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Raukweg - Around Kierspe
The heraldic animal of the town of Kierspe is the raven, also known locally as the Rauk. This is why the circular trail around Kierspe, which was established in 2006, was christened the Raukweg, although the trail markings only show the raven from time to time, but are marked throughout with a white double bar on a black background by the Sauerland Mountain Association.
Tour starting point:
The starting point of the Raukweg is Montignyplatz on Springerweg right next to Kierspe town hall
Tour destination point:
The destination is the same as the starting point.
Properties:
Category
regionaler WanderwegLength
24.6 kmDuration
7:35 hElevation ascent
549 mElevation descent
549 mLowest point
337 mHighest point
470 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
Located in beautiful Sauerland and leading through the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park, this circular hiking trail is mainly on forest and meadow paths. Kierspe has several sights to offer along the way. For example, you will come across the Schleiper Hamme, a hammer mill from the mid-19th century, the Aussichtsturm Wienhagen, the Fritz-Linde-Stein, which was erected in memory of the Kierspe local poet, and the Thingslinde, a natural monument that has been preserved to this day.
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Directions
From Montigny-Platz, briefly cross Thingslindestraße, then turn right along Bordinghauser Weg, right along Asternweg and at the end turn right towards Berkesfeld. There, turn left over Hammerkamp, right over the railroad underpass, over Volmestraße and right over Im Baukholt. Follow the road to Vorderster Berg (possibly a detour to Schleiper Hamm), through Lütgenberg to the right to In der Mark. Follow the road to the Neuebrücke bridge. Cross Volmestraße again and continue to Windfuhr. There turn left to Hoher Hahn, Dürhölten, cross Heerstraße to Gräfingsholz, follow the Hohlweg into Wehetal and over the bridge along the Wehebach through the Arney (wooded area), Beerenburg, turn left to the village of Lingese, Höckinghausen, Burg, cross the B 237, straight ahead and after 50 m turn left and then right to Wienhagen Tower (can be visited at any time). Continue to Elbringhausen, turn right 50 m over the K2 and take the next path on the left through the Eltinghauser Berg to Eltinghausen. From there, the route leads through the Kerspe valley via Gut Bremecke, crossing the L 528 to Auf der Mark, from there to the Fritz-Linde-Stein, to Thingslinde and via Thingslindestraße back to Montigny-Platz.
Author Tip
Places of interest:
Schleiper Hamm:
A hammer mill from the middle of the 19th century. The former hammer mill has been restored since 1989 with a turbine drive, transmission and spring and drop hammers. The development of the Bakelite industry is documented in the upper part of the hammer mill. Aussichtsturm Wienhagen: 479 meters above sea level, the tower was built in 1929 and renovated in 2000 by the citizens of Kierspe and the SGV, Kierspe section. The Kierspe artist Werner Baumgart painted the inside of the tower according to the motto "Run through time". This painting has turned the tower into a real work of art. The viewing platform can be reached via 72 steps.
Fritz-Linde-Stein: A memorial stone dedicated to the local poet Fritz Linde, born July 26, 1882, which was inaugurated on September 30, 1950. Fritz Linde wrote mainly Low German poems and stories, which were published in 4 books.
Thingslinde: Natural monument, reminiscent of the time of the Feme.
Schleiper Hamm:
A hammer mill from the middle of the 19th century. The former hammer mill has been restored since 1989 with a turbine drive, transmission and spring and drop hammers. The development of the Bakelite industry is documented in the upper part of the hammer mill. Aussichtsturm Wienhagen: 479 meters above sea level, the tower was built in 1929 and renovated in 2000 by the citizens of Kierspe and the SGV, Kierspe section. The Kierspe artist Werner Baumgart painted the inside of the tower according to the motto "Run through time". This painting has turned the tower into a real work of art. The viewing platform can be reached via 72 steps.
Fritz-Linde-Stein: A memorial stone dedicated to the local poet Fritz Linde, born July 26, 1882, which was inaugurated on September 30, 1950. Fritz Linde wrote mainly Low German poems and stories, which were published in 4 books.
Thingslinde: Natural monument, reminiscent of the time of the Feme.