Köhlerpfad

5.18 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Theme Street
Hiking
  • 1:27 h
  • 5.18 km
  • 107 m
  • 107 m
  • 389 m
  • 459 m
  • 70 m
  • Start: Nature Park hiking car park "Köhlerplatz"
  • Destination: Nature Park hiking car park "Köhlerplatz"

A hike on the Köhlerpfad is a very special experience. Follow in the footsteps of the charcoal burner’s craft and dive deep into its history.

With the help of numerous information boards, you will learn about the history of the Wagener charcoal burner family, the structure and function of a charcoal pile, the Hauberg, and the history of charcoal. The tools of the charcoal burner and technical terms from charcoal burning are also clearly explained.

The start and end of this circular hike is the Nature Park hiking car park "Köhlerplatz" on the L719 above Walpersdorf. It leads past a charcoal pile site into the Sieg valley, further into a side valley, and to another charcoal burner’s site with a hut. Passing the edge of Walpersdorf, it goes through the forest back to the starting point.

The Köhlerpfad is marked with the symbol A1. At some intersections, wooden signposts also show you the way. The Köhler quiz provides entertainment during the route. It is available directly at the first information board of the Köhlerpfad. The path is suitable for children from 6 years old. Due to the natural path conditions, an all-terrain stroller is recommended.

Guided tours with a 'real' charcoal burner by arrangement:
Bruno Wagener: 02737 3539
Reinhold Wagener: 02737 5404 or reinhold-wagener@t-online.de

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Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Loop Road

  • Loop Road

Author

Kirsten Müller

Organization

Touristikverband Siegen-Wittgenstein e.V.

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Köhlerpfad
57250 Netphen