Public transport tour on the Rothaarsteig: From Haiger-Dillbrecht to Wilnsdorf-Rudersdorf

The tour initiates with the crossing of the Rudersdorf Tunnel, the longest railroad tunnel in North Rhine-Westphalia. This double-track structure, which has been in operation since 1915 and was electrified in 1965, is considered a cultural monument in its Hessian section in accordance with the Hessian Monument Protection Act. The tunnel cuts through the Tiefenrother Höhe and is therefore tangential to the Rothaarsteig. The route of the Dill mountain tour is based on the black and white Rothaarsteig markings. From the main road in Dillbrecht, the route heads left, following the black and white logo in the direction of the Luca oak. The first sections are steep climbs across meadows. The trail runs steadily uphill along paths and forest tracks through varied forest formations to the Rothaarsteig, which is reached before the Luca oak. From this point, the route continues along the red and white marked Rothaarsteig to the Haubergspfad. The characteristic Hauberg economy of this region is highlighted here on an educational trail. At the highest point, a far-reaching view of the Siegerland landscape opens up from the "nose in the wind". Here you leave the Rothaarsteig to follow the yellow and black marked access path down to Rudersdorf. This path leads to the train station, which is also the starting point of the excursion. There are no designated refreshment stops along the route.

Normal hiking equipment is recommended.

The tour makes no particular demands on the hiker's ability.

Rest at the "nose in the wind" vantage point with a magnificent view over the entire Siegerland region.

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

Wilnsdorf/Burbach/Neunkirchen hiking map

• Hiking in the 3-country corner in the municipalities of Wilnsdorf, Neunkirchen and Burbach. Parts of Siegen can also be hiked with the help of the map. Available here.

Take the train to Wilnsdorf-Rudersdorf station or Haiger-Dillbrecht station.

Parking is available at Wilnsdorf-Rudersdorf station and at Haiger-Dillbrecht station.