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    Langlaufzentrum Girkhausen Photo: Droneswork
  • Ausblick auf Oberndorf
    Ausblick auf Oberndorf Photo: Klaus-Peter Kappest, Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
  • Hilchenbach Blick von der Ginsburg
    Hilchenbach Blick von der Ginsburg Photo: TVSW/Kappest, Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
  • Siegen-Wittgenstein - Freudenberg,-Alter Flecken Photo: Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e. V.
  • Siegen-Wittgenstein - Schloss Bad Berleburg Photo: Outdooractive Editors
  • Wisent-Herde Photo: Wisent-Welt-Wittgenstein

Siegen-Wittgenstein

The open countryside gives you space to breathe deeply. Encounter rare animals like the majestic bison and get close to the local wildlife. Relax near the fresh springs, the lazily meandering rivers, the two dams and the countless streams and ponds. Recharge your batteries from our natural sources.

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Circular walks in Siegen-Wittgenstein

17 entries |
updated June 17, 2019
Anyone on the lookout in Siegerland and the Wittgenstein mountains will often come across true natural treasures and impressive panoramic views away from the homely villages and the towns with their ...
Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
Animal Outdoor Enclosure · Bad Berleburg

Wisent-Wildnis am Rothaarsteig (Bison Wilderness on the Rothaarsteig)

Bad Berleburg
Treat yourself to very special nature adventure with the whole family at the Wissent-Wildnis (bison ...
BLB-Tourismus GmbH
Long Distance Hiking

Rothaarsteig

August 31, 2015
moderate Multistage route open
154.7 km
97:00 h
3064 m
3291 m
Was lieben Sie am Wandern am meisten? Die Nähe und Idylle der Natur, die aktive Entspannung, die unüberhörbare Stille, den Duft der Jahreszeiten ...
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Historical Site · Netphen

Kohlenmeiler Walpersdorf

Netphen
Die Köhlerei zur Herstellung von Holzkohle hat im Siegerland eine lange Tradition. In Walpersdorf ...
from Jana Rommelmann,   Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
Historic City Center · Freudenberg

Alter Flecken Freudenberg

Freudenberg
Eine der sehenswertesten Altstädte Südwestfalens und beliebtes Fotomotiv - der „Alte Flecken" in ...
from Cindy Peplinski,   Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
Castle · Bad Berleburg

Schloss Berleburg – a royal ancestral home

Bad Berleburg
Schloss Berleburg has an impressive fairytale ambience: Wonderful concerts, unique guided tours and ...
from Gesine Gerhard,   BLB-Tourismus GmbH

Event highlights 2019 in Siegen-Wittgenstein

7 entries |
updated May 29, 2020
Not to be missed! There is always something going on in our eleven communities. Be enthralled by a theatre performance, listen to the sounds of the Philharmonic Orchestra, rock along to Status Quo, ...
Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
Museum · Siegen

Museum of Contemporary Art

Siegen
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Siegen is dedicated to influential postions in contemporary art, ...
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Circular walks in Siegen-Wittgenstein
Wisent-Wildnis am Rothaarsteig (Bison Wilderness on the Rothaarsteig)
Rothaarsteig
Kohlenmeiler Walpersdorf
Alter Flecken Freudenberg
Schloss Berleburg – a royal ancestral home
Event highlights 2019 in Siegen-Wittgenstein
Museum of Contemporary Art

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Then the forest gives way to vistas of pretty timber frame houses, imposing castles and ancient relics of the mines. Each of our eleven local communities has its own character, yet all of them have a cultural programme to offer you – whether theatre, concerts, cinema, exhibitions or festivals. Here you can experience art with all your senses. Sometimes you encounter it out in the green countryside, for example on the WaldSkulpturenWeg, a path lined with forest sculptures near Bad Berleburg. However, if you feel like breathing city air, you are never far from Siegen with its art scene, pubs, shopping streets and university.

Siegen-Wittgenstein is also a region steeped in old customs. Here you can discover real traditions and history. We invite you to our bakery festivals, traditional fairs and Christmas markets in the peaceful old towns. We are passionate about our home. Yet at the same time, we are totally laid back. Immerse yourself in peace and quiet. Come and visit us.

So much to see! But what can you do in a single day? We have checked it out for you.

The perfect day in Siegen-Wittgenstein

Ambassador of enjoyment Michael Gliss spent a day exploring the Siegen-Wittgenstein region. What he discovered surprised the city slicker, see for yourself...

The perfect day in Siegen-Wittgenstein
Video: Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.

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Bad Berleburg

Enjoy moments of happiness in Bad Berleburg along the way. Close to nature, high-quality and full of variety: our certified hiking trails such as the slate trail, the Via Adrina, the wisent trail or the forest sculpture trail are the best of their kind. The cultural offerings are also excellent.

Bad Laasphe

Clear streams, rivers, luscious meadows, lowland mountains up to 700 m high and gentle hills, Bad Laasphe has no end of beautiful scenery to offer. We want to share this beauty with you!

Burbach

We are “stone rich”, as they say in German. The “great stone”, surrounded by huge, mature trees, is shrouded in legend, while the “Wildweiberhäuschen” (“wild women’s hut”) rocks are an impressive sight, and the “Trödelsteine” made of cooled magma are wonderful to behold.

Erndtebrück

In a central location in the Rothaargebirge hills, in the middle of the Rothaarsteig trail and not far from the source of the Eder, Lahn and Sieg rivers, you’ll find Erndtebrück. It is a wonderful place for finding your own inner balance and to be in touch with nature.

Freudenberg

The view over the “Alter Flecken” monument in Freudenberg, with its 80 or more black-and-white decorative items, is famous all over the world. You can enjoy the well-known postcard perspective from the spa park.

