"Border stories up close" - from the Rhine-Weser Tower to the Schwarzbach Valley

As soon as the Rothaarsteig meets the Rothaarsteig access path. We change to the access path (yellow-black markings), which runs parallel to the wide valley floor of the Schwarzbach stream.

Optional: If you would like to discover the Hufeisenstein, leave the access path at the "Hufeisenstein" hiking signpost and follow hiking trail A1 for a short detour in the direction of the Haberg nature reserve. At the height where a forest path branches off to the right, turn left after a few steps "through the bushes". Here you will find the Kurze Dörbach and, with a little attention, the Hufeisenstein. After this short detour, return to the access path.

Follow the access path through the Schwarzbachtal valley until you reach a bridge. Cross the bridge and then turn left. Continue with the hiking sign K or X 18, which we follow back to the Rothaarsteig hiking portal.

Refreshments: Rhine-Weser Tower or "Zur Hahnenquelle" restaurant

Flora: Nature reserves

Most hiking trails run away from villages and settlements and every hiker has thought about what would happen if an emergency were to occur. How can I be found here? Where am I anyway? Can the emergency services reach me?

In an emergency, things have to move quickly! That's why the hiking trail network in the Lennestadt & Kirchhundem region is equipped with so-called rescue signs throughout. The green and white badges attached to the posts of the signposts have a number that you must give when making an emergency call. This way, the emergency services know exactly where you are and valuable time can be saved.