Medebacher Bergweg

Wherever possible, we have affixed red stickers with this cross; in the open countryside, we have sometimes preferred paint and brushes, where you will find white crosses on a black background.

The Medebacher Bergweg starts and ends in the town center of Medebach. From there, we head south on an approx. 3 km long valley hike to the small district of Berge. On the way there, we already have a wonderful view of Medebach and the Medebach Bay for the first time. The mountain trail leads you dreamily between two rows of hedges over the Lückenkopf in the direction of Dreislar. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic view on all sides from the Lückenkopf at an altitude of 479m! The Medebacher Bergweg leads over the Opolt with its summit cross to Dreislar, where you can visit the barite museum.

It goes downhill to Medelon. A strenuous stage awaits you on to Küstelberg, with almost 400 meters of altitude to overcome. The steepest climb awaits you on the ascent of the Rösberg summit at 781 meters. However, you will be rewarded on arrival with a fantastic view of the Winterberg plateau. On the remaining 3 km to Küstelberg, this stage slowly draws to a close.

The Medebacher Bergweg now continues through the county villages of Deifeld, Referinghausen, Titmaringhausen, Düdinghausen and Oberschledorn. On this section, you can expect a variety of fantastic views from the highest elevations on the mountain trail: Kahler Pön and Ka-Lied are just a few examples. Read on an information board what the "Untere Spitzkehre" of the former Steinhelle-Medebach narrow-gauge railroad is all about, make a pilgrimage along the old Heidenstraße or marvel at the oldest half-timbered house in Medebach - the historic Fresenhof. On the way through the Usseler Heide, the view of the Hessian mountains opens up at the Usseler Kreuz.
On the last section of the mountain trail from Oberschledorn to Medebach, you leave another 10 km behind you before you reach the starting point of the hike - the Weddelsee lake in Medebach.

For the 66 km long quality trail of the "Wanderbares Deutschland" initiative of the German Hiking Association, strict attention was paid to ensuring a high level of quality in terms of markings, signposting and variety in the route.

• From the north: A7, A2, A33 to Wünnenberg-Haaren junction, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.


• From the west: A44 Dortmund-Kassel, exit Werl junction, A445 Meschede to Bestwig, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.


• From the Rhineland: A4 Cologne-Olpe to the Olpe junction, take the A45 towards Dortmund to the Olpe exit, B55 towards Lennestadt, B236 Schmallenberg, Winterberg and then to Medebach.


• From the east: A44 Dortmund-Kassel to exit Wünnenberg-Haaren, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.


• From the south: A5 from Frankfurt to Gießen, A485/B3 exit Marburg, B252 Wetter, B236 Hallenberg-Winterberg and then to Medebach.

• From Willingen: Bus R46 (RLG): Willingen-Düdinghausen-Medebach


• From Winterberg: Bus R48 (RLG): Winterberg-Düdinghausen / change in Küstelberg to the direct connecting bus, bus S30 (RLG): Brilon-Medebach


• From Korbach: Bus 550 (NVV): Korbach-Medebach


• From Frankenberg (Eder): Bus 530 (NVV): Frankenberg-Lichtenfels-Medebach

• Plan your stage according to your fitness level and ability. Take enough breaks and pace yourself.
• Dress appropriately for a hike. Wear hard-wearing clothing that is suitable for the weather and protects you from rain, cold, sun and heat.
• Suitable shoes are important for a hike on the Medebacher Bergweg. Sandals, bathing shoes or sneakers are unsuitable footwear. The tread of the shoes must be good and non-slip. It can be very slippery in the forest after rain showers. In the fall, leaves can cover loose stones, roots or uneven surfaces.
• Hikers like natural paths and trails. However, this also requires appropriate attention!
• Should a dangerous situation nevertheless arise, you will find green and white signs at the crossroads. They show the number of the emergency call and a specific code number; a combination of letters and numbers (UTM system). This combination is the location and helps the emergency services to locate you!

Current information about our forests - The bark beetle and its consequences

The forest owners are endeavoring to take the necessary measures in the forests and to remove the damaged wood. However, due to the extent of the damage, this work cannot be completed in a short space of time. The clearing and reforestation of the damaged forest stands will therefore take a long time and sometimes lead to disruptions such as closures and detour in the forests. This must always be taken into account when visiting the forest.

We therefore appeal to everyone who cares about the forest:

• Understand that extensive forestry work is necessary in the current situation and that this is currently accompanying your forest experience.
• Be particularly attentive during your leisure activities and observe the prevailing instructions and any prohibitions

Please be considerate ...