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Dreiherrenstein trail
Cross-Country Skiing
· Hilchenbach
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/ DreiherrensteinloipePhoto: Susanne Träger, Stadt Hilchenbach -
/Photo: Werner Krönert, CC BY-SA, Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
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/Photo: Werner Krönert, CC BY-SA, Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
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/ Beschilderung der Dreiherrenstein-LoipePhoto: Sophie Manche, CC BY-SA, Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
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/ Nähe zum RothaarsteigPhoto: Sophie Manche, CC BY-SA, Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
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/ Dreiherrenstein - 673 Meter über NNPhoto: Sophie Manche, CC BY-SA, Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
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/ Schutzhütte am DreiherrensteinPhoto: Sophie Manche, CC BY-SA, Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
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/ Rastplatz am DreiherrensteinPhoto: Sophie Manche, CC BY-SA, Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V.
A challenging cross-country trail from the Oberndorfer Höhe hill.
Classic
moderate
Distance 12.5 km
3:20 h
255 m
195 m
The trail, which has been laid in cooperation with the town of Hilchenbach, the municipality of Erndtebrück, the Lützel ski club and the Hilchenbach and Zinse sections of the SGV skiing guild, is also accessible from the Zinse car park.
Author’s recommendation
There are places to stop for food and drink in Zinse. At the weekend, Helmut’s Rothaarhütte hut is also open on the Oberndorfer Höhe hill.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
671 m
Lowest point
547 m
Safety information
Skiing on trails at your own risk.Start
Parking Oberndorfer Höhe Hilchenbach (592 m)
Coordinates:
DD
51.008231, 8.163887
DMS
51°00'29.6"N 8°09'50.0"E
UTM
32U 441341 5651072
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Turn-by-turn directions
Follow the route signs.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
The starting point at the Oberndorfer Höhe hill in Hilchenbach and Zinse in Erndtebrück are not accessible via public transport.Getting there
From Hilchenbach, take the L 713 (Ferndorfstrasse) through the villages of Hadem, Helbershausen and Oberndorf.On the left at the traffic junction (towards Heinsberg), you’ll find the Oberndorfer Höhe hikers’ car park. Helmut’s Rothaarhütte hut is located directly next to the road.
Parking
There is free parking at the Oberndorfer Höhe car park.Coordinates
DD
51.008231, 8.163887
DMS
51°00'29.6"N 8°09'50.0"E
UTM
32U 441341 5651072
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Cross-Country Skiing
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Lightweight rain and windproof ski jacket
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Lip protection (SPF 30+)
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- Sunglasses
- Cross-country skiing gloves
- Neckwear
- moisture wicking skull / knit cap
Technical Equipment for Cross-Country Skiing
- Cross-country skis
- Cross country ski bindings
- Cross-country boots
- Cross-country poles
- Waxes if required
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
crosscountry skiing technique
Classic
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
12.5 km
Duration
3:20 h
Ascent
255 m
Descent
195 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
Duration
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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