- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
Hölter history trail: small variant
This hiking trail starts at the St. Cäcilia church and leads past historic buildings and information boards about the history of Wenholthausen. The trail also includes a detour to the fire station, the old watermill and the Pumpenhaus on the Wenne. The trail ends near two inns with a Biergarten and restaurant.
Tour starting point:
Church of St. Cäcilia Wenholthausen
Tour destination point:
Church of St. Cäcilia Wenholthausen
Properties:
Additional Information
Further information about the Wenholthausen local history association...
Category
ThemenwegLength
1.7 kmDuration
1:00 hElevation ascent
9 mElevation descent
9 mLowest point
272 mHighest point
285 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
Wenholthausen in the Wennetal valley was first mentioned in a document in 1288. Over the centuries, it developed from a farming and craftsmen's village into one of the leading vacation and climatic health resorts in the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park. Around 1,500 people live in Wenholthausen, which is now part of the municipality of Eslohe. The small village of Oesterberge at an altitude of over 500 meters and the manor of Haus Blessenohl at an altitude of 280 meters are also included. Excellent signposted hiking routes, striking vantage points such as the Markshöhe with the "Hölter Hütte" and the historic Eibel with its large children's playground are not only a delight for hikers. It is not for nothing that the climatic health resort is a member of the Sauerland hiking villages. The "Sauerland Höhenflug", a "Quality Trail Wanderbares Deutschland", leads directly through the beautiful village. The SauerlandRadring, located right on the edge of the village, connects the Ruhrtal cycle path with the Lenne cycle path and runs along former railroad tracks. Attractive vacation farms ensure that many children visit the village with their parents and grandparents every year. Three hotels offer accommodation to vacation guests, especially short breaks, hikers, fly-fishing enthusiasts, cyclists and motorcyclists, as well as business travelers. The restaurants offer top-class Sauerland cuisine, which has won several awards. International food and drinks are also on offer, ranging from original Italian delicacies from Calabria to five-star menus of upscale gourmet cuisine. The "Hölter" history trail will help you to find your way around Wenholthausen more easily.
Visit the buildings and squares and get to know their history and stories.
Information
Directions
Start at St. Cäcilia Catholic Church and the parish hall with information about the Caritas Conference and the kfd Wenholthausen. The choir "Zweiklang" also has its practice room in the parish hall. Opposite the Catholic church is Haus Hessen. The school's lower class used to be located here. In the direction of the Kurgarten, there are signs about our "Hölter" scouts and the history of the school.At the old railroad maintenance depot, where Dr. Paul Stüeken's GP practice is located today, you will find the information board on Wenholthausen's railroad history. Then take a detour up to the fire station. From there, walk back to "Mr. Anton", the historic watermill and the Pumpenhaus on the Wenne. Then back to "Mein Lädchen" - the history of the Siebrichhausen family is presented here. In earlier years, there were at least five grocery stores in Wenholthausen.On the other side of the street, you can read how the Hanfranzes house got its name. Now head back towards the catholic church - past the "Landgasthof Seemer" with its large Biergarten and the Hotel-Restaurant "Haus Hochstein". Both are signposted.
Equipment
No special equipment is required.
Safety guidelines
Please observe the traffic regulations when crossing the road.
Author Tip
Visit the pit-pat facility in Wenholthausen. Even free of charge for guests with a valid Schmallenberg Sauerland Card!
Maps
Hiking map of the Eslohe vacation region, scale 1 : 25,000
Public transit
Bus route 367 runs in Wenholthausen.
Timetable information: www.rlg-online.de
With the Schmallenberg Sauerland Card you can use public transport in the region free of charge.
How to get there
If you are traveling by car, take the A 46 freeway to the Wennemen exit. From there, follow the L 743 in the direction of Freienohl. In Freienohl, turn left onto Feienohler Straße in the direction of Berge/Wenholthausen onto the K 541. Follow this road until you reach Wenholthausen.
Parking
There is a free parking lot for hikers at the Wennebrücke bridge in the center of the village on Südstraße. From here it is approx. 500 m on foot to the parish church.