Natursteig Sieg | Stage 05 | Eitorf–Herchen

First, the access path leads over the Kelterser Berg to the main route. Then it goes up to Oberbohlscheid, where views open up over the surrounding fields and meadows as well as the elevations of the Bergisches Land. The path goes up and down through mixed forest, and time and again, the partly mighty holly bushes stand out, which do not thrive everywhere in Germany, but find an ideal habitat here. Above Oberottersbach, forests and meadows alternate – beautiful views into the valley. You circle Rieferath on beautiful paths and forest trails through deciduous forests, alternating with bright forest regeneration areas. Even in the Kaltbach valley, a new forest is gradually growing after the loss of spruce forests. Shortly before the small Kaltbach flows into the Sieg, the crossing of the narrow Dehlenbach valley follows on a narrow path. You climb steeply up to the strawberry fields and apple orchards of the "Appelhof" before a chilling trace of the past follows: a so-called Thingplatz, a theater-like meeting place built by the National Socialists combined with a memorial for the fallen of the First World War. Then it goes along a high path above the Sieg loop to Herchen.

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Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing

You can reach Eitorf station via the A3 Cologne–Frankfurt. At the Bonn/Siegburg interchange, take the A 560 towards Hennef, then at the Hennef (East) exit take the L333 towards Eitorf.

 P+R Eitorf West/Station (215 parking spaces), Am Viehof 5, 53783 Eitorf

 P+R Eitorf East/Station (140 parking spaces), Brückenstraße 29, 53783 Eitorf

Eitorf station: RE 9, lines S12 and S19

current departure times Eitorf station

Herchen station: RE 9, lines S12 and S19

current departure times Herchen station

Stamp point: Natursteig bench in the Kaltbach valley

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All stages of the Natursteig Sieg lead from station to station and are fully marked with the blue Natursteig Sieg logo in both directions. The access paths to quality hosts, town centers, and stations are marked in yellow. Signposts with overview maps and further information on dining and accommodation options as well as sights can be found at the stations and at the starting points of the stages.

Worthwhile detour to the Herchen spa park