--- title: "Wittgenstein Panorama route" url: "https://www.siegen-wittgenstein.info/en/tour/wittgenstein-panorama-route" description: "The Panorama route runs 90 miles over the heights of the Wittgenstein mountains. On this route, you get to know the land and people in the southernmost corner of Westphalia very well. It follows the old district boundary, which included Bad Berleburg, Bad Laasphe, and Erndtebrück until 1974. Hike over mountain ridges and through beautiful meadow valleys. Characteristic for this area are the endless forests, lively streams, and picturesque individual farms. Due to its elevation profile, the path is quite demanding but mostly runs on well-passable forest trails, so less experienced hikers can also make good progress. The Wittgenstein Panorama route is consistently marked as an independent long-distance path with a white \"W\" on a black background." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3556776/48fdfb932a90dc5dae8a9204bfb2789a8a37260700338980540d2ad8911468c9/aussicht-wittgensteiner-panoramaweg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Siegen Wittgenstein > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX ShareBookmark Bookmark Wittgenstein Panorama route =========================== - 144.44 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Long-distance hiking trail - Regional hiking trail Aussicht "Wittgensteiner Panoramaweg" Wittgensteiner Panoramaweg Wittgensteiner Panoramaweg Wittgensteiner Panoramaweg - 38:45 h - 144.44 km - 3,116 m - 3,102 m - 320 m - 768 m - 448 m - - Start: Wilhelmsplatz in Bad Laasphe - Destination: This is also where the route ends Impressive encounters are guaranteed on this route! The Panorama route runs 90 miles over the heights of the Wittgenstein mountains. On this route, you get to know the land and people in the southernmost corner of Westphalia very well. It follows the old district boundary, which included Bad Berleburg, Bad Laasphe, and Erndtebrück until 1974. Hike over mountain ridges and through beautiful meadow valleys. Characteristic for this area are the endless forests, lively streams, and picturesque individual farms. Due to its elevation profile, the path is quite demanding but mostly runs on well-passable forest trails, so less experienced hikers can also make good progress. The Wittgenstein Panorama route is consistently marked as an independent long-distance path with a white "W" on a black background. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Wilhelmsplatz in Bad Laasphe - Hotel - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Campingplatz - Pension - Pension - Campingplatz - Hotel - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Campingplatz - Pension - Hotel - Parking facility - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Hotel - Pension - Holiday apartment - Pension - Kneipp pool/water treading - Holiday apartment - pub - restaurant - Holiday apartment - farm shop - Holiday apartment - farm shop - Parking facility - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Pension - Park/gardens - Holiday apartment - Vantage point/Observation tower - Fortress/Castle - Tourist information - Hotel - Campingplatz - Church - Museum/Exhibition - Pension - café - marketplace - restaurant - Hotel - Cinema - (Arts and) Crafts - ice cream parlor - retail store/ shop - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Vantage point/Observation tower - Parking facility - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower - (Arts and) Crafts - (Arts and) Crafts - (Arts and) Crafts - (Arts and) Crafts - Rest area - Parking facility - Winter sports - Vantage point/Observation tower - Monument - Vantage point/Observation tower - Church - Pension - Rest area - Church - Holiday home - Holiday home - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - pub - Rest area - Monument - Rest area - Church - Vantage point/Observation tower - Nature reserve/natural monument - Nature reserve/natural monument - Mountain peak - Parking facility - Holiday apartment - Campingplatz - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Hotel - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Parking facility Destination Destination This is also where the route ends 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 The big route can be divided into eight day stages. From Bad Laasphe to Großenbach, approx. 16 miles and 2,149 feet elevation gain, from Großenbach to Erndtebrück, approx. 10 miles and 2,585 feet elevation gain, from Erndtebrück to Wingeshausen, approx. 14 miles and 4,550 feet elevation gain, from Wingeshausen to Bad Berleburg, approx. 6 miles and 1,962 feet elevation gain, from Bad Berleburg to Girkhausen, approx. 12 miles and 1,516 feet elevation gain, from Girkhausen to Hatzfeld, approx. 18 miles and 4,226 feet elevation gain, from Hatzfeld to Richstein, approx. 6 miles and 1,873 feet elevation gain, and from Richstein to Bad Laasphe, approx. 6 miles and 1,217 feet elevation gain. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment Sturdy footwear and possibly hiking poles are recommended! Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Bad Laasphe is accessible from Erndtebrück and Biedenkopf via the B62. From Bad Berleburg, drive via the B480 to Raumland-Markhausen. There, please turn left onto the L553 towards Dotzlar. In Dotzlar town center, turn onto the L718 to Bad Laasphe. Read more **Public transportation** Read more Organization BLB-Tourismus GmbH License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Feel free to make a detour to the Wisent Wilderness or visit Berleburg Castle. A detour to the Drehkoite in Girkhausen is definitely worth it. In Beddelhausen, you'll pass the Kiesel-Schiefer quarry and over the round arch bridge. Read more Map Wittgenstein hiking map Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas market - Market - Market - Place of interest - eBike charging station - Self-service bicycle repair - eBike rental station - Tours 13.54 km - Regional hiking trail 13.91 km - Regional hiking trail 3.63 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Lahnstraße 57334 Bad Laasphe Download GPX file - -