Buchenwalds at the Einsiedelei
The Einsiedelei nature reserve comprises one of the largest contiguous beech forest complexes in the central and western Sauerland. Particularly valuable in the area are the up to 190-year-old Buchenwald forests, the embedded spring hollows and the small streams with their moor and stream-accompanying alder forests. The cave-rich beech groves are home to breeding populations of great horned owls, black and gray woodpeckers. The area's greatest botanical treasure is the lesser twinleaf, a nationally endangered orchid, which has its only North Rhine-Westphalian habitat here.
Circular hiking tip Nature discovery trail: The 5.6 km long nature discovery trail leads through the special features of the area. Click on the link for more information about the route and the Buchenwalds at the Einsiedelei, including an audio guide.
Circular hiking tip via the villages: The Einsiedelei hiking parking lot is also the start and finish of an 11 km hike, which takes around 2 1/4 hours and offers refreshment stops. The hike leads through the Kirchhundem districts of Welschen Ennest and Rahrbach, past mixed forest and meadows, along the Wolfshardt to the Rahrbacher Höhe. Further information about the hike can be found here.
Long-distance hiking tip Veischede Sun Trail: The Einsiedelei hiking parking lot is also the start and finish point of the approximately 37 km long circular trail "Veischede Sun Trail". If you want to walk this hike in one day, a stage hike is recommended to enjoy the nature and cultural and historical sights (e.g. Burg Bilstein) along the way. The "Veischede Sonnenpfad" has carried the "Wanderbares Deutschland Quality Trail" seal of approval since 2013. Details about this hike can be found here.
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Coordinates for the navigation system (WGS 84):
GPS: N 51° 3' 55.9008 E 7° 59' 1.8384
UTM: 32U 428798.004 5657603.052
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The facility belongs to the Naturpark Sauerland Rothaargebirge e.V. and is maintained and serviced by them.
Should you nevertheless notice any soiling or damage, please let us know by sending an email to info@npsr.de.
(Source: Naturpark Sauerland Rothaargebirge e.V.)
