Steinbergruine circular route - Ostwig

The trail starts at the hiking parking lot at the Ostwig through road (in the direction of Gevelinghausen). There is also a hiking board there, on which the trail is marked "06".

First cross the road and follow the signpost uphill to the Steinbergruine. This first section is a challenging mountain path that winds its way up the Steinberg. Once at the top, there is a beautiful panoramic view over the Ruhrtal. A seating area invites you to take a break and it is worth climbing up to the Steinbergruine. Continue along a path to the cross on the Steinberg. We then follow the Steinbergruine circular route signpost on forest and woodland paths towards Gevelinghausen. There we meet the Sauerland-Waldroute and the Olsberg Kneippwanderweg trail again, but turn right and walk along a narrow path through a spruce forest towards Ostwig. Shortly before the end, we pass the Antonius tunnel. There is an information board here with interesting facts about Ostwig's mining history. After a few minutes, we pass the open refuge on the Steinberg and then return to the starting point of the hike.

Our tip by bus & train:
The train station in 59909 Bestwig can be used as the starting point. You can travel here comfortably by bus or train or park your car. From the station, the southern route of the Sauerland-Waldroute (white "W" on a green background) leads towards Gevlinghausen. It is approx. 2 km along the Sauerland-Waldroute to the hiking parking lot in Ostwig, the official starting point of the tour.

Steinbergruine (flue gas chimney from 1854), panoramic views, Alexanderstollen, refuge on the Steinberg. At the start and finish point, there is a water treading area in the "Elpe", which provides a welcome cool-down after the hike.

sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, possibly hiking poles for the ascent to the Steinbergruine ruins

Steep ascent to the ruins (surefootedness required)

Water treading area in the Elpe, directly at the starting point of the hike

Hiking map "Around the Hennesee", hiking map Meschede-Bestwig, ISBN 978-3-89920-788-0

The hiking map has a scale of 1:30,000 and is GPS-accurate. Regional hiking trails and local circular hiking trails are marked. The back of the map contains information on excursion destinations, tips on places to stop for refreshments and leisure activities as well as an overview of the circular hiking trails with lengths and tour tips for the individual places.

The map material is weatherproof, tearproof and wipeable. The individual hiking maps are available at the "Around the Hennesee" tourist information offices. They can also be ordered from bookshops throughout Germany.

https://www.hennesee-sauerland.de/sauerland/freizeit/wanderwege/wanderkarten-bestwig-meschede/

Train station: Bestwig,
Bus route 350 from Bestwig train station; bus stop: Ostwig, Schützenhalle