Hillebachsee Circular Route
1.8kmLength
24mElevation gain
0.5–1hrEstimated time
Circular
This hike takes you around the Hillebachsee lake near Niedersfeld, a district of Winterberg in the Sauerland region. The route starts right at the car park at the Hillebachsee leisure facility, right next to the bathing bay and the water ski facility.
The trail runs as a barrier-free circuit directly along the shore. Grey herons and ducks can often be seen in the adjacent wet meadows and shoreline woodland, while trout are native to the clear waters of the mountain lake. In the summer months, colourful wildflowers such as meadowsweet bloom along the path. The entire route is tarmac, completely flat and very well maintained.
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What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Check out this 1.8-km circular trail near Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Hillebachsee Circular Route?
Expected weather for Hillebachsee Circular Route for the next 5 days is:
- Thu 24 September - 15.8 degrees/clear
- Fri 25 September - 18.9 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 18.7 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 21.7 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 22.7 degrees/clear
Where is Hillebachsee Circular Route located?
Hillebachsee Circular Route is a trail located in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park.
How hard is Hillebachsee Circular Route?
Hillebachsee Circular Route is considered an easy hike that covers 1.8 km, with an elevation gain of 24 m. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
What is the elevation gain for Hillebachsee Circular Route?
Hillebachsee Circular Route is considered an easy hike that covers 1.8 km, with an elevation gain of 24 m. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
Is Hillebachsee Circular Route a circular?
Hillebachsee Circular Route is a circular trail that covers 1.8 km, with an elevation gain of 24 m. It takes about 0.5–1 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 Hillebachsee Circular Route?
Hillebachsee Circular Route is a circular trail that covers 1.8 km, with an elevation gain of 24 m. It takes about 0.5–1 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 Hillebachsee Circular Route?
Dogs may be allowed on Hillebachsee Circular Route. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there lakes at Hillebachsee Circular Route?
Yes, Hillebachsee Circular Route is near Hillebachsee.
Is Hillebachsee Circular Route pram-friendly?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Hillebachsee Circular Route is pram-friendly. Pram-friendly trails are usually wider and not too steep, with minimal small obstacles like rocks or roots. Pram-friendly trails may or may not be paved.
Is Hillebachsee Circular Route wheelchair-friendly?
Yes, Hillebachsee Circular Route is wheelchair-friendly. This rating is based on trail width, grade, cross-slopes, obstacles, surface firmness, and surface type. The trail may not be certified as compliant with all country-specific accessibility legal standards.
Is Hillebachsee Circular Route paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Hillebachsee Circular Route is paved.
Are there forests at Hillebachsee Circular Route?
Yes, Hillebachsee Circular Route is a forest trail in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park.
Are there wildflowers at Hillebachsee Circular Route?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Hillebachsee Circular Route, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Hillebachsee Circular Route?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Hillebachsee Circular Route in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on 24 September 2026 at 02:53 GMT+0