain showers. In the fall, leaves can cover loose stones, roots or uneven surfaces.
- Hikers like natural paths and trails. However, this also requires appropriate attention!
- Should a dangerous situation nevertheless arise, you will find green and white signs at the crossroads. They show the number of the emergency call and a specific code number; a combination of letters and numbers (UTM system). This combination is the location and helps the emergency services to locate you!
Current information about our forests - The bark beetle and its consequences
The forest owners are endeavoring to take the necessary measures in the forests and to remove the damaged wood. However, due to the extent of the damage, this work cannot be completed in a short space of time. The clearing and reforestation of the damaged forest stands will therefore take a long time and sometimes lead to disruptions such as closures and detour in the forests. This must always be taken into account when visiting the forest.
We therefore appeal to everyone who cares about the forest:
- Understand that extensive forestry work is necessary in the current situation and that this is currently accompanying your forest experience.
- Be particularly attentive during your leisure activities and observe the prevailing instructions and any prohibitions
Please be considerate ...
Author Tip
Experience the unique landscape of the Hochheide near Titmaringhausen and Düdinghausen with fantastic views of the Kalied and the Usseln cross.
Literature
Guide: Circular hiking trail through the Tuscany of the Sauerland: Medebach Mountain Trail
Maps
Medebach hiking map: 3rd edition 2016 Touristik-Gesellschaft Medebach mbH
Public transit
- From Willingen: Bus R46 (RLG): Willingen-Düdinghausen-Medebach
- From Winterberg: Bus R48 (RLG): Winterberg-Düdinghausen / change in Küstelberg to the direct connecting bus, bus S30 (RLG): Brilon-Medebach
- From Korbach: Bus 550 (NVV): Korbach-Medebach
- From Frankenberg (Eder): Bus 530 (NVV): Frankenberg-Lichtenfels-Medebach
How to get there
- From the north: A7, A2, A33 to Wünnenberg-Haaren junction, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the west: A44 Dortmund-Kassel, exit at Werl junction, A445 Meschede to Bestwig, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the Rhineland: A4 Cologne-Olpe to the Olpe junction, take the A45 towards Dortmund to the Olpe exit, B55 towards Lennestadt, B236 Schmallenberg, Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the east: A44 Dortmund-Kassel to exit Wünnenberg-Haaren, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the south: A5 from Frankfurt to Gießen, A485/B3 exit Marburg, B252 Wetter, B236 Hallenberg-Winterberg and then to Medebach.
Parking
It is possible to park free of charge in the parking garage by arrangement with the Medebach Tourist Information Office. A separate parking ticket must be deposited in the vehicle.