Hilchenbacher Höhenring
23.8kmLength
773mElevation gain
7–8hrEstimated time
Circular
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
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Top sights
Schlossberg
Peak
Ferndorfquelle
Spring
Ginsburg
Castle
Köhlerhütte
Picnic site
Gemeindebüro
Building
Buchhelle
Peak
Goldener Zapfen
Peak
Hüttenberg
Peak
Buchenhain
Peak
Rothaar-Ranger-Station
Hut
Kromberg
Peak
Albaumer Höhe
Peak
St. Hubertus Quelle
Spring
Three beech trees
Peak
Erzebach
Peak
Dörrhöhe
Peak
Addebach
Peak
Rehberg
Peak
Lümke
Peak
Landwehr
Archaeological site
Wohnmobilstellplatz Zollposten
Caravan site
Wohnmobilstellplatz Hilchenbach
Caravan site
Top sights
Schlossberg
Peak
Ferndorfquelle
Spring
Ginsburg
Castle
Köhlerhütte
Picnic site
Gemeindebüro
Building
Buchhelle
Peak
Goldener Zapfen
Peak
Hüttenberg
Peak
Buchenhain
Peak
Rothaar-Ranger-Station
Hut
Kromberg
Peak
Albaumer Höhe
Peak
St. Hubertus Quelle
Spring
Three beech trees
Peak
Erzebach
Peak
Dörrhöhe
Peak
Addebach
Peak
Rehberg
Peak
Lümke
Peak
Landwehr
Archaeological site
Wohnmobilstellplatz Zollposten
Caravan site
Wohnmobilstellplatz Hilchenbach
Caravan site
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 23.8-km circular trail near Hilchenbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 54 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
What is the expected weather this week for Hilchenbacher Höhenring?
Expected weather for Hilchenbacher Höhenring for the next 5 days is:
- Wed 23 September - 14.1 degrees/clear
- Thu 24 September - 16.2 degrees/clear
- Fri 25 September - 18.4 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 20.6 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 22.6 degrees/clear
Where is Hilchenbacher Höhenring located?
Hilchenbacher Höhenring is a trail located in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park.
How hard is Hilchenbacher Höhenring?
Hilchenbacher Höhenring is considered a hard hike that covers 23.8 km, with an elevation gain of 773 m. It takes about 7–8 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Hilchenbacher Höhenring?
Hilchenbacher Höhenring is considered a hard hike that covers 23.8 km, with an elevation gain of 773 m. It takes about 7–8 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Hilchenbacher Höhenring a circular?
Hilchenbacher Höhenring is a circular trail that covers 23.8 km, with an elevation gain of 773 m. It takes about 7–8 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Hilchenbacher Höhenring?
Hilchenbacher Höhenring is a circular trail that covers 23.8 km, with an elevation gain of 773 m. It takes about 7–8 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Hilchenbacher Höhenring?
Dogs may be allowed on Hilchenbacher Höhenring. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there forests at Hilchenbacher Höhenring?
Yes, Hilchenbacher Höhenring is a forest trail in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park.
Last updated on 20 September 2026 at 00:46 GMT+0