Hilchenbach

The climatic spa town of Hilchenbach has green hills and meadows, unspoilt forests, bubbling brooks, silent valleys and original half-timbered villages. Take a deep breath and treat yourself to some time out.

Kreuztal

Delightful, tasteful, wonderful: the youthful town of Kreuztal surprises visitors with a wide variety of opportunities for refreshing adventure holidays or diverse day trips.

Netphen

Do you love water? Then come to Netphen! The sources of the rivers Sieg, Eder and Lahn bubble up from the ridge of the Rothaargebirge mountain range. Walk, jog, skate or cycle round the vast Obernau reservoir or to hidden ponds and murmuring streams.

Neunkirchen

Experience the parish of Neunkirchen, from its highest elevations to under the ground. Hike to the basalt peak on the legendary “Hohenseelbachskopf” hill, to the Silbersee lake in a volcanic crater or to the mine, to the depths of the Wodanstolln tunnel.

Siegen

The greenest town in Germany is the perfect place for strolling, shopping and people watching with its squares, shops and cafés and restaurants. The wide variety of theatres, galleries and museums makes Siegen the urban centre of the region.

Wilnsdorf

 In Wilnsdorf, history comes alive. Visit the numerous stone monuments to our history, which is dominated by iron ore mining, go on a cultural historical journey in time in our museum, and experience the exciting contrast between the past and the present.

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Contributions from the Community

Review on Hilchenbacher Höhenring by T.
Yesterday · Community
Vorab: Die Wegezeichnung dieser Tour ist absolut hervorragend, ein Verlaufen unmöglich, eine Wanderkarte wird nicht benötigt, Gratulation an die örtlichen Wegezeichner. Nur... unter einer"Toptour", dem "SGV-Wanderweg der Jahre 2018 bis 2020", stellen wir uns schon etwas anderes vor. Ca. 70 % der Strecke bestehen aus Forstwegen in unterschiedlicher Ausprägung. Beschreibungen wie "geht es über herrliche Pfade bergauf zum 600 m hohen Wimberg", "schmale Wald- und Wiesenwege", "schattige Wadwege" und "herrliche Aussichten" (deren gab es nach unserer Einschätzung 2) entspringen eher dem Wunsch als der Realität. Ein jeder sollte sich schon überlegen, ob eine längere Anfahrt (die unsere betrug über 70 km) diesen Weg rechtfertigt. Gleichwohl ist es eine schöne Wanderung mit einigen ansprechenden Steigungen, wohltuend wenig Asphalt, angesichts des Wetters am 01.06.2020 gut besucht, jedoch nicht überlaufen. Technik: 1 Kondition: 2 Aussichten 2 Streckenführung 2 - 3 Wegezeichnung: 5 Daher unsere Gesamtbewertung: 3 Sterne
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Review on Mäanderweg (Meander path) by Sandra
Yesterday · Community
Eine alles in allem sehr schön Tour, die einfach zu gehen ist. Die Kennzeichnung ist allerdings ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen und teilweise nur noch sehr schlecht zu erkennen.
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Review on Rundwanderung Fuchskaute - Ketzerstein - Dreiländereck - Fuchskaute by Dorothee
Yesterday · Community
Sehr schöner Rundwanderweg mit einer perfekten Mischung aus Wald, Wiesen und Aussichten. Der Weg ist als R3 gut ausgeschildert.
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Photos and videos of Grubengelände Littfeld- Former quarry area east of Kreuztal-Littfeld by C
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Review on Ilsetaltour by Stefan
Yesterday · Community
Wenn man den Rattenschwanz nach Puderbach weg lässt ist es eine schöne Tour von ca. 20 Km. Ich nehme an, die Streckenführung wie abgebildet ist ein Versehen, da sie so keinen Sinn macht und über 55 km lang ist.
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Public transport

  • Frankfurt - Gießen - Siegen Main-Sieg Express (RE 99 Timetables KG 445 / 630)
  • Aachen - Cologne - Au/Sieg - Siegen - Gießen Rhine-Sieg Express (RE 9, Timetables KB 445 / 460)
  • Essen - Hagen - Siegen Ruhr-Sieg Express, Ruhr-Sieg Train (RE 16, RB 91, Timetable KB 440)
  • Siegen - Kreuztal - Hilchenbach - Erndtebrück - Bad Berleburg Rothaar Train (RB 93, Timetable KB 443)
  • Marburg - Bad Laasphe - Erndtebrück Obere Lahntal Train (RB 94, Timetable KG 623)
  • Dillenburg - Siegen - Au (Sieg) Sieg-Dill Train (RB 95, Timetable KB 445) X Betzdorf - Herdorf - Neunkirchen - Burbach - Haiger - Dillenburg Hellertal Train (RB 96, Timetable KB 462)

Getting there

  • A 4 Cologne - Olpe, from Kreuz Olpe-Süd A 45 in the direction of Frankfurt, departures: Freudenberg, Siegen (2x), Wilnsdorf, Burbach
  • A 4 Cologne - city motorway HTS (B 54) X A 45 (“Sauerland line”) Frankfurt (A 5 / A 45) in the direction of Dortmund, departures: Dillenburg, Burbach, Wilnsdorf, Siegen (2x), Freudenberg
  • A 45 - Kreuz Olpe-Süd - A 4 - city motorway HTS (B 54) from Kreuz Olpe-Süd A 4, transition to city motorway (Hüttentalstraße, B 54)

By plane

Siegerland-Flughafen GmbH, Burbach, telephone +49 2736 414-0, siegerland-airport.de, info@siegerland-airport.de

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike