Ziegenhelle

Mystisches im Sauerland

On the long hike from Elkeringhausen (1) via Züschen back to the main ridge of the Rothaargebirge at Hoheleye Winterberg Alpine Climb shows its mystical face. The ascend up to the Alte Grimme (2) on narrow paths, across rock cliffs and through shrubs already is a dream followed by the fascinating quietude in the lonely, traffic free Orketal (3). The great mountain forests above Züschen convey a different, more intact world than the usual one. Next there is the long uphill climb to the observation tower on the Ziegenhelle (5), where the Züschen path of legends and myths joins the Alpine Climb. Silent forests, far away from all streets and villages, serve as the backdrop for true and made up stories en route to Mollseifen (6). The hike goes downhill through the Odeborntal to the Zwistmühle and the Schmelzhütte (7), then the trail sweeps through the Hesselbachtal uphill to Hoheleye (8).

Information
Level of difficulty
HIKING ++
Starting point
Elkeringhausen (Haus des Gastes)
 Destination
Hoheleye

Requirements
1.100 altitute meters / 34,5 km

Signange
Winterberg Alpine Climb markings at the crossings and local markings

Highlights
Alte Grimme, Orketal, Borg’s barn in Züschen, observation tower Ziegenhelle

Stops offering snacks
Züschener Bauernstuben, phone: +49 (0)2981 7371
Hotel Mühlengrund, phone: +49 (0) 2981 - 584

Hiking season
March through November
 Books
Hiking map "Ferienwelt Winterberg" 1:20.000 and booklet about Winterberg Alpine Climb  published throughTouristik-Information (office of tourism) Winterberg