- Family friendly
- Circular route
Weddelbergrundweg A3
This short hike takes you around the Weddelberg near the Center Parcs Hochsauerland in Medebach.
Tour starting point:
Hiking portal Weddelsee Medebach
Tour destination point:
Hiking portal Weddelsee Medebach
Properties:
Additional Information
Category
regionaler WanderwegLength
2.8 kmDuration
1:00 hElevation ascent
73 mElevation descent
73 mLowest point
411 mHighest point
484 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The starting point of the circular hike is at the Weddelsee hiking portal, where the Medebacher Bergweg trail also begins. The first section runs along the former railroad embankment of the narrow-gauge railroad: from 1902 to 1953, the "Fiery Elias" steamed along here towards Steinhelle near Olsberg.
Before the route plunges into the Weddel forest, we can enjoy a fantastic view of the old Hanseatic town from the top of the hill. On natural paths and trails, we experience the almost 500m high Weddelberg and as a small highlight, the Hasenkammerblick awaits us, where the view, as the name suggests, goes into the Hasenkammertal. We can also see far into the Rothaargebirge. A panorama board explains the surrounding mountains. Up here is also a good place to rest comfortably. A forest sofa, wooden table and bench invite you to do so. Winding paths lead downhill through the forest to Weddelsee.
Information
Directions
The circular hiking trail is marked throughout with the black/white A3.The starting point of the circular hike is the hiking portal at Weddelsee. We pass the portal sign for the Medebacher Bergweg and walk along the former railroad embankment, then cross a road and walk up a short path through hedges and bushes. After walking up the road for about 200m, we turn left into the Weddel. Continuing uphill, we finally turn left again and reach the Weddel hiking parking lot, where we find a hiking sign for orientation. Walking along a gravel path, we keep to the right. After about 200m, we have a clear view of the landscape to our right. Always following the A3 markings, we walk left into the forest again until we finally reach Hasenkammerblick. From here, we descend along a fairly steep path back down to the starting point at Weddelsee.The tour often follows natural paths and trails and is therefore not suitable for baby carriages and bicycles!
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for the weather.
Safety guidelines
The tour runs partly on natural paths and trails and is therefore not suitable for baby carriages and bicycles!
Sure-footedness is required.
Possible difficulties in heavy snow from November to March.
Current information about our forests - The bark beetle and its consequences
The forest owners are endeavoring to take the necessary measures in the forests and to remove the damaged wood. However, due to the extent of the damage, this work cannot be completed in a short space of time. The clearing and reforestation of the damaged forest stands will therefore take a long time and sometimes lead to disruptions such as closures and detour in the forests. This must always be taken into account when visiting the forest.
We therefore appeal to everyone who cares about the forest:
- Understand that extensive forestry work is necessary in the current situation and that this is currently accompanying your forest experience.
- Be particularly attentive during your leisure activities and observe the prevailing instructions and any prohibitions
Please be considerate ...
Author Tip
A picnic at the Aussichtspunkt Hasenkammerblick is a great highlight of the short hike, and not just for children!
Maps
Cycling and hiking map of the Medebach vacation region, 4th edition, ISBN 978-3-86636-941-2 available at the Tourist-Info, Marktplatz 1, 59964 Medebach
Public transit
- From Willingen: Bus R46 (RLG): Willingen-Düdinghausen-Medebach
- From Winterberg: Bus R48 (RLG): Winterberg-Düdinghausen / change in Küstelberg to the direct connecting bus, bus S30 (RLG): Brilon-Medebach
- From Korbach:Bus 550 (NVV): Korbach-MedebachFrom Frankenberg (Eder): Bus 530 (NVV): Frankenberg-Lichtenfels-Medebach
How to get there
- From the north: A7, A2, A33 to Wünnenberg-Haaren junction, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the west: A44 Dortmund-Kassel, exit at Werl junction, A445 Meschede to Bestwig, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the Rhineland: A4 Cologne-Olpe to the Olpe junction, take the A45 towards Dortmund to the Olpe exit, B55 towards Lennestadt, B236 Schmallenberg, Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the east: A44 Dortmund-Kassel to exit Wünnenberg-Haaren, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the south: A5 from Frankfurt to Gießen, A485/B3 exit Marburg, B252 Wetter, B236 Hallenberg-Winterberg and then to Medebach.
Parking
Hikers' parking lot at Weddelsee in Medebach