Willingen-Schwalefeld (S6)
- 1: 35 pm
- 4,75 km
- 119 m
- 118 m
- 503 m
- 621 m
- 118 m
- Start: Schwalefeld hiking car park, Zur Kirchwiese 2, 34508 Willingen (Upland), district of Schwalefeld
- Destination: Schwalefeld hiking car park, Zur Kirchwiese 2, 34508 Willingen (Upland), district of Schwalefeld
A relatively short hiking trail with gentle inclines and beautiful views. The path leads around the Hegeberg hill and past the Schwalenburg ringfort. Here you can see the remains of the hillfort from the 8th to 10th centuries, which had a diameter of 300 meters and three ring walls.
Good to know
Best Season
Directions
The route begins by walking through open fields towards Hegeberg. The path circles the hill, meeting the Uplandsteig trail at the shelter. These two paths then run together for a short distance past the Schwalenburg ringfort before the S6 trail branches off to the right again towards Schwalefeld.
Tour features
signage
Culturally interesting
Flatly
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, backpack provisions and sufficient fluids (water, tea) are recommended.
Arrival & Parking
By car via the B251 to Willingen (Upland), continue to Schwalefeld, in the town center turn into the street "Zur Kirchwiese"
Free parking is available at the Tourist Information Schwalefeld, Zur Kirchwiese 2, 34508 Willingen (Upland)
Bus/train to train station Willingen, continue by bus or call-a-taxi, stop Schwalefeld, Upländer Hof
More information / links
Our tip
Schwalenburg is one of the soul places of the Sauerland; its history bears the title "Eternally transient".
Map
hiking map Willingen/Diemelsee & Trekkingpark Sauerland, scale 1:25.000, mr-kartographie, Gotha, ISBN 978-3-86636-923-8
author
Sabine Risse
License (master data)
Tourist information Willingen
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