Baltz hiking day on the Rothaarsteig 2025 - long

The Baltz Hiking Day 2025 on the Rothaarsteig - long tour offers a challenging hike through the charming Sauerland landscape. The route, which is certified as a Wanderbares Deutschland quality trail, starts in the Hildfeld district of Winterberg. From there, the trail leads through the Schweimecke valley before following the course of the Rothaarsteig. The panorama opens up on the Niedersfelder Hochheide, an important nature reserve in the north-eastern Rothaargebirge. This area represents the largest high mountain heath in north-west Germany and is fascinating due to its vastness. The Clemensberg offers a far-reaching panoramic view of the Sauerland mountains and the surrounding nature. The Hochheide hut is the first place to stop for a refreshment break. The trail continues to the Langenberg, the highest elevation in North Rhine-Westphalia. A narrow border path then leads hikers to the Richtplatz, a historic place of justice located deep in the forest that offers insights into times gone by. The trail then descends to Willingen, where another refreshment stop rounds off the day. The tour offers a comprehensive experience of nature on one of the region's most renowned long-distance hiking trails.

• Sure-footed hiking boots with a good profile
• Rucksack provisions and drinks for on the way

If you are still missing the right equipment, Baltz Wanderspor in Bochum will be happy to advise you.

Pack enough water despite stopping at the Hochheide hut. Because we are out in nature, there is no opportunity to fill up your water supply.

If you would like more information about the Rothaarsteig, we will be happy to send you our free information pack. Order at www.rothaarsteig.de/prospekte.

You can order the original Rothaarsteig hiking map at a scale of 1:50,000 with up-to-date route guidance and useful markings such as refuges, parking lots, bus stops and much more at www.rothaarsteig.de/wanderkarte for 11.00 euros free of charge.