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Haincher Höhe trail, 14 km
Cross-Country Skiing
· Netphen
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Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V. Verified partner Explorers Choice
Touristikverband Siegerland-Wittgenstein e.V. Verified partner Explorers Choice
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/ LangläuferPhoto: Alexander Rochau, stock.adobe.com -
/ Gespurte LoipePhoto: Johannes Werner Groos, Ski-Club Oberes Johannland e.V.
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/ Informationstafel am Wanderparkplatz Haincher HöhePhoto: Jana Rommelmann, Stadt Netphen
This challenging tour takes you to the highest hill in Netphen.
Classic
moderate
Distance 13.7 km
3:27 h
173 m
173 m
Via the Haincher Höhe hill and the Rothaarsteig hiking trail, the route continues towards Kaffeebuche, Herrenberg and Jagdberg (675 m above sea level). This is not just the highest hill in Netphen, but is also the highest point in the Lahn-Dill region of Hessen. The tour continues towards Heiligenborn, then towards Lahnhof, back to the Jagdberg hill and then on to the starting point at the Haincher Höhe hikers’ car park.
An information panel at the starting point offers an overview of the prepared cross-country trails. The circular route is marked throughout with kilometre signs. This trail is also accessible from: Heiligenborn cemetery car park, Schulplatz on Eisenstrasse street.
If you have any questions about the trail or snow levels, contact the snow hotline on +49 2737 93153.
Author’s recommendation
The shelter and benches on the Jagdberg are good places to stop for a rest.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
678 m
Lowest point
548 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 and hints
For more information, contact the Oberes Johannland e.V. ski club.Start
Hikers car park "Haincher Höhe" (558 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.851986, 8.227945
DMS
50°51'07.1"N 8°13'40.6"E
UTM
32U 445653 5633649
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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. Always keep to the left at the end of the path. You will now see a steep, short ascent ahead 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 the 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.
Note
all notes on protected areas
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
50.851986, 8.227945
DMS
50°51'07.1"N 8°13'40.6"E
UTM
32U 445653 5633649
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Warm clothing appropriate for the weather, cross-country skis and ski sticks.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
13.7 km
Duration
3:27 h
Ascent
173 m
Descent
173 m
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