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Erlebnisweg Sieg - Transformable Forest
Simply beautiful: the ancient oak grove on the Sieg, the medieval ring wall, the many paths and the legendary healing spring on the Ohmbach. During your tour through the wooded nature reserve on the Leuscheid ridge, you will also gain insights into forest renewal: the conversion of former spruce stands into site-appropriate deciduous forest offers new perspectives for the future.
Hikers' parking lot Stromberg, Ringwallstraße, 51570 Windeck. Alternatively: Herchen train station or Kuchhausen hiking parking lot
Hikers' parking lot Stromberg, Ringwallstraße, 51570 Windeck. Alternatively: Herchen train station or Kuchhausen hiking parking lot
Right at the start, the trail takes you right into the heart of the “Wälder auf dem Leuscheid” nature reserve with its near-natural beech forests, stream valleys and wet heaths. With a bit of luck, you may encounter rare animal species such as the black woodpecker, fire salamander or alpine newt along the way. You cross the Kesselbach stream on a pretty natural stone bridge, pass slopes with young oak trees and reach a medieval rampart. It was probably mainly used to protect the population in the event of attacks. The route continues uphill and leads through sparse deciduous forests. Again and again, the succession areas of former spruce stands open up surprising views into the valley. Shortly after the transmission mast, there is an opportunity to take a detour to the “Blauer Stein” natural monument. A trail leads into the dreamy Werfer Bachtal valley, where passages alternate between the forest and meadows. Deep in the forest, you reach the healing fountain near Ohmbach, where benches and tables invite you to take a break. According to legend, the spring water once healed a robber baron's daughter who had gone blind. The path meanders along paths through sparse reforestation areas and deciduous forest down the valley to Herchen. You reach the railroad bridge over the Sieg via steps and pass the Herchen train station. The last section of the tour takes you uphill and downhill through forest and across meadows back to Stromberg, where you will reach the starting point after a rest in the oak grove and crossing the Sieg.
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Right at the beginning, the path takes you into the heart of the "Forests on the Leuscheid" nature reserve with its natural beech forests, stream valleys and wet heaths. With a bit of luck, you will encounter rare animal species such as the black woodpecker, fire salamander or alpine newt. You cross the Kesselbach on a pretty natural stone bridge, then pass slopes with young oak trees and reach a medieval ring wall. This was probably used primarily to protect the population from attacks. The route continues uphill and leads through sparse deciduous forests. Again and again, the succession areas of former spruce stands open up surprising perspectives of the valley. Shortly after the transmitter mast, there is the opportunity to take a detour to the "Blue Stone" natural monument. A footpath leads into the dreamy Werfer Bachtal, where passages in the forest and along meadows alternate. Deep in the forest, you reach the healing spring near Ohmbach, where benches and tables invite you to rest. According to legend, the spring water once healed a blind robber baron's daughter. The trail winds its way along paths through sparse reforestation areas and deciduous forest down to Herchen. You reach the railway bridge over the Sieg via steps and pass the Herchen train station. The last part of the tour takes you uphill and downhill through forest and meadows back to Stromberg, where you reach the starting point after a rest in the oak grove and crossing the Sieg.
Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Stromberg oak grove with over 400-year-old trees.
A 560 towards Hennef, AS Hennef (Sieg) Ost – L 333 towards Eitorf, continue to Stromberg via Ringwallstraße to the Stromberg hiking park.
Alternatively: A 560 towards Hennef, AS Hennef (Sieg) Ost – L 333 towards Eitorf, continue via Stromberg to Herchen.
Alternatively: A 560 with Weyerbusch connection (B8), Weyerbusch town centre, turn left onto the L276 towards Leuscheid, then onto the L147 to Kuchhausen.
Ringwallstraße car park.
Alternatively: P&R facility at Herchen (Sieg) train station, Stromberger Straße 1, 51570 Windeck-Herchen.
Alternatively: Kuchhausen hiking car park.
Herchen station: RE 9, line S12 and line S19
Stamping point: Bodelschwingh-Gymnasium hiking board
The Sieg adventure trails are completely marked with the red logo. You will find displays with overview maps and further information on places to stop and stay overnight as well as on sights at the starting points of each adventure trail.
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