- Culturally interesting
- Circular route
Drolshagen A8 Idyll, streams and meadows
A varied circular route that leads over wooded hills and through populated meadow valleys. The tour always offers impressive views. The small village of Dirkingen, with around 30 inhabitants, is idyllically nestled in the Kurmicke valley. The Brachtpetal is a feast for the eyes due to its distinctive meadow landscape.
Tour starting point:
Recommended start: "Brudertreue" parking and rest area
Tour destination point:
"Brudertreue" parking and rest area
Properties:
Additional Information
http://www.drolshagen-marketing.de/draulzer-wandervogel-20100408.htmlCategory
regionaler WanderwegLength
7.5 kmDuration
2:26 hElevation ascent
210 mElevation descent
211 mLowest point
365 mHighest point
478 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
How the "Brudertreue" got its name
You start at the Brudertreue rest area. There is a memorial stone in the immediate vicinity. With this stone, "three brothers" from the Schürholz family honored their youngest brother, who died at an early age and with whom they often visited the Drolshagen countryside. These four 'Schürhölzer' loved Drolshagen. They particularly enjoyed hiking here on this mountain ridge. Clemens Schürholz often sat here and painted. The memorial stone has become the epitome of love of home in the Drolshagen region.
Steupingen - more than just a place of witches
At 481 m, the Steupingen is the highest elevation in the immediate vicinity of the historic town of Drolshagen. The name refers to a former settlement that was abandoned when the town of Drolshagen was founded. Archaeological finds prove that Steupingen was already settled in the early Middle Ages. A witch is said to have once lived in Steupingen. So be careful, you never know. If you want to find out more about the witch: The legend of the witch of Steupingen
Wandervogel tip:
A detour to the Marienkapelle Hünkeshohl(just follow the signs) is worthwhile for anyone seeking peace and inner contemplation.
The A8 leads through Husten and Dirkingen.
Recommended start: "Brudertreue" parking and rest area
Information
Directions
The hiking trail is properly marked by the SGV and signposted as is customary in the Sauerland. Follow the signpost A8
Equipment
Hiking boots
Safty guidelines
All hiking trails are signposted with the rescue point system
Author Tip
A detour to the Marienkapelle Hünkeshohl (just follow the signs) is worthwhile for all those seeking peace and inner contemplation.
Literture
Dräulzer Wandervogel
Maps
Hiking map Bigge-Listersee
Parking
Parking lot, rest area "Brudertreue"
