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Cross-country tour from the Haincher Höhe hill to the Eichholzkopf

Cross-Country Skiing · Netphen
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This challenging tour combines enjoyment of the natural landscape with sports activity.
Classic
difficult
24.2 km
6:09 h
282 m
282 m
From the Haincher Höhe hill and the Rothaarsteig hiking trail, the route takes you towards Kaffeebuche, Herrenberg and Jagdberg (675 m above sea level). Below the Jagdberg hill, the route continues towards Sohl, and from there towards Hessen until you reach the Eichholzkopf hilltop, then back again.

This tour can be varied. It can be followed from the Eichholzkopf or Sohl. The route length can also be adapted to your own level of skill. For example, you can cover the section from Haincher Höhe to Sohl only, or from Sohl to the Eichholzkopf. This wonderful trail is also accessible from: Heiligenborn cemetery car park, Eisenstrasse car park, Haincher Höhe car park, Offdillner station car park.

Author’s recommendation

Refreshments:
  • Ski hut on the Sohl:
    • Sundays and some public holidays: open from 11:00-17:00
  • Skihütte am Eichholzkopf:
    • open on Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 17:00
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Author
Jana Rommelmann
Updated: February 22, 2019

Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
678 m
Lowest point
539 m
Best time of year
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Safety information

  • Everyone should behave on the trails in such a way that they neither endanger nor hinder others.
  • The correct skiing direction should be observed. The tops of the trail signs indicate the correct skiing direction. Where there are double trails, the right-hand track should always be used.
  • Walkers are requested not to step on the trails, but to use other routes.
  • Stay on the marked trail to avoid disturbing the wildlife.
  • Take your rubbish home with you.
  • Keep the trails free. Anyone who needs to stop should step out of the track.

Tips, hints and links

Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie hier:

Ski-Club Oberes Johannland 1956 e.V.

Langlauf- und Biathlonclub Banfetal e.V.

Ski-Club 1954 Ewersbach.e.V.

 

Start

Hikers car park "Haincher Höhe" (559 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.851962, 8.228010
DMS
50°51'07.1"N 8°13'40.8"E
UTM
32U 445657 5633646
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Destination

Hikers car park "Haincher Höhe"

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting at the Haincher Höhe hikers’ car park, take the left-hand path at the fork. This takes you gradually uphill over gentle slopes. After around 1.5 km, you reach the Rothaarsteig hiking trail. You pass the Kaffeebuche picnic area. From there, you can enjoy a beautiful view out into the Johannland region. After 800 m, the “Rittershäuser Wetterstein” is reached. After 1.2 km, turn right. At the end of the path, keep to the left and after 100 m, take a sharp right turn towards Sohl, just before the ascent to the Jagdberg hill. The next 1.8 km to the ski hut in Sohl take you downhill.

After 800 m, keep to the right when the paths fork. Keep to the path before reaching the ski hut on the Eichholzkopf after 2.5 km. Turn around and follow the same route back. After 5.7 km, you reach a steep, short ascent up to the Jagdberg. Once you reach the top, take the right-hand path towards Heiligenborn at the path crossing. Turn left when you reach Heiligenborn cemetery. After 1.2 km, take the left-hand path again.

After 800 m, you again reach the path crossing on he Jagdberg. From there, follow the Rothaarsteig trail towards Hainchen-Kaffeebuche. Over the next 1.5 km, there is a rapid descent. Once you reach Rittershäuser Wetterstein, keep to the right. You will reach the Kaffeebuche after 1 km. From here, take the same route back to the starting point.

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Getting there

The village of Hainchen is on the L 729 and is connected to the A 45 motorway via Wilnsdorf. From the A 4 and after the Olpe-Süd motorway junction, there is a connection via the B 54 to Siegen. From there, follow the B 62 via Dreis-Tiefenbach and on to Netphen. In Netphen, take the L 729 ring road until you reach Deuz, then on via Salchendorf, Helgersdorf, Werthenbach and Hainchen.

Follow the L 729 through Hainchen towards Dietzhölztal. The Haincher Höhe hikers’ car park is about 2 km behind the entrance to Hainchen, at a sharp right bend in the road on the left-hand side.

Parking

Free parking is available at the Haincher Höhe hikers’ car park.

Coordinates

DD
50.851962, 8.228010
DMS
50°51'07.1"N 8°13'40.8"E
UTM
32U 445657 5633646
w3w 
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Equipment

Warm clothing appropriate for the weather, cross-country skis and ski sticks.

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crosscountry skiing technique
Classic
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
24.2 km
Duration
6:09h
Ascent
282 m
Descent
282 m
Classic Loop Scenic Refreshment stops available

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