--- title: "On miners' paths" url: "https://www.siegen-wittgenstein.info/en/tour/on-miners-paths" description: "Passing by the Wielandshof, the route leads with an open view to the edge of the forest. After just 500 m, the Ratzenscheid Mine offers a first highlight. We walk past the mining site and, on our hike to the Kettner quarry, pass the Black Chimney and the Jacobssegen Mine. Wonderful mixed forest accompanies us, passing old, often hidden tunnel entrances, like the Gestellstein Tunnel. After nearly 6 km, we reach the Marie Mine. A few meters behind, we cross the B54 and turn right to walk along forest paths along the border to the Rothaarsteig, where a wonderful view over the heights of Siegerland opens up. After nearly 300 m, we leave this again and descend to the Briedoffelsloch, an old tunnel entrance. On soft forest paths along the Weißbach, we pass the White Spring and ascend to the L904, which can be crossed without difficulty. After a total of 11.8 km, we pass the Goldsmith’s Spring fountain. Now we leave the forest at the hiking parking lot next to the extensive nature reserve of the New Hope Mine. Along a meadow towards the Heckebach valley, we reach the hidden entrance of the Fortuna Mine. We leave the valley and return to our starting point." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3540383/4f0f0bf5dbb6f1ebe5bc6ca38cc7c793707899da705f38914a90b12c06df8767/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Siegen Wittgenstein > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX ShareBookmark Bookmark On miners' paths ================ - Tip - 14.63 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Regional hiking trail - Themed trail Infotafel und Liege am Steinbruch Kettner Grube Marie Ranger unterstuetzt bei der Routenplanung Übersichtskarte Bergmannspfad Grube Ratzenscheid Pause an der Grube Ratzenscheid Wanderung in Wilnsdorf: Auf Bergmannspfaden - 4:30 h - 14.63 km - 278 m - 278 m - 407 m - 544 m - 137 m - - Start: Hiking parking lot at the B54 directly at the edge of Wilnsdorf - Destination: Hiking parking lot at the B54 directly at the edge of Wilnsdorf This themed route, located in the midst of a formerly busy mining region, leads on varied “miner’s paths” to numerous old tunnels and mining areas. Passing by the Wielandshof, the route leads with an open view to the edge of the forest. After just 500 m, the **Ratzenscheid Mine** offers a first highlight. We walk past the mining site and, on our hike to the Kettner quarry, pass the Black Chimney and the **Jacobssegen Mine**. Wonderful mixed forest accompanies us, passing old, often hidden tunnel entrances, like the **Gestellstein Tunnel**. After nearly 6 km, we reach the **Marie Mine**. A few meters behind, we cross the B54 and turn right to walk along forest paths along the border to the Rothaarsteig, where a wonderful view over the heights of Siegerland opens up. After nearly 300 m, we leave this again and descend to the **Briedoffelsloch**, an old tunnel entrance. On soft forest paths along the Weißbach, we pass the **White Spring** and ascend to the L904, which can be crossed without difficulty. After a total of 11.8 km, we pass the **Goldsmith’s Spring** fountain. Now we leave the forest at the hiking parking lot next to the extensive nature reserve of the New Hope Mine. Along a meadow towards the Heckebach valley, we reach the hidden entrance of the **Fortuna Mine**. We leave the valley and return to our starting point. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Hiking parking lot at the B54 directly at the edge of Wilnsdorf - Campingplatz - Historic site - Historic site - Historic site - Historic site - Historic site - Historic site - Parking facility - Historic site - Historic site - Campingplatz - Historic site - Waters - Waters - Nature reserve/natural monument - Historic site - Youth hostel - Campingplatz - Monument - Historic site Destination Destination Hiking parking lot at the B54 directly at the edge of Wilnsdorf 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 Passing by the Wielandshof, the route leads with an open view to the edge of the forest. After just 500 m, the ****Ratzenscheid Mine**** offers a first highlight. We walk past the mining site and, on our hike to the Kettner quarry, pass the ****Black Chimney**** and the ****Jacobssegen Mine****. Wonderful mixed forest accompanies us, passing old, often hidden tunnel entrances. After about 6 km, we reach the ****Marie Mine****. A few meters behind, we cross the B54 and turn right to walk along forest paths along the border to the Rothaarsteig, where a wonderful view over the heights of Siegerland opens up. After almost 300 m, we leave this again and descend to the ****Briedoffelsloch****, an old tunnel entrance. On soft forest paths along the Weißbach, we pass the ****White Spring**** and ascend to the L904, which can be crossed without difficulty. After a total of 11.8 km, we pass the ****Goldsmith’s Spring**** fountain. Now we leave the forest at the hiking parking lot next to the extensive nature reserve of the ****New Hope Mine****. Along a meadow towards the Heckebach valley, we reach the hidden entrance to the Fortuna Mine. We leave the valley and return to our starting point. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road Equipment There are only dining facilities off the route in Wilgersdorf, so day provisions are recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Wilnsdorf can be reached via the B54. Two entrances to the hiking trail are available: at the B54/L904 forest intersection and at the edge of Wilnsdorf at the parking lot (also a bus stop). Read more **Parking**Parking lot at the B54 Read more **Public transportation**Information from ZWS (Association for Local Passenger Transport Westfalen-Süd), Tel. 01803/50 40 30*) Read more Additional information **Municipality of Wilnsdorf** Market Square 1 57234 Wilnsdorf Tel. 02739/802-0, Fax -139 Read more Literature See "Further information" Read more Author Lena Wildfeuer Organization Südliches Siegerland License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - **Food and accommodation:** Gästehaus Wilgersdorf (600 m from the route) - The Wilnsdorf Museum invites you to visit. Read more Safety guidelines Please note that the condition of the trails may be somewhat affected due to necessary logging measures. Read more Map Siegerland-Wittgenstein bike hiking and leisure map with booklet, 1:50,000, ISBN 3-87073-280-3, €7.95. Southern Siegerland hiking map, 1:25,000, €7.95 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Exhibition - Lecture/reading - Lecture/reading - Place of interest - Historic site - Historic site - Museum/Exhibition - Tours 6.36 km - Regional hiking trail 6.58 km - Regional hiking trail 7.54 km - Regional hiking trail Contact 57234 Wilnsdorf Download GPX file - -