Medebach mountain path

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The Medebacher Bergweg connects. The Hanseatic town of Medebach with all its districts. Like a string of pearls, the nine idyllic villages are hiked through one after the other.

Tour starting point:

Medebach, hiking portal Medebacher Bergweg at Weddelsee or market square

Tour destination point:

Medebach, hiking portal Medebacher Bergweg at Weddelsee, or market square

Properties:

Summit
Culturally interesting
Refreshment stop
Multi-day tour
Circular route
Signage
Quality Trail Wanderbares Deutschland

Additional Information

www.medebacher-bergweg.de

www.medebach-touristik.de

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Length

68.4 km

Duration

20:00 h

Elevation ascent

1381 m

Elevation descent

1381 m

Lowest point

333 m

Highest point

766 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D

66 km of nature and hiking adventures through the climatic health resort of Medebach in the middle of Hochsauerland, leaving nothing to be desired!
Narrow paths wind through dense forests, climb mountain heights, meander along babbling brooks, cross places steeped in history and end again and again in villages decorated 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, touching all the villages in the town: 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 intoxicating views and the sweeping 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 Knights of the Cross,and wherever possible we have placed 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 Medebach mountain trail starts and ends in the town 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! The Medebacher Bergweg leads over the Opolt with its summit cross to Dreislar, where you can visit the barite museum.The route leads downhill to Medelon. A strenuous stage awaits you after Küstelberg, with almost 400 meters of altitude to overcome. The steepest climb awaits you on the ascent of the Rösberg summit at 781 meters. 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: Kahle-Pön and Ka-Lied are just a few examples. Read on an information board what the "Untere Spitzkehre" 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. 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 cycling and hiking map, available from the Tourist Information Office, 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-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.