Rothaarsteig trail Romantic Hickengrund - Literature in nature

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"Poetry and nature" - in the romantic Hickengrund we meet Goethe, Schiller and Novalis, who accompany us with their words through the wonderful three-country corner.



Dear hiker, unfortunately we have to mention here that the path is no longer marked in various places due to extensive deforestation.


Vandalism has also taken hold and destroyed some of the audio stations and trail markings. We are working hard to restore everything in time for the hiking season so that you can enjoy the trail again.



We hope for your understanding





Blick über den Hickengrund




Hörstation Verbindungsweg Rothaarsteig-Spur Romantischer Hickengrund - Literatur in der Natur




Aussichtspunkt Kaolin-Tongrube Lützeln

Tour starting point:

Hiking parking lot Großer Stein/ entry or tour sharing possible: Lützeln sports field & Hickengrundhalle parking lot

Tour destination point:

Hiking parking lot Großer Stein/ entry or tour sharing possible: Lützeln sports field & Hickengrundhalle parking lot

Properties:

  • Culturally interesting
  • Refreshment stop
  • Circular route

Additional Information

After the hike, the restaurateurs look forward to your visit. Share your impressions over freshly prepared delicacies and a cool drink. Small snacks are available from bakeries, butchers and local grocery stores.



Please enquire by telephone about the opening hours of the establishments. We wish you lots of fun on your hike!



Uniform marking: Rothaarsteig trail Romantic Hickengrund


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Category

regionaler Wanderweg

Length

23 km

Duration

6:15 h

Elevation ascent

491 m

Elevation descent

498 m

Lowest point

315 m

Highest point

591 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

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

We start the tour at the "Großer Stein" hiking parking lot in Holzhausen. We hike uphill together with the Rothaarsteig access trail. In the immediate vicinity of the "Großer Stein", we come to one of the seven listening stations. A few steps later, we meet up with the Rothaarsteig (RHS). We now turn left together towards Lützeln. Suddenly, the magnificent view of Lützeln, nestled in the valley below, opens up to us. After descending to the edge of the village, the path climbs back up towards the sports field. As a relic from the time of an active quarry, we later pass the old crushing plant. Continuing along the entire route, we turn right together with the RHS and reach the next highlight: the view at the Kaolin clay pit. After kilometers of varied scenery, we follow the path to the left towards the forest. After 10 km, there is a Höppches Hain rest area on the left of the route with a great view. At the border triangle, we become border crossers. Wide forest paths then lead northwards on the northern flank of the Hickengrund. We stay on the high ground and make our way to the next vantage point "Einsamer Baum". Soft meadow paths then accompany us downhill, with some steep sections to contend with. Shortly before Niederdresselndorf, we cross the stream via a wooden bridge. After the village, we climb uphill through open meadows to the edge of the forest. We return to the start at the hikers' parking lot on an almost flat path.

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Directions

We start the tour at the "Großer Stein" hiking parking lot in Holzhausen. We hike uphill together with the Rothaarsteig access path. In the immediate vicinity of the "Großer Stein", we come to one of the 7 listening stations. A few steps later, we meet up with the Rothaarsteig (RHS). We now turn left together towards Lützeln. The magnificent view of Lützeln, which is nestled in the valley below, suddenly opens up to us. As a relic from the time of an active quarry, we later pass the old crushing plant. Continuing along the entire route, we turn right together with the RHS and reach the next highlight: the view from the Kaolin clay pit. After kilometers of varied scenery, we follow the path to the left towards the forest. At the three-country corner, we become border crossers. Wide forest paths then lead northwards on the northern flank of the Hickengrund. We stay on the high ground and make our way to the next viewpoint "Einsamer Baum". Soft meadow paths then accompany us downhill, with some steep sections to contend with. Shortly before Niederdresselndorf, we cross the stream via a bridge. After the village, we climb uphill through open meadows to the edge of the forest. We return to the start at the hikers' parking lot on an almost flat path.

Equipment

Equipment and food for a day tour and good footwear recommended. Sure-footedness is required for the path passages, the tour can be split:



  • North loop from Lützeln (15.5 km), start at Lützeln sports field, Hainshof

  • South loop from Niederdresselndorf (14.7 km), start at Hickengrundhalle Niederdresselndorf, Westerwaldstraße


Safety guidelines


  • Some sections run along steep paths, which can be slippery in wet weather. Good surefootedness is then necessary. Hiking poles are helpful on these sections.

  • Information on the rescue signs on the Rothaarsteig


Most hiking trails run away from towns and settlements and every hiker has thought about what would happen if an emergency were to occur. How can I be found here? Where am I anyway? Can the emergency services reach me?


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.



Author Tip

The seven audio stations make the hike an unmistakably romantic experience! Visit the old schools in Niederdresselndorf or Holzhausen.

Literature

Hiking flyer: "Literature in nature - Romantic Hickengrund"

Maps

Rothaarsteig hiking map


Hiking map of the municipality of Burbach

Public transit

You can travel comfortably by train. You can get off at Holzhausen or Niederdresselndorf. From there, you can reach the hiking tour via the marked Rothaarsteig access path towards Burbach. You can also reach the circular tour by bus. Get off at the "Hoorwaldstraße" bus stop in Burbach-Holzhausen


Further information on tickets and fares as well as timetable information can also be found at the following link: www.zws-online.de

How to get there

A45 to Haiger-Burbach, L730 to Holzhausen, there via Hickengrundstraße and "Zum Großen Stein" to the parking lot Naturweiher /Großer Stein

Parking

Complete loop: Hikers' parking lot Holzhausen am Naturweiher/GroßerStein


North loop: Lützeln sports field (Hainhof-Str.)


South loop: Hickengrundhalle in Niederdresselndorf