From Erndtebrück to Hilchenbach

24.71 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Regional bike tour
  • 1:45 h
  • 24.71 km
  • 268 m
  • 406 m
  • 346 m
  • 659 m
  • 313 m
  • Start: Erndtebrück station
  • Destination: Hilchenbach station

The route starts in Erndtebrück. Then it goes via Benfe to the historic Eisenstraße. In Hilchenbach-Lützel, the path climbs up the "Giller". From here it becomes easy-going, as it goes downhill all the way to Hilchenbach.

We start in Erndtebrück. Via the beautiful village of Benfe, we reach a quiet road up to Eisenstraße. There we turn right and ride to Hilchenbach-Lützel. Over the Giller, it then goes back to Hilchenbach.

Waypoints

Start
Erndtebrück station
CC-BY-SA | Achim Meurer, REACT-EU / Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein
Wunschstuhl Lützel
Vantage point/Observation tower
CC-BY-SA | Achim Meurer, REACT-EU / Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein
Gillerturm
Vantage point/Observation tower

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

We start at Erndtebrück station and follow the cycle path signs to the town center and from there to the village of Benfe. From here it is not far to the historic Eisenstraße. Here we keep right and follow the signposts back to Hilchenbach-Lützel. The Eder spring and the Hohenroth forester's lodge (refreshment option on weekends) with red deer enclosure invite you to take a break. In Lützel, we cross the federal road and ride up Gillerbergstraße to the summit. Behind the large car park on the left is the Giller Tower. After another break with a view from the tower, it goes downhill to the Ginsburg with tower climb. It continues downhill to the federal road B 508. Here we cross the road and follow the cycle path on the opposite side towards Vormwald to Hilchenbach station.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

You should bring enough drinks. There are some refreshment options along the route.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car via the B508 to Hilchenbach.

Free parking spaces are available at the station.

By regional train RB93 from Hilchenbach to Erndtebrück

Author

Susanne Träger

Organization

Stadt Hilchenbach

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Along the route are the Eder spring and the Hohenroth forester's lodge. On the summit of the Giller there is the Giller Tower - a lookout tower that you should definitely climb. The view is excellent. Passing by the landmark, the Ginsburg, is also a must. A detour to the Ginsburg with tower climb and a stop at the Ginsburg tavern are recommended.

Safety guidelines

Wearing a bicycle helmet is recommended.

Nearby

Contact

From Erndtebrück to Hilchenbach
Bahnhofstraße
57339 Erndtebrück