- Nature Highlight
- Culturally interesting
- Place to stop for a bite to eat
- Multi-day tour
- Suitable for winter use
- Accommodation options
- Signage
- Tour with a Dog
- Good access to public transportation
- Expeditive (EPE)
- Adaptive-Pragmatic (ADA)
Sauerland-Höhenflug: Meinerzhagen to Korbach
The Sauerland-Höhenflug runs from Meinerzhagen to Korbach in Hesse, crossing the Sauerland hiking region. 250 fascinating, challenging, and breathtaking kilometers along the ridges of this low mountain range are waiting to be discovered.
Bookable itineraries on the Sauerland-Höhenflug
Meinerzhagen – Valbert – Windhausen – Lenhausen – Weuspert – Wenholthausen – Bad Fredeburg – Altastenberg – Hallenberg – Medelon – Küstelberg – Düdinghausen – Korbach
Tour starting point:
Meinerzhagen, Schallershaus
Tour destination point:
Korbach, Eisenberg
Properties:
Additional Information
www.sauerland-hoehenflug.deSauerland-Höhenflug Service Hotline: 02974 - 202 199
Category
FernwanderwegLength
203.5 kmDuration
51:00 hElevation ascent
4937 mElevation descent
4980 mLowest point
224 mHighest point
838 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
Quick Overview: Sauerland-Höhenflug
- A 200-km hike from Meinerzhagen to Korbach, divided into stages
- Start and finish points are easily accessible by public transportation
- Suitable for beginners through to experienced hikers
- There are one-day and half-day tours.
- Excellent trail signage
- Rangers are constantly on the Sauerland-Höhenflug trail, looking after visitors and the natural environment. Ranger Hotline: 02972 / 9702 55
- Accommodations along the route are geared toward hikers
Information
Directions
The long-distance hiking trail runs right through the Sauerland-Rothaar Mountains Nature Park and, along its various stages, connects numerous sights, attractions, and natural features.Nature lovers can enjoyfascinating nature experiencesin the deep forests, in the raised bogs on the slopes of the Ebbe Mountains, in the vast pastures of the Upland, on the Hochheide of the Kahler Asten, or in the mountain meadows of the Medebach European Bird Sanctuary.Possible starting points for the Sauerland-Höhenflug include the Meinhardusschanze in Meinerzhagen, Burg Altena with its World Youth Hostel, or Korbach with its romantic Altstadt.But the Sauerland-Höhenflug offers far more than just fascinating landscapes and a magnificent natural idyll. In the towns along the Sauerland-Höhenflug, cultural and industrial history lives on today just as much as traditional rural life. Museums invite visitors to explore the region’s history, industry, and crafts.Recharge your spirits and find new energy on the Sauerland-Höhenflug—thanks above all to the incomparable panoramic views. Whether from the heights around Altena, from the Robert-Kolb-Turm on the Nordhelle, from the Hunau or the Kahle Pön near Düdinghausen, whether from the Quitmannsturm near Neuenrade, the Schomberg Tower near Wildewiese, the tower on the Kahler Asten near Winterberg, the Heidkopf Tower near Hallenberg, or the Georg-Viktor Observation Tower near Korbach—everywhere, hikers are rewarded with countless panoramic views! And anyone who lets their gaze wander over mountains and valleys, over idyllically nestled villages, over forests, meadows, streams, rivers, and lakes will realize: The only thing better is flying!
Equipment
No special equipment is required; sturdy shoes, rain gear, and a packed lunch are recommended
Safety guidelines
Emergency Signs on the Sauerland-Höhenflug:
In an emergency, every second counts! That’s why the Sauerland-Höhenflug is equipped with emergency signs along its entire length. The green-and-white plaques, which are attached to the signposts, feature a number that you can provide when making your emergency call. This allows emergency responders to know exactly where you are, saving valuable time.
Author Tip
The raised bogs on the slopes of the Ebbe Mountains are particularly worth seeing, as are the high heathlands around the Kahle Pön in Medebach. Don’t miss the Stabil Chair between Hallenberg, Liesen, and Hesborn. From there, you can enjoy magnificent views of bird sanctuaries and nature reserves.
Literature
Maps
Local hiking maps by Müller & Richert are available along the entire Sauerland-Höhenflug route and can be ordered at the tourist information offices.
Public transit
Meinerzhagen:
For visitors from the Cologne area, the RB 25 runs hourly from Cologne Central Station to Meinerzhagen. And for guests from the Ruhrgebiet, the RB 52 runs every two hours from Hagen Central Station to Lüdenscheid-Brügge, and from there you can continue on the RB 25 to Meinerzhagen. The 1.5-kilometer access path takes you from the train station and downtown to Schallershaus, the starting point of the Sauerland-Höhenflug.
Korbach:
In Korbach, there are connections to the ICE station at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and to the Brilon-Wald station. The access trail begins in Korbach’s historic Altstadt and takes you 4.5 km to the entrance portal on the Eisenberg.
How to get there
Meinerzhagen:
The town of Meinerzhagen is located right next to the A 45, has its own highway exit, and can be reached in one hour by car from the Ruhrgebiet as well as from the Cologne/Aachen metropolitan area. Coming from the Ruhrgebiet, turn left at the first traffic light to get onto the L306n southern bypass, then keep right on Heerstraße, passing the “Am Schnüffel” Hotel-Restaurant. From there, it’s about 800 meters to the Schallershaus entrance.
Coming from Olpe on the A45, turn right at the first traffic light, get into the left lane at the second traffic light, and then keep right on the L306n southern bypass, passing the “Am Schnüffel” Hotel-Restaurant.
The turn-off to the Schallershaus hiking parking lot is signposted.
Korbach:
You can reach the Korbach starting point from the north via the A 44, taking the Diemelstadt exit and then continuing on the B 252. From the south, follow the A 485 to the Giessen Nordkreuz interchange—you’ll reach Korbach via Marburg and Frankenberg.
Parking
Meinerzhagen:
Parking is available in Meinerzhagen at the Schallershaus hiking parking lot, right at the entrance to the Sauerland-Höhenflug trail (Google Maps coordinates: 51.099453, 7.65324). For long-term parking (only on Fridays with a parking disc), there are also parking spaces behind the Stadthalle in downtown Meinerzhagen (Google Maps coordinates: 51.108022, 7.640709)
Korbach:
Hiking parking lot at the Eisenberg entrance (Google Maps coordinates: 51.253777, 8.833476).