Sauerland-Höhenflug: For beginners and those trying it out - the first few kilometers

The tour starts in Hösinghausen at the bus stop directly on the L 539. From here, the R61 bus line in the direction of Meinerzhagen will take you to Meinerzhagen ZOB. From there, follow the black-marked access path to Schallershaus to the entrance portal of the Höhenflug. There are plenty of parking spaces at the access portal as well as extensive information boards where hikers can find out about the route of the Sauerland-Höhenflug. Directly at the entrance portal, you can enjoy the first beautiful view of the town's landmark: the Meinhardus Mattenschanzen. Since 1982, today's ski jump has been a training and competition site for various ski associations, with a distance record of 68.6 m (listen to the Sauerland-Höhenflug podcast!).The Sauerland-Höhenflug leads through meadows and forests, always with a view of the ski jump, to the Wasserschloß Badinghagen, which is hidden deep in the forest and offers a romantic sight with its ditches and ponds, but is not open to the public. After Badinghagen, the trail climbs steeply along a narrow path, then runs idyllically through meadows and forests on the ridge. The Höhenflug passes the village of Kropplenberg and after another 2 kilometers reaches the village of Hellsiepen, which consists of just two houses. Now the elevation gain increases again, but the climb is rewarded with a magnificent view over the Sauerland! Take a seat on a bench and enjoy the panoramic view!At Buntelichte, the hiker passes a ground monument, which represents part of the historic road from Frankfurt to Amsterdam. Right next to the A 45 highway, nowhere else can you follow the development from ancient cart tracks to today's highways!Another highlight of the stage awaits hikers in Möllsiepen. At Gasthaus Eckern, the Sauerland high-altitude airport has been created by the Nestor educational institute. Wooden planes in different colors and shapes whirl through the air and make you experience "height" in a whole new way. Enjoy the view over the high-altitude airport and the Listertal valley while taking a break on a comfortable forest sofa. Below Möllsiepen, the hiking trail briefly follows the K 4, but then turns into a beautiful meadow path through a nature reserve in the Liesetal valley. Near Österfeld, the Höhenflug crosses the country road coming from Valbert.On the way towards Hösinghausen, there are always beautiful views back over the Liesetal with the course of the Sauerland-Höhenflug. In Hösinghausen, we leave the main path and walk along the access path through the village to the bus stop in Meinerzhagen, Hösinghausen.