On to Wilzenberg (O4)

14.11 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Hiking
  • 4:20 h
  • 14.11 km
  • 390 m
  • 390 m
  • 416 m
  • 653 m
  • 237 m
  • Start: "Schütten Brücke", town center Oberkirchen
  • Destination: "Schütten Brücke", town center Oberkirchen

Circular route starting from Oberkirchen to Wilzenberg, the sacred mountain of Sauerland.

The route also follows a part of the Heidenstraße. From the highest point of Wilzenberg, you have fantastic views over the Schmallenberger Sauerland.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The route initially takes you to Winkhausen. After the ascent to Wilzenberg, you have fantastic views over the Schmallenberger Sauerland from the Wilzenbergturm. Passing the sculpture Blinker II and the village balcony, the route leads back to Oberkirchen.

Always follow the hiking sign O4.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Summit

Equipment

We recommend sturdy footwear, as well as bringing enough provisions and drinks

Directions & Parking facilities

Parking is available at the Schützenhalle hiking parking lot and at the minigolf course.

If you start your route at Almert or Wilzeberg, there are hiking parking lots available there respectively.

The bus line S40 operates in Oberkirchen. To reach the starting point of the route, use the stop „Kirche“.

For schedule information: www.rlg-online.de

With the Schmallenberger Sauerland Card, you can travel free of charge by bus and train in the region

Author

Schmallenberger Sauerland Tourismus e.V.
Poststraße 7
57392 Schmallenberg

Organization

Schmallenberger Sauerland Tourismus

License (master data)

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The "Blinker II" is part of the WaldSkulpturenWeg Wittgenstein - Sauerland and makes a great photo motif.

Safety guidelines

In the Hochsauerland district, a rescue point system is installed. You can find rescue points among other places on the information boards at junctions and hiking signposts.

Map

Hiking map Schmallenberger-Sauerland, scale: 1 : 25,000
Hiking map Oberkirchen Foreforest, scale: 1 : 20,000

Nearby

Contact

On to Wilzenberg (O4)
57392 Schmallenberg