Bison trail in Siegen-Wittgenstein
Bison trail in Siegen-Wittgenstein

Wisentpfad (Bison Trail) - Rothaarsteig Trail

Bad Berleburg Wingeshausen
  • Hiking, Regional hiking trail
  • 13 km
  • 4:30 Hours
  • difficult
Experience picturesque views and exciting wildlife on the 13.5-kilometer bison trail in Aue-Wingeshausen, a unique nature conservation project.

Tour details

  • Length:13.15 km
  • Duration:4:30 Hours
  • Uphill:257 hm
  • Downhill:257 hm
  • Difficulty:difficult
  • Category:Hiking, Regional hiking trail
  • Features:
  • Circular route

The 13.5-kilometre bison trail in Aue-Wingeshausen offers picturesque views and exciting wildlife. This unique hiking trail is part of a remarkable nature conservation project and leads through the home of the majestic bison. Since 2013, these robust animals have been roaming freely through the forests of the Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg royal family thanks to a unique nature conservation project in Western Europe. The bison trail, which leads along soft, sometimes very narrow forest paths, invites you on a discovery tour. Small wooden plaques with bison branded on them lead you through varied forests to the Rothaar ridge. A particular highlight is the "bison wilderness on the Rothaarsteig", which is home to a second herd of bison. The trail leads from Wingeshausen over the Rothaar ridge to Schmallenberg-Jagdhaus, through the picturesque valley of the Ihrige and paths in the Bockeshorntal back to Wingeshausen. The bison trail is accessible all year round and offers numerous refreshment stops.

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Contact

Wisent-Pfad - Rothaarsteig-Spur - Tierisches Wandervergnügen


57319 Bad Berleburg Wingeshausen

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