- Suitable for baby carriages
- Suitable for bicycles
- Family friendly
- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
- free of charge / accessible at any time
Hessebergweg (M2) Medebach
The approx. 9 km long circular hiking trail in the middle of the Medebach Bay bird sanctuary leads around the almost 600 m high Hesseberg with its old beech and oak trees.
Tour starting point:
Medebach marketplace
Tour destination point:
Medebach marketplace
Properties:
Additional Information
www.medebach-touristik.deCategory
regionaler WanderwegLength
9.3 kmDuration
2:45 hElevation ascent
131 mElevation descent
131 mLowest point
398 mHighest point
527 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The flat hiking trail leads you from the tourist information office through the streets of the old Hanseatic town of Medebach. Passing the Jewish cemetery, you then reach the Hesseberg with its old beech and oak trees. Enjoy the wonderful forest landscape as you circle the mountain.
The tour, half of which is on asphalt paths and half on forest and field paths, is also suitable for bicycles and baby carriages.
Information
Directions
The circular hiking trail is marked throughout with the white/black M2.Directions from the market square:We walk 500 m along Oberstraße, turn left into Glindfelder Weg, the Jewish cemetery is barely recognizable on the left. On the asphalted path, we turn half right, come to the district road K 56, after just under 500 m we turn left and walk slightly uphill on the field/forest path into the Hesseberg, which is covered with old beeches and oaks.the circular path is shady and fairly flat, at the crossroads we walk downhill for a short distance, follow the M2 sign and then turn right along the edge of the forest. The Rennefeld farm and bus stop are on the left andwe reach the Krämershagen ski hut slightly downhill. On the district road, we turn left briefly, then right again. We follow the cycle path on the other side of the road, after 1 km we reach the Hochsauerland Park, after another 1400 m we are back at the Medebach market square(the tour is also suitable for bicycles and baby carriages).Directions from Center Parcs (approx. 6 km route length):Center Parcs guests can join the circular walk directly from the ski hut on the Hesseberg.You leave the Center Parcs at the main entrance and follow the cycle path towards Küstelberg until you reach the turn-off to Glindfeld. Cross the road there and start the Hesseberg circuit directly from the Am Krämershagen ski hut. Follow the white/black M2 signs around the Hesseberg.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for the weather.
Safety guidelines
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
Visit the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park Center in the tourist information office on the market square - with its interactive table and activity wall, it's also a great experience for children!
Maps
Cycling and hiking map of the Medebach vacation region ISBN 978-3-86636-917-7 available at the Tourist-Info, Marktplatz 1, 59964 Medebach
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-Medebac
- 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
Underground parking garage under the market square, Niederstraße in Medebach