Best historic site trails in Hilchenbach

This route follows the 6th stage of the Rothaarsteig, connecting Lützel with Lahnhof on a water-rich and historically significant section. The hike begins at the Ginsberger Heide and initially leads to the historic Ginsburg Castle, as well as across the Giller mountain, before following the medieval Eisenstraße (Iron Road) over the Rothaar ridge. A special feature of this stage is the headwater region of three major rivers: hikers pass the mystical moorlands of the Eder, the naturally...

Beautiful ridge path in North Rhine-Westphalia. A great circular route that can easily be planned as a day hike. There are marvellous panoramas, beautiful resting places and opportunities to stop for refreshments. There are several ways to join the hike and shorten it. The start is at the information point in Hilchenbach. Highlights: - Gillerturm tower near the route

Natural route section in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The first stage of the Siegerland-Höhenring starts at the SGV hiking trail signpost. You hike through lush forests and to the Hohenroth forester's lodge (from here you can follow the former Wittgenstein coal road to the forest nature trail and the Eder spring). The route then follows the Jagdberg along the border with Hesse to Hainchen. Highlights: - Ginsburg castle - Observation tower on the Giller - Iron road - Forest damage...

Natural long-distance hiking trail in Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia The Siegerland-Höhenring circular hiking trail literally runs across the heights (or peripheral mountains) of the Siegerland. You have wonderful views of the local low mountain range landscape and get to know the historical and cultural characteristics of the region. Stops along the way can be reached by train and bus and there are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Ginsburg Castle - Springs of the Eder,...