Rothaar Hiking Marathon "Over the Giller"

42.16 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: very difficult
Great panorama
Regional hiking trail
  • 11:15 h
  • 42.16 km
  • 677 m
  • 661 m
  • 456 m
  • 681 m
  • 225 m
  • Start: Hilchenbach-Lützel train stop
  • Destination: Hilchenbach-Lützel train stop
Marathon hike along the Rothaarsteig or through the Rothaar Mountains

This marathon route leads from Lützel in the municipality of Hilchenbach on a scenic, varied, and trail-rich 42.3 kilometers with 670 meters of elevation through the Rothaar Mountains! And there is a lot to see: Rothaarsteig, Ginsburg, Rhein-Weser Tower, and more...

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Waypoints

Start
Hilchenbach-Lützel train stop
© Nathalie Treude, Gemeinde Erndtebrück
CC-BY-SA | Achim Meurer, REACT-EU / Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein
Wunschstuhl Lützel
Vantage point/Observation tower

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The path leads from Hilchenbach Lützel over the Rothaarsteig to the Rhein-Weser Tower. From there, it goes via Rüspe, Röspe, Zinse, and Erndtebrück back to the starting point.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Normal hiking equipment.

Directions & Parking facilities

In Hilchenbach-Lützel, follow the B62 at the junction to the train stop.
There are sufficient parking spaces around the train stop.
Take the train from Bad Berleburg/Erndtebrück or from Siegen to the Hilchenbach-Lützel train stop.

Author

Frank Rother

Organization

Touristikverband Siegen-Wittgenstein e.V.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Definitely enjoy the magnificent view from the Rhein-Weser Tower over the surrounding area!

Nearby

Contact

Rothaar Hiking Marathon "Over the Giller"
57271 Hilchenbach