- for any weather
- for groups
- for families
- for individual guests
- Pets allowed
- Suitable for seniors
- for children (all ages)
- Suitable for baby carriages
- Free admission
Large pit
Historical site | Diverse nature experiences
The Große Grube is a prominent hiking hub on the Ettelsberg in Willingen
Address
Large pit
Ettelsberg
34508 Willingen (Upland)
Telephone: +49 5632 / 401 - 0
Fax: +49 5632 / 401128
Properties:
The W4 and W6 hiking trails in the direction of Ettelsberg, Ruthenaartal, Lüttekefeld and Hochheide run here, and you can also reach the W1 in the direction of Paradies and Mühlenkopfschanze from here via a short route. In winter, the Hochheide and Lüttekefeld cross-country ski trails run here.
You can reach the Große Grube via the mountain station of the Ettelsberg cable car (400 m) or via the mountain station of the funicular at the Mühlenkopfschanze (1.8 km).
In the 16th and 17th centuries, charcoal was produced here for the iron smelting industry in the region. There was a pit pile at the large pit, which gave the square its name. Today, seating areas and a shelter invite you to rest and linger.
You can reach the Große Grube via the mountain station of the Ettelsberg cable car (400 m) or via the mountain station of the funicular at the Mühlenkopfschanze (1.8 km).
In the 16th and 17th centuries, charcoal was produced here for the iron smelting industry in the region. There was a pit pile at the large pit, which gave the square its name. Today, seating areas and a shelter invite you to rest and linger.
Directions
Bus/train to Willingen train station, continue by bus, bus stop Abzweig Stryck or shared cab (AST), bus stop Abzweig Stryck or Forstamt, continue via funicular Mühlenkopfschanze or Bus/train to Willingen train station, continue by shared cab (AST), get off at the visitor center stop, continue via the Ettelsberg cable car
