Rothaarsteig from Wilgersdorf to Dillenburg

This stage initially leads back via the access path to the junction "Hubertusbuche." From here you follow the Rothaarsteig southwards and soon reach the 300 m long Hauberg path, which provides information about the Hauberg forestry practice. This special form of land use, a combination of agriculture and wood production, arose in the course of iron smelting. After a few meters at the crossroads "Kalteiche," the Rothaarsteig splits. The main path leads directly to Dillenburg. The Westerwald variant of the Rothaarsteig also leads to Dillenburg but via the Fuchskaute in the High Westerwald. At this fork, you decide for the direct path to Dillenburg.

Here, the trail slowly says goodbye to the Rothaar Mountains and turns to the Lahn-Dill Highlands. The finale leads the Rothaarsteig to Dillenburg, down to 230 meters into the former residence of Wilhelm of Orange, the founder of the Netherlands.

On the way, you will first encounter the natural monument Lucaseiche, with its 27.5 meters height and a trunk circumference of 3.85 meters, an impressive sight. Past the idyllic Forester's Lodge Steinbach, the Rothaarsteig leads into the Dill valley towards Rodenbach. The Westerwaldblick viewpoint motivates a last ascent over the Struth. Over the Galgenberg (302 m), it then goes into the Oranien town Dillenburg.

Those who still need to catch the last train or do not want to wait any longer for a reward in the form of a refreshment can take a yellow-black marked access path directly into the city center of Dillenburg here. If you want to complete the entire route, you continue to the Bismarck Temple to enjoy the magnificent view of the entire town with the Wilhelm Tower facing it. Along narrow paths, it goes down to the old town of Dillenburg. Ultimately, the Rothaarsteig leads you through the courtyard garden to the train station, the endpoint of the route.