Hiking, Art & Wisent Wilderness - 3-day circular route

15:35 h
56.49 km
1,295 m
1,295 m
336 m
733 m
397 m
Start: Schmallenberg, Hotel Stoffels
Destination: Schmallenberg, Hotel Stoffels

Exciting circular route through the Sauerland and Wittgenstein region: In 3 stages from Schmallenberg via Bad Berleburg and Jagdhaus back to Schmallenberg.

...Art and wisent have one thing in common: they are simply impressive!
The WaldSkulpturenWeg Wittgenstein-Sauerland forms a 23 km long hiking trail between Schmallenberg and Bad Berleburg over the ridge of the Rothaargebirge and is lined with 11 sculptures by renowned, internationally known artists. New since 2012: the Wisent Wilderness between Wingeshausen and Jagdhaus, which you will explore on the second day.

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Directions

Total length: 59 km (circular route)

Day 1:
Individual arrival in Schmallenberg. Take a look at the historic town centre.
Day 2: Schmallenberg - Bad Berleburg (approx. 23 km)
On your first stage, the WaldSkulpturenWeg awaits you with a mix of artistic diversity and pure enjoyment of nature.
Day 3: Bad Berleburg - Jagdhaus (approx. 18 km)
On your second stage, your route first leads you to Wingeshausen. Via the western access trail of the Rothaarsteig, following the Wisent marking, you reach the "Wisent Wilderness". Tip: Take the time to hike the 3 km long trail through the Wisent Wilderness! Cost: 5.50 euros per adult. The impressive stature of the animals will impress you! Your goal for today's stage is Jagdhaus.
Day 4: Jagdhaus - Schmallenberg (approx. 18 km)
From Jagdhaus, you will first walk today on the SR route (Schmallenberg circular trail), which leads you downhill to Lenne.
Passing the Harbecker and Werper crosses, you return to your starting point in Schmallenberg. A shorter hike is also possible. Individual departure.

On request and for an extra charge, we are happy to book an additional night for you.

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Sturdy footwear is recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

From Autobahn Olpe, first head towards Lennestadt to Altenhundem, then take the B 236 towards Schmallenberg. From Meschede, first head towards Bad Fredeburg, then via the B 511 to Gleidorf, then continue via the B 236 to Schmallenberg.

Parking possible at Hotel Stoffels (for overnight guests). Alternatively, free parking is available at the hiking car park near the cemetery.

Arrival from the direction of Lennestadt-Altenhundem by bus line SB9 and from the direction of Winterberg by bus line S40.

Author

www.schmallenberger-sauerland.de

Organization

Schmallenberger Sauerland Tourismus

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