The 3 most beautiful stages of the Rothaarsteig
Duration: 5 days
Trails: T1 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km / 6 - 9 mi per day
Ascent per day: 0 - 250 m / 0 - 820 ft ascent per day
> From Brijon via Winterberg Schanze
> The first three stages of the Rothaarsteig
> Stay in pleasant Gasthofen and hotels.
The Rothaarsteig in the Sauerland is one of the top hiking trails in Germany. Less than a four-hour drive from Utrecht and combinable with a weekend in Winterberg, it is also a popular route among Dutch hikers. If you want to go hiking in Sauerland or in Winterberg, then sooner or later you come on the trail of the Rothaarsteig.
During this 6-day hiking vacation you will hike the first part of the Rothaarsteig and experience part of the Rothaar gerbergte from north to south. You hike from Brijon via Winterberg to Schanze. During your hiking adventure, your stay in charming and comfortable accommodations is fully arranged, allowing you to enjoy it without any worries. All you need to do is focus on the beauty of the Sauerland!
> The first three stages of the Rothaarsteig
> Stay in pleasant Gasthofen and hotels.
The Rothaarsteig in the Sauerland is one of the top hiking trails in Germany. Less than a four-hour drive from Utrecht and combinable with a weekend in Winterberg, it is also a popular route among Dutch hikers. If you want to go hiking in Sauerland or in Winterberg, then sooner or later you come on the trail of the Rothaarsteig.
During this 6-day hiking vacation you will hike the first part of the Rothaarsteig and experience part of the Rothaar gerbergte from north to south. You hike from Brijon via Winterberg to Schanze. During your hiking adventure, your stay in charming and comfortable accommodations is fully arranged, allowing you to enjoy it without any worries. All you need to do is focus on the beauty of the Sauerland!
Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival day Brilon
Today, you arrive in Brilon. If you plan to travel by car, it's easiest to park your car in Dillenburg and use public transportation to get to Brilon. But keep in mind that this takes an additional five hours and makes your journey a full day. If you arrive directly by train, you'll have some time to look around in Brilon. The center with its beautiful half-timbered houses is perfect for a relaxed afternoon. Tomorrow, the hiking tour begins!
Hotel Starke (Brilon)
Day
2
Brilon - Willingen
Duration: 07:07 h
Distance: 23.3 km / 14.5 mi
Ascent: 700 m / 2297 ft
Descent: 510 m / 1673 ft
The first stage of the Rothaarsteig leads south to the town of Willingen. The hike begins in front of Brilon's town hall. From here, you leave the town through the Drübelse Nature Reserve. Later on, you'll reach the Borberg, which offers a beautiful view of the Ruhr area. From there, the trail continues to the endpoint in Willingen.
Aparthotel Jägerhaus (Willingen)
Day
3
Willingen - Winterberg
Duration: 06:15 h
Distance: 22 km / 13.7 mi
Ascent: 490 m / 1608 ft
Descent: 470 m / 1542 ft
This stage of the Rothaarsteig begins in Willingen and leads along the Hessian border. Further south, you walk through the Neuer Hagen nature reserve. Once you reach Küstelberg, the route heads westward along the Wagenschmier quarry and ends in the town of Winterberg, which is also a favorite destination for winter sports enthusiasts in the winter. It's a challenging stage but definitely worth it.
Hotel Hessenhof (Winterberg)
Day
4
Winterberg - Schanze
Duration: 05:10 h
Distance: 18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Ascent: 340 m / 1115 ft
Descent: 300 m / 984 ft
The third stage of the Rothaarsteig takes us to the Kahle Asten. Here, you have a beautiful view of the surrounding region, overlooking the Brocken, the Feldberg, and the Wasserkuppe in the Rhön. At the Heidenstock, the Rothaarsteig splits into two paths. The main path continues along the mountain ridge and leads to Kühhude, but to reach Schanze, you have to turn right into the valley. The decision for the next stage can be made in the evening.
Hotel Stoffels (Schanze / Schmallenberg)
Day
5
Departure day
After breakfast the program is over. We hope to see you again soon in the Sauerland and wish you a happy return trip!
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