Public transport tour: On the Rothaarsteig from Breitscheid to Dillenburg (short version)

The public transport tour on the Rothaarsteig from Breitscheid to Dillenburg presents an interesting opportunity to explore the nature of the region. The starting point is in Breitscheid, near the intersection of Rathausstraße and Hüttenweg. From there, an access path marked by the yellow and black Rothaarsteig logo points northwards, first via Hüttenweg and then Gartenstraße. This initial passage leads along an avenue of trees that winds its way up to the Rothaarsteig itself, culminating at the shelter at the Wildweiberhäuschen parking lot. From this strategic position, the route of the Rothaarsteig continues in an easterly direction. The route runs along the Alte Rheinstraße and the Stangenwaage and finally reaches the Kornberg, whose exposed location offers far-reaching panoramic views in all directions. The route continues past Donsbach, crosses the Meerbornsheide and ends in the urban center of Dillenburg, near the train station. This route offers an immersive experience of nature with cultural references.

View of the Kornberg with the Taunus view

The Rothaarsteig recommends:

• Hikeline hiking guide: Rothaarsteig long-distance hiking trail - from Brilon in the Sauerland over the ridge of the Rothaargebirge to Dillenburg


• Conrad Stein Verlag: Hiking guide Rothaarsteig - long-distance hiking trail. Rothaarsteig from Brilon to Dillenburg by Amrei Risse


• Rother Bergverlag: Rother hiking guide Rothaarsteig. With Sauerland-Höhenflug and Sauerland-Waldroute by Matthias Schopp

Rothaarsteig hiking map at a scale of 1:50,000

• Divided into two sheets (sheet north / sheet south)


• 10th edition - up-to-date route guidance


• With marked mountain huts, viewpoints, bus stops, parking spaces and much more.


• free shipping in the Rothaarsteig hiking store

This hike starts at the train station in Dillenburg.

Z. E.g. at the Aquarena in Dillenburg, Stadionstraße 10, 35683 Dillenburg