- Place to stop for a bite to eat
- Suitable for winter use
- Circular Trail
Winter Hiking in Küstelberg, Circular Hiking Trail
Winter hiking fun around Medebach’s hilltop village of Küstelberg. The length of the loop hike, which follows part of the Sauerland-Höhenflug trail, is approximately 5 km.
Tour starting point:
Küstelberg, Town Center Hiking Portal
Tour destination point:
Küstelberg, Town Center Hiking Portal
Properties:
Category
Winter hikingLength
5 kmDuration
1:30 hElevation ascent
76 mElevation descent
76 mLowest point
594 mHighest point
667 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
Enjoy a lovely winter hike on cleared trails in Küstelberg, Medebach’s highest village.
The tour starts at the hiking information center in the town center. The route first follows the “Sauerland-Höhenflug” trail toward the source of the Orke River, which you’ll pass on your right. You’ll hike downhill through beautiful beech forests with winter views. Running parallel to the Orke River, the trail leads back to the village, where it continues on a loop around the village. If you’d like, you can warm up and refuel at a café or restaurant in the village center or at the hiking lodge on nearby Schlossberg,
Information
Directions
The winter hiking trails in the Medebach vacation region do not have any special trail markings, but they are easy to follow using the map provided here or the GPX track.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and warm clothing.
When hiking in winter, it’s a good idea to bring a cell phone.
Safety guidelines
Information on Cleared Winter Hiking Trails
We would like to point out that local snow removal services prioritize ensuring public safety above all else. Depending on weather and snow conditions, this means that public roads take priority over winter hiking trails and are cleared first. As a result, there may be delays in clearing the winter hiking trails. However, the city is committed to clearing the winter hiking trails for you.
Thank you for your understanding, and enjoy your winter hiking adventures!
Author Tip
Marvel at Küstelberg’s landmarks: the oldest house, “Haus Ewers,” and the monastery linden tree, which is over 500 years old.
Public transit
- From Willingen: Bus R46 (RLG): Willingen-Medebach / Transfer to the S30 toward Küstelberg-Brilon
- From Winterberg: Bus R48 (RLG): Winterberg-Küstelberg
- From Korbach: Bus 550 (NVV): Korbach-Medebach / Transfer in Medebach to the S30 toward Küstelberg-Brilon
- From Frankenberg (Eder): Bus 530 (NVV): Frankenberg-Lichtenfels-Medebach / Transfer in Medebach to the S30 toward Küstelberg-Brilon
How to get there
- From the north: A7, A2, A33 to the Wünnenberg-Haaren interchange, B480 via Brilon, Olsberg, Niedersfeld, Grönebach, and then on to Küstelberg
- From the west: A44 Dortmund-Kassel, take the Werl exit, follow the A445 through Meschede to Bestwig, Olsberg, Niedersfeld, Grönebach, and then on to Küstelberg
- From the Rhineland: Take the A4 Cologne–Olpe to the Olpe interchange, then take the A45 toward Dortmund to the Olpe exit, follow the B55 toward Lennestadt, then take the B236 through Schmallenberg and Winterberg, and then on to Küstelberg
- From the east: A44 Dortmund–Kassel to the Wünnenberg-Haaren exit, B480 via Brilon, Olsberg, Niedersfeld, Grönebach, and then on to Küstelberg
- From the south: Take the A5 from Frankfurt to Gießen, then the A485/B3 to the Marburg exit, followed by the B252 to Wetter, the B236 to Hallenberg and Winterberg, and then on to Küstelberg
Parking
Parking spaces are located right next to the hiking center.