Erlebnisweg Sieg | Forester's path | Windeck

From the Stromberg car park, a wide forest road first leads you slightly uphill, followed by a forest path through the open area of a former spruce stand up to the "Quaden". Here, the next forest generation is gradually emerging. Right next to it lies the "Mönchskopf", which the route also passes by. The route runs over the ridge of the Leuscheid through the forest. Open spaces repeatedly create surprising perspectives: here too, "more climate-resistant" tree species such as pedunculate oaks, silver firs, sweet chestnuts, and bird cherries gradually replace the former spruce stands. Shortly thereafter, a section at the forest edge provides a lovelier view: before you reach the former forester's house Hüppelröttchen, your gaze wanders over meadows, ponds, and fruit trees. This is a good spot for a longer break; next to a herb garden, there is a viewing bench and an attractive forest and bee nature trail waiting for you. Afterwards, it goes downhill to the Melchiorweg car park, the alternative starting point of the route. From there, you follow the forest path that leads you into a mixed forest along the mountainside of the "Schaden". At the edge of the forest, the "Friedrichsquellen" provide refreshing drinking water – directly from nature! The route now winds along a wide forest road around numerous small valleys on the slope. Repeatedly, clearings in succession areas offer distant views over wooded heights. Soon the Mühlenbach is reached, which you follow to its mouth into the Sieg. Along the steep bank, an asphalt path leads you back to the starting point.

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing

A560, AS Hennef (Sieg) East – L 333 via Eitorf to Stromberg. L 333 to Eitorf, then L86 towards Mühleip to the town exit Käsberg, then Mittel-/Bergstraße to the hiking car park Melchiorweg

Hiking car park Ringwallstraße in Windeck-Stromberg

Herchen Station: RE 9, line S12 and line S19

Current departure times Herchen Station

From the station, first follow the yellow markings (access path Natursteig Sieg), then follow the signposts towards Stromberg (P).

Line 579 (VRS) from Herchen Station or Eitorf Station, stop Stromberg Mitte

Stamp point: Forest lounge Hüppelröttchen

The Erlebniswege Sieg are fully marked with the red logo. Display stands with overview maps and further information on dining and accommodation options as well as sights can be found at the starting points of each Erlebnisweg.

Well suited for larger groups

Families take note: the forest and bee nature trails are located along the route