In Altenfeld, the official “Past the Four-Country Corner” hiking trail is a specific route to explore. It connects fields, forest and the Elpe Valley with several named destinations. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider whether to focus your stay on the hike in the local area or include other destinations in the wider Winterberg travel destination.
Hiking and navigation in Altenfeld
The official trail starts at the hiking portal in Altenfeld and leads through fields, forest and the Elpe Valley to Leiserstein/Four-Country Corner, Gut Krauseholz and Montanus Chapel. It then returns to Altenfeld and the 1654 Hubertus Chapel. The named starting point, the stops along the way and the return to Altenfeld make the route easy to follow as a complete hike.
The route takes in wide fields, wooded hills, the Elpe watercourse and viewpoints at Leiserstein/Four-Country Corner. It runs along the edge of Rothaargebirge Nature Park.
Free parking is available at the starting point. Local amenities also include a small park with a footbath and walking and cycling trails. In addition to the official route, you can include the park and footbath in your day’s plans; the walking and cycling trails offer further local options. Check trail conditions and markings before setting out. You should also check parking availability and facilities locally, as conditions may change.
More experiences in the wider Winterberg travel destination
In the wider Winterberg travel destination, the “Family First” loop in Trailpark Winterberg is aimed at trail beginners and families who want to get their first experience on trails. The historic Astenturm tower stands on Kahler Asten at an elevation of 841 metres and is a destination in Winterberg.
With its distinctive arch, the St. George ski jump rises 80 metres above the Rothaargebirge at Herrloh and is considered a landmark of Winterberg.
The Panorama Erlebnis Brücke is 435 metres long and 20 metres high. Five fun elements let you clamber over, under or alongside the bridge. It offers views of Winterberg, the city’s landmarks and sights, and Bikepark Winterberg. The bridge is wheelchair accessible; dogs are permitted on a leash. As operating conditions may change, check the latest information before your visit.
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg offers 44 kilometres of descents on groomed slopes and modern chairlifts; check the seasonal operating times before planning this activity. Another route in the wider travel destination is the 142-kilometre Lenneroute: it starts at the source of the Lenne and runs through forests and meadows to Hagen. In Winterberg, you can choose by type of activity: trail experiences, landmarks and day-trip destinations, views from the bridge, or groomed descents and a long-distance route.
Discover more destinations: Mollseifen, Siedlinghausen, Niedersfeld, ZĂĽschen, Silbach, Neuastenberg, Elkeringhausen, Altastenberg.
To the wider travel overview: Winterberg.
