Once around the Rimmert

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11.20 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Hiking
  • 3:00 h
  • 11.20 km
  • 371 m
  • 371 m
  • 377 m
  • 558 m
  • 181 m
A varied circular tour leads via the Benolper Weidekamp, the Rothaarsteig access path and back to Benolpe, with picturesque views and quiet forest paths.
This circular tour starts in Benolper Weidekamp and offers a varied route through idyllic landscapes. The trail meets the Rothaarsteig access path and leads through forest passages and over gentle hills, offering wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. One highlight is the section of the trail above Wirme, which extends to the Wegescheid hiking parking lot and offers impressive panoramic views.
The route continues towards Varste and Welschen Ennest, past the quiet settlement of Kuhlenberg, offering a successful mix of nature experiences and small villages. The trail finally rejoins the Rothaarsteig access path and leads back to Benolpe via the Benolper Weidekamp. This hike is ideal for nature lovers who want to enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the landscape.

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Directions

The hiking trail with the markings (two bars) first takes you through the Benolper Weidekamp. As soon as the hiking trail meets the Rothaarsteig access trail at the "Rimmert" signpost, the circular tour follows this (hiking sign black lying R on yellow background) towards Wirme.
After crossing the district road 19 (Benolpe-Silberg), the hiking trail leads via Mark to the Wegescheid hiking parking lot above Wirme.
From the hiking parking lot, the circular route follows the rhombus sign to the west towards Varste and Welschen Ennest. Up to the Kuhlenberg settlement, the hiking trail unfortunately runs along a road with light traffic. After Kuhlenberg, the hiking trail rejoins the Rothaarsteig access trail at the Lentermike signpost. At this crossroads, the circular tour now leads via the hiking sign with two bars to Benolper Weidekamp (approx. 1.7 km) or back to Benolpe.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Directions & Parking facilities

The B517 takes you to Benolpe, the hiking trail starts right in the center of the village.
Hikers' parking lot Weidekamp or at the church in Benolpe
Bus route R 90: Altenhundem (station on the Rothaarsteig) - Benolpe - Welschen Ennest (DB stop) - Olpe

Author

Tourist-Information Lennestadt & Kirchhundem
Hundemstraße 18
57368 Lennestadt

Organization

Tourist-Information Lennestadt & Kirchhundem

Safety guidelines

Information about the rescue signs

Most hiking trails run away from villages and settlements and every hiker has thought about what would happen if an emergency were to occur. How can I be found here? Where am I anyway? Can the emergency services reach me?

In an emergency, things have to move quickly! That's why the hiking trail network in the Lennestadt & Kirchhundem region is equipped with so-called rescue signs throughout. The green and white badges attached to the posts of the signposts have a number that you must give when making an emergency call. This way, the emergency services know exactly where you are and valuable time can be saved.

Map

Hiking map Lennestadt & Kirchhundem, 1:25,000
Tourist Information Lennestadt & Kirchhundem
Hundemstr. 18, 57368 Lennestadt
www.lennestadt-kirchhundem.de

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Once around the Rimmert
57399 Kirchhundem