Traces of mining in Bredelar (Marsberg, Sauerland)

First, the path leads along Sauerlandstraße towards Beringhausen and after approx. 0.5 km turns into Diemelseestraße. After the Hoppecketal bridge, turn left after approx. 100 m onto a branch path to the Lydiastollen. From there, continue uphill past the Beringhof/alte Poststraße fork in the direction of Beringhof. After approx. 100m, the path turns right and leads through the Bellerstein to the open-cast quarry of the Charlottenzug mine, the highest point of the hiking trail. Hikers are rewarded for this ascent with wonderful views of the Hoppecke and Diemeltal valleys.At the junction of Wirtschaftweg/Beringhof, the farm track in the direction of Bredelar leads down through Hackstöppel into the Diemeltal valley. Along the Diemel, the path is identical to the northern route of the Giershagen hiking trail. The two paths separate at the junction with the L870 at the Wepa. After a few meters on the L870 in the direction of Bredelar, the path turns left onto the old post road. On the way back to Bredelar, information boards provide information about historical events. At the Poststrasse/Beringhof fork, it is worth taking a detour to the Lourdes-Grotte Grotto, from where you have a beautiful view of Bredelar. From there, the trail descends again over the Hoppeckebrücke bridge to the monastery, the final stop on the trail.