Ruhplatz trail

7.74 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: very difficult
Great panorama
Winter tour
  • 2:00 h
  • 7.74 km
  • 120 m
  • 120 m
  • 651 m
  • 721 m
  • 70 m
  • Start: Ski hut "Auf der Steinert" or Albrechtsplatz hiking car park
  • Destination: Ski hut "Auf der Steinert" or Albrechtsplatz hiking car park

Seven-kilometer circular trail "Auf der Steinert" in Girkhausen.

At the DSV Nordic Active Center Girkhausen, cross-country skiing fans are in their element. The altitude offers relatively high snow reliability. The entry to the 7 km long intermediate route is possible both from the ski hut "Auf der Steinert" and from the Albrechtsplatz hiking car park at the B480/B236 intersection.
All trails are consistently groomed for classic and free technique along the wide tracks and have a direct connection to the Rothaarloipe. There are dining options and a ski rental directly at the ski hut located at the trail.

Trail tickets can now also be purchased online! Here you can find the tickets!

Waypoints

Start
Ski hut "Auf der Steinert" or Albrechtsplatz hiking car park
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Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The entry to the 7 km long intermediate route is possible both from the ski hut "Auf der Steinert" and from the Albrechtsplatz hiking car park at the B480/B236 intersection. All trails are consistently groomed for classic and free technique along the wide tracks and have a direct connection to the Rothaarloipe. 

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Warm clothing, cross-country skis (free and classic technique), ski poles

Directions & Parking facilities

From Bad Berleburg - B 480 northwards, S 721 to Girkhausen near the village center, turn left into "Im Ermelsbach" street, follow the street straight ahead until you reach the ski hut on the right.

From Winterberg - B 480 southwards, Hoheleye - exit left towards Girkhausen, L 721 to Girkhausen near the village center, turn right into "Im Ermelsbach" street, follow the street straight ahead until you reach the ski hut on the right.

Free parking at the ski hut "Steinert" as well as at the Albrechtsplatz hiking car park

Additional information

Girkhausen - DSV Nordic Active Center

Berleburger Straße 7
57319 Bad Berleburg-Girkhausen

Telephone:
+49 2758 741
E-mail:

Homepage:
www.skiclub-girkhausen.de

www.nordicsport-arena.de

 http://www.loipenportal.de

Author

Kathi Langer

Organization

BLB-Tourismus GmbH

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In wintery conditions, you will be offered a beautiful view!

However, we recommend that you walk up to the hut in heavy snowfall rather than ski.

Map

Nearby

Contact

Ruhplatz trail
Auf der Steinert
57319 Bad Berleburg