Erlebnisweg Sieg | Eichhörnchenweg | Niederfischbach

From the car park below the zoo, you hike along soft forest paths along the Otterbach. The first section of the path runs along the Niederfischbach mine hiking trail. Along the path, you will discover small works of art by a local chainsaw carver, such as an owl bench, a squirrel and a green man. The light shimmers through the branches of the deciduous trees lining the path, and the Otterbach babbles to your right. The route runs through further forest passages and leads to a large intersection. Along the way, fascinating hollow paths that lead through meter-high rock walls are impressive. The route continues to the Fischbach plant, a former iron ore and lead ore mine that was still in operation until 1902. At the level of the plant site, which is crossed by many small paths, the path takes a detour and now runs downhill on the opposite side of the Otterbach. You will soon reach a barbecue area with play equipment for children. This is a good place to take a short break. Behind the barbecue area, another walk begins on a beautiful forest path through the woods. Shortly after you pass a small pond, the landscape opens up - a lush green meadow accompanies your path. Once you arrive at the sports field, the destination is already within sight. After the hike, a visit to the zoo is worthwhile.

Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing

Car: A 560 with connection B 478 to Waldbröl, follow the rL 336 towards Morsbach, continue to Niederfischbach.

hiking parking lot at the Niederfischbach Animal Park

Line 290 (VRM) (Freudenberg – Niederfischbach – Betzdorf), stop Niederfischbach Markt, from here approx. 1000 m walk to the starting point at the zoo.

 

current departure time line 290 Niederfischbach Markt

Hiking sign at the Niederfischbach Animal Park parking lot

After the hike, it is worth visiting the Niederfischbach Zoo. The zoo runs an ark program to preserve original domestic animal breeds and has its own falconry