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Rothaarsteig: Long weekend hiking in Winterberg

Duration: 4 days

Trails: T1 trails

Distance: 0 - 10 km / 0 - 6 mi per day

Ascent per day: 0 - 250 m / 0 - 820 ft ascent per day

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> Stages 2 and 3 of the Rothaarsteig
> A relaxing weekend in and around Winterberg
> Including accommodation and transfers

The Rothaarsteig in the Sauerland is one of the top hiking routes 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 will come on the trail of the Rothaarsteig.

During this 4-day hiking package, you will walk two stages of the Rothaarsteig and stay at a comfortable accommodation in the idyllic town of Willingen. A relaxing weekend in the beautiful Sauerland, perfect for nature lovers and adventurers!

Itinerary

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Arrival Day Willingen

Today, you arrive in Willingen. Explore the town on your own and enjoy its charming atmosphere. Visit one of the local cafés or shops and discover the surroundings. Get a head start on your Rothaarsteig adventure with a warm-up walk in and around the village. Don’t forget to take in the beautiful scenery that awaits you!

Aparthotel Jägerhaus (Willingen)

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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)

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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)

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Included

Accommodation

We will arrange your accommodation on the Rothaarsteig in hotels, inns, and guesthouses. Accommodation will be private in single, double or twin rooms and with en-suite bathroom where possible.
Full travel guide

We will send you on your way with a digital travel guide which includes a route description, interactive Rothaarsteig hiking maps, and the most important information applicable to your trek.
Breakfast

Breakfast is, if possible, included in this trek and it will be provided every morning at your accommodation.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport. This also applies to any transport from the end point of your trail.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas etc.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast is, if possible, included in the price of the trek. You can get lunch and dinner at the shops, hotels, and restaurants along the way.

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Rothaarsteig: Long weekend hiking in Winterberg