Briloner Kammweg

Sauerland-Wanderdorfs / Neusta Touren / Briloner Kammweg

The Brilon Kammweg is a 49-kilometer trail that captivates visitors with its mystical landscapes, historic sites, and breathtaking views. A circular hike full of discoveries!

Tour starting point:

Brilon Market Square

Tour destination point:

Brilon Market Square

Properties:

Summit
Culturally interesting
Place to stop for a bite to eat
Circular Trail

Additional Information

www.tourismus-brilon-olsberg.de

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Length

49.6 km

Duration

14:00 h

Elevation ascent

1360 m

Elevation descent

1360 m

Lowest point

411 m

Highest point

802 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D

The Brilon Kammweg captivates hiking enthusiasts with its impressive total length of about 49 kilometers. This fascinating long-distance hiking trail winds through the picturesque Hochsauerland region and offers several highlights that appeal to both culture buffs and nature lovers.

The loop trail, which begins and ends at Brilon’s historic market square, features numerous mountain passes and rewards all your efforts with a panoramic view that’s hard to beat. The trail leads from Brilon through Willingen and back along the state border to the “City of the Forest.” Cultural landmarks line the route, offering a glimpse into times gone by. Numerous places to stop for refreshments invite you to take a break, enjoy the regional cuisine, and recharge your energy.

The Kammweg is particularly suited for hikers who already have some experience and feel up to a challenging route. The tour offers a perfect combination of nature, culture, and physical activity. The Brilon Kammweg promises an unforgettable hiking experience that awakens a spirit of discovery and a thirst for adventure.

A unique opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of the Hochsauerland region.

Stage 1 of the Briloner Kammweg: Brilon – Ginsterkopf – Willingen

Stage 2 of the Briloner Kammweg: Willingen – Hoher Eimberg – Brilon

Brilon Kammweg on Trekking Sites

Information

Directions

We start in the middle of Brilon’s market square in front of City Hall and walk past it on the left into Derkere Straße, where, after about 200 meters, we turn left at Galerie Heuser onto Niedere Straße. After crossing Gartenstraße at the pedestrian traffic light, we turn into Kreishauspark (Heinrich-Jansen-Weg).Then, at the county administration building, we keep to the right—into the Drübel Nature Reserve. Once we’ve passed through this area, the Brilon Kammweg loop trail begins, and we keep to the left toward the farm store. We then pass the youth hostel and the golf course on our way to the Landgasthof Gruss, where we head toward the Waldfeenpfad. Passing the Jick Jack Mühle hiking parking lot, the trail leads toward the Bremecketal valley, continuing on to the Teufelsgrund and up to Huckeshohl above the village of Bontkirchen.From there, the trail crosses the North Rhine-Westphalia/Hessen state border to the Hoher Eimberg (at 805.5 m, the highest point in the Brilon municipal area). Once there, the trail descends back to Willingen, passes through the village and by the Ritzhagen ski lift, and climbs up to the Richtplatz. From there, the trail runs parallel to the Rothaarsteig toward Bruchhausen, past the Bruchhauser Steine to the Feuereiche, after we’ve crossed the L743 just before it.Then the trail climbs up to the Ginsterkopf and the Habberg, offering spectacular views. If this is too steep for you, you can turn left at the “Feuereiche” onto the gentler X2 hiking trail. This trail rejoins the Brilon Kammweg after about 3 km. We then pass the wayside shrine of St. Anthony and reach the historic Borberg. After walking past the chapel and the archaeological excavations, the trail descends toward the Hiebammen Hütte. From there, the trail continues to Petersborn and the Bürgerwald through the Kyrill-Tor. We continue toward Brilon, past the Möhnequelle and the hospital, across Hoppecke Street, where the loop trail comes full circle. From there, we take the familiar path back to the starting point at Brilon’s market square.

Equipment

Sturdy footwear; in some cases, telescoping walking sticks are helpful.

Safety guidelines

Along the way, you’ll find various emergency points marked on the trail signs, which are registered with the emergency dispatch center. The section across the Ginsterköpfe is suitable only for experienced hikers—alternatively, you can stay on the X Trail below.

Author Tip

A weekend getaway to the rustic Hiebammen Hütte

Literature

Brilon & Olsberg Hiking Brochure (available at the Brilon & Olsberg Tourist Information Offices)
www.tourismus-brilon-olsberg.de

Maps

Brilon-Olsberg Hiking Map 1:25,000 ISBN 978-3-86636-919-1

When you book a hiking trip through www.reisewelt-sauerland.de
, the necessary maps for your hike are included.

Public transit

The bus stop "Brilon-Markt" is located right at the start of the hike.
Schedule information: www.rlg-online.de

The DB train station: Brilon-Stadt is located about 500 meters from the start of the hike; the Brilon-Wald and Willingen train stations are also along the route.
Schedule information: www.bahn.de

How to get there

From

the west: Take the A1 to the Dortmund/Unna interchange—then the A44 to the Werl interchange—then the
A445/A46 to the end of the highway at Bestwig-Velmede, and continue on the B7 to Brilon

From the north: Hanover – A2 to the Bielefeld interchange – A33 to the Wünnenberg-Haaren interchange, then continue on the B480 to Brilon

A44 from Kassel to the Wünnenberg-Haaren interchange, then continue on the B480 to Brilon, or take the Marsberg exit and continue on the B7 to Brilon

From the south: to Kassel, then continue on the A44 to the Wünnenberg-Haaren interchange, or take the exit at the Marsberg junction and continue on the B7 to Brilon