Rothaarsteig from Jagdhaus to Oberhundem

Hiking rucksack
With a suitable hiking rucksack, your tour on the Rothaarsteig is twice as much fun! Thanks to their ventilated carrying system, hiking rucksacks are very comfortable to wear, as this ensures that sweat can evaporate immediately. They can be fastened with a waist or hip belt and thus sit firmly on your back with every movement. They are also equipped with a practical holder for hiking poles and often have a compartment with a tube outlet for a hydration bladder, so that hydration is ensured at all times.
Here you can find hiking rucksacks from outdoor outfitter Tatonka in various sizes for day hikes and multi-day tours and with different ventilated back systems.

first aid kit
To ensure that you can enjoy your hiking tour on the Rothaarsteig without any restrictions, you should always carry a first aid kit in your rucksack. After all, nothing is more annoying than not being able to immediately treat a blister on your foot or minor injuries properly. Tatonka's first aid kits are filled with all the important materials for the initial treatment of injuries and also contain an "outdoor cheat sheet" with a concise and clear guide to the correct behaviour in case of emergencies in the great outdoors. You can find Tatonka's first aid kits here!

Food and drink
On some stages, especially between Lahnquelle and Dillenburg, there are unfortunately no refreshment stops along the way. Remember to pack food and drink, especially here. Especially in summer, it is important to stay hydrated.
The stainless steel bottles, stainless steel insulated jugs and stainless steel lunch boxes from the German outdoor equipment manufacturer Tatonka are not only practical, but also unbreakable and durable.

But in an emergency, things have to happen quickly! That's why the Rothaarsteig is equipped with so-called rescue signs throughout. The green and white plaques attached to the posts of the signposts have a number that you must give when making an emergency call. This means that the emergency services know exactly where you are and valuable time can be saved.

Note on the increased risk of forest fires
Please bear in mind that there is currently an increased risk of forest fires due to the drought! Therefore, please note the following informationAdhere

• Observe the ban on open fires in the forest and within 100 meters of the forest.
• Take glass out of the forest - the burning glass effect can cause forest fires.

When it is (too) late:

• Extinguish small incipient fires if you can do so safely. Check the area carefully if necessary.
  
• Report fires via "112".
  
• Leave the danger zone by the shortest route.

The forest will thank you!

• View from the Grenzweg into the Uentroptal valley
• Somborn spring
• Oberhundem cliffs

Refreshment stops:

• Rothaarsteig railroad station DB-Das Bistro
• Wisent hut

Restaurants:

• Hotel Jagdhaus Wiese
• Schäferhof
• Country Hotel Voss
• Inn Zu den Linden
• Country house Lenneper-Führt
• "The Rhein-Weser-Turm"
• Zur Hahnenquelle
• Bertram Farm Guesthouse
• Rucksack hostel on the Rothaarsteig

To help you prepare for your hike, we will be happy to send you our free information pack. At www.rothaarst eig.de/prospekte you can easily select the information you need. A good companion for every tour is our brochure "Rothaarsteig Wegweiser" with the hosts along the trail and other useful information.

You can order the original Rothaarsteig hiking map on a scale of 1:50000 on waterproof paper, with up-to-date route guidance and useful markings, such as shelters, parking lots, bus stops and much more at www.rothaarsteig.de/wanderkarte for 11.00 euros free shipping to your home.

• Jagdhaus is served by the Schmallenberg Sauerland hiking bus three times a day from Wednesdays to Saturdays. You can find the current timetable here!


• A call bus runs to Oberhundem between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. You must call +49 1803 504045* (*9 ct/min. from landlines, max. 42 ct/min. from mobile phones) 45 minutes before departure. Further information can also be found at http://www.meintaxibus.de/

You can find more information at www.bahn.de. We recommend that you use public transport at the start of your tour and park a car at the end point. This way you don't have to follow the bus/train timetable on your hike.

Free parking spaces are available for hikers in Jagdhaus and Oberhundem.