--- title: "Myths and Legends Route" url: "https://www.siegen-wittgenstein.info/en/tour/myths-and-legends-route" description: "From the Haus des Gastes with its remarkable Mushroom Museum, we stroll through the picturesque old town of Bad Laasphe up to the mountain hut \"Zur Teufelskanzel\". There, on the heights above the Laasphe valley, awaits a story from the Laasphe legend source, with a view of the majestic ancestral castle of the Counts of Wittgenstein. Shortly afterwards, the actual circular route begins, which we follow slowly uphill along the left slope of the Laasphe valley to the Neesbach valley. We are accompanied by the legend of the wild hunter in the Botzebach valley and the unfortunate Countess Elisabeth Charlotte. In a mystical mood and after a calming look at the idyllic Nessbach valley, we hike up to the plateau below the Hainrot, where a seating area on a forest meadow under magnificent chestnut trees invites you to rest halfway. Through beautiful beech high forest, we start the return journey above the Puderbach valley and learn some things about Boniface's stay in Puderbach. Shortly before the Krautkopf, the enchanted forest opens, and we have a beautiful view of the Wittgenstein mountain landscape. Then we reach the impressive Teufelskanzel, from where the witches took flight to the Teufelslücken. With another impressive view of Wittgenstein Castle, the route goes back through forest and past meadows to Bad Laasphe." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3551745/117d7c06c6d6d5cab9b1d8c01cb12eee45d61a780de9555fb2ab5412db967bcb/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Siegen Wittgenstein > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX ShareBookmark Bookmark Myths and Legends Route ======================= - 11.22 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Regional hiking trail Teufelskanzel - 3:30 h - 11.22 km - 326 m - 326 m - 321 m - 585 m - 264 m - - Start: At the Haus des Gastes in Bad Laasphe - Destination: At the Haus des Gastes in Bad Laasphe Mysteriously hiking in the forests around the mystical Teufelskanzel with strange legends from the Wittgenstein region. From the Haus des Gastes with its remarkable **Mushroom Museum**, we stroll through the picturesque old town of Bad Laasphe up to the **mountain hut "Zur Teufelskanzel"**. There, on the heights above the Laasphe valley, awaits a story from the Laasphe legend source, with a view of the majestic ancestral castle of the Counts of Wittgenstein. Shortly afterwards, the actual circular route begins, which we follow slowly uphill along the left slope of the Laasphe valley to the Neesbach valley. We are accompanied by the legend of the wild hunter in the Botzebach valley and the unfortunate Countess Elisabeth Charlotte. In a mystical mood and after a calming look at the idyllic **Nessbach valley**, we hike up to the plateau below the Hainrot, where a **seating area on a forest meadow** under magnificent chestnut trees invites you to rest halfway. Through beautiful beech high forest, we start the return journey above the Puderbach valley and learn some things about Boniface's stay in Puderbach. Shortly before the Krautkopf, the enchanted forest opens, and we have a **beautiful view** of the Wittgenstein mountain landscape. Then we reach the impressive **Teufelskanzel**, from where the witches took flight to the Teufelslücken. With another impressive view of Wittgenstein Castle, the route goes back through forest and past meadows to Bad Laasphe. Read more Siegen Wittgenstein Logo Wanderhöhepunkte Wegemarkierung Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start At the Haus des Gastes in Bad Laasphe - Museum/Exhibition - Nature reserve/natural monument Destination Destination At the Haus des Gastes in Bad Laasphe Show more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From the Haus des Gastes with its remarkable **Mushroom Museum**, we stroll through the picturesque old town of Bad Laasphe up to the mountain hut "**Zur Teufelskanzel**". There, on the heights above the Laasphe valley, awaits a story from the Laasphe legend source, with a view of the majestic ancestral castle of the Counts of Wittgenstein. Shortly afterwards, the actual circular route begins, which we follow slowly uphill along the left slope of the Laasphe valley to the Neesbach valley. We are accompanied by the legend of the wild hunter in the Botzebach valley and the unfortunate Countess Elisabeth Charlotte. In a mystical mood and after a calming look at the idyllic **Nessbach valley**, we hike up to the plateau below the Hainrot, where a **seating area on a forest meadow** under magnificent chestnut trees invites you to rest halfway. Through beautiful beech high forest, we start the return journey above the Puderbach valley and learn some things about Boniface's stay in Puderbach. Shortly before the Krautkopf, the enchanted forest opens, and we have a **beautiful view** of the Wittgenstein mountain landscape. Then we reach the impressive **Teufelskanzel**, from where the witches took flight to the Teufelslücken. With another impressive view of Wittgenstein Castle, the route goes back through the forest and past meadows to Bad Laasphe. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment The route requires no special equipment; a hiking map and rain protection are recommended if needed. Numerous dining options at the beginning and end of the route. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**To 57334 Bad Laasphe via B62. Read more **Parking**Free parking at the town hall. Read more **Public transportation**Information from ZWS (Association for Local Transport Westfalen-South), Tel. 01803/50 40 30, arrival also possible by train Read more Additional information **Tourist Information Bad Laasphe** Haus des Gastes, Wilhelmsplatz 3 57334 Bad Laasphe Tel. +49 2752 898, Fax -77 89 Read more Literature See "Further info" Read more Author Petra Markus Organization Touristikverband Siegen-Wittgenstein e.V. License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author After the hike, it is worth stopping at the mountain hut "Teufelskanzel" Here you can recharge your spent reserves perfectly. Please note the opening hours (usually open Friday - Sunday as well as on public holidays). A visit to the unique Mushroom Museum and the Radio Museum is also worthwhile after the hike! Read more Map Hiking map Bad Laasphe, 1:25,000, 1st edition 2018, ISBN 978-3-86636-924-5 3.95€ Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas market - Place of interest - eBike charging station - Cinema - Self-service bicycle repair - Tours 13.54 km - Regional hiking trail 13.91 km - Regional hiking trail 3.63 km - Regional hiking trail Contact 57334 Bad Laasphe Download GPX file - -