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Kunstwerk KöppelPhoto: Gemeinde Neunkirchen
A beautiful, highly varied hike that is best completed over two days due to its length.
moderate
Distance 39.4 km
11:00 h
904 m
904 m
490 m
243 m
The most beautiful artists’ trail all around Neunkirchen proves how wonderfully art and nature can harmonise with each other. 18 paintings and sculptures by local artists have been installed on this fascinating circular route.
Author’s recommendation
It’s well worth taking the detour to the Malscheid nature reserve.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
490 m
Lowest point
243 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Asphalt
1.8 km
Dirt road
28.2 km
Forested/wild trail
8.1 km
Path
0.5 km
Road
0.4 km
Unknown
0.4 km
Tips and hints
Tourist Info Neunkirchen Rathaus
Zimmer 415, Bahnhofstr. 3
57290 Neunkirchen
Tel. 02735/7 67-425
s.berg@neunkirchensiegerland.de
www.neunkirchen-siegerland.de
Start
“Steimel” hikers’ portal. (255 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.781271, 7.973533
DMS
50°46'52.6"N 7°58'24.7"E
UTM
32U 427635 5626004
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Destination
Wanderportal "Steimel", Bhf. Struthütten oder Haltepunkt Familienbad Neunkirchen - Salchendorf
Turn-by-turn directions
The tour starts at one of the three “Wanderportale” (hikers’ portals) which serve as the entry point to this tour, which is around 40 km long. One of these portals is located in the former “Steimel” mining area (405 m). From here, the path takes you to the Pfannenbergkopf hill (499 m) with a historic viewing tower built in 1934, which offers a beautiful panoramic view from the viewing platform about 20 m above. After fortifying yourself at the picnic area, you continue past the “Königseiche” oak tree towards the swimming pool. The path crosses the “Bähnchensweg” route, which is popular among cyclists and joggers. The village of Wiederstein is reached via the “Junger Löwe” tip. The educational forest trail provides information about numerous species of tree, while an attractive rest stop is a good place to stop and enjoy the lovely view of the village. The neighbouring Luisenpfad path takes you back downhill past the Wiederstein monument. The Hohenseelbachskopf hill (504 m) is a reminder of the area’s mining history. Continue along the well-signposted path towards the Malscheid nature reserve. You will soon be rewarded with a wonderful view onto the Silbersee lake. After enjoying these sights, go back downhill for the last stretch of the tour; shortly afterwards, you pass through the Kunstertal area and return the starting point in Steimel.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
By train:The Hellertalbahn is connected to the DB train stations in Betzdorf, Haiger and Dillenburg.
The stop at Struthütten train station is directly on the way, from Neunkirchen train station it is about 30 minutes on foot to the starting point from the family pool
By bus:
Getting there
A45 AS Wilnsdorf, L722 to NeunkirchenParking
Parking at the family poolCoordinates
DD
50.781271, 7.973533
DMS
50°46'52.6"N 7°58'24.7"E
UTM
32U 427635 5626004
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Radwander- und Freizeitkarte Siegerland-Wittgenstein, mit Begleitheft, 1:50.000
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Equipment
Normal hiking apparel, a water bottle and food and drink for the day are recommended.Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
39.4 km
Duration
11:00 h
Ascent
904 m
Descent
904 m
Highest point
490 m
Lowest point
243 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 8 Waypoints
- 8 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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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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