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Erlebnisweg Sieg - a valley full of surprises
Mighty walls, ramparts, bridges and dams - in the middle of the forest: on your way through two extensive stream valleys you will explore the mysterious relics of a former gunpowder mill. The audio guide available on site offers entertaining information. Beautiful rest areas and a gastronomic end to the day in Dattenfeld ensure enjoyment.
Train station Windeck Dattenfeld (Sieg)
Train station Windeck Dattenfeld (Sieg)
From the train station, you can reach the banks of the Sieg in just a few steps. If you have time and patience, you can watch cormorants and grey herons hunting for prey. After a short section on the asphalted cycle path along the Sieg, you reach St. Laurentius Church, which locals proudly call the "Siegtal Cathedral". On the outskirts of the village, the impressive "Dattenfeld Castle" is impressive - the building from the 17th century was expanded and converted in a historicizing manner by its later owners and is now used as a conference and event location. The tour then takes you to Elisenthal on a wide forest path. The tree-covered slopes of the shady valley belong to the "Nutscheid" mountain range. In the forest, the valley opens up a little - you reach the site of a former black powder mill. Founded in 1871, the factory produced highly explosive mixtures until 1918. Stairs, bridges and wooden walkways make exploring the former production site an experience. A rest area at the former boiler house invites you to linger. You continue your tour on a wide forest path, water lilies stand by wet, swampy ponds, and birch trees grow all around. The following section of the path is characterized by forest renewal areas: after the loss of spruce stands, a more climate-stable mixed deciduous forest is developing on the open areas. Across steep meadows past the Ommeroth riding stables, you reach the Engbachtal on a panoramic path over a light ridge. With the stream as your companion, the hike leads uphill through further reforestation areas, where wonderful views over forests, meadows and the town of Dattenfeld reward the effort - and bring the end of the tour into view.
Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Shortcut for families with small children: From the train station. Dattenfeld directly to the Pulvermühle.
Route suitable for "hiking with dogs"
A 560 towards Hennef, AS Hennef (Sieg) Ost – L 333 towards Eitorf to Dattenfeld
Dattenfeld (Sieg) train station, Engbachweg 28, 51570 Windeck
Dattenfeld (Sieg) station: Line S12 and Line S19
Stamping point: Rest area at Gut Ommeroth
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 sights at the starting points of each adventure trail.
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