Willingen-Usseln (U2)

First, we walk between the sports field and the tourist information office and take the zigzag path along the hillside towards Lohwald. Then we follow the Diemel River and continue on the other side to kilometer marker 43,0 of the Uplandsteig trail. At this point, we turn down a narrow path to the source of the Diemel. After a short rest, we cross the road on the other side and ascend to the Graf Stolberg Hut. Another good rest stop is possible here. We continue on a short, paved hiking trail to a small parking area, then turn right along the edge of the forest to the large crossroads "Auf'm Knoll" (left) / "Emmet" (opposite on the right). At this point, we turn left again to the next intersection, then turn right towards Hoher Pön.

Just 150 meters further on, we have to make a decision, because this is where the actual circular route begins: clockwise to the left or counterclockwise around the Hohen Pön (793 m). The path is very flat, so with no significant incline (38 m elevation gain), it's very easy to walk.

Sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, backpack provisions and sufficient fluids (water, tea) are recommended.

By car via the B251 to Willingen (Upland)-Usseln, in the town center turn into Sportstraße

Free parking is available on Sportstraße, near the Usseln Tourist Information Center, Sportstr. 7, 34508 Willingen (Upland)

Bus/train to Usseln station, then continue by bus (Usseln Mitte stop) or call-a-ride taxi (Usseln Mitte or Sportstraße/Viadukt stop)

"Pön" comes from Celtic usage and means: "main".

hiking map Willingen/Diemelsee & Trekkingpark Sauerland, scale 1:25.000, mr-kartographie, Gotha, ISBN 978-3-86636-923-8