Natursteig Sieg | Etappe 05 | Eitorf–Herchen

First, the access path leads over the Kelterser Berg to the main path. It then climbs up to Oberbohlscheid, where views open up over the surrounding fields and meadows as well as the elevations of the Bergisches Land. The path leads up and down through mixed woodland and the sometimes mighty holly trees, which do not thrive everywhere in Germany but find an ideal habitat here, are always conspicuous. Above Oberottersbach, forests and meadows alternate - wonderful views of the valley. You circle Rieferath on beautiful paths and forest trails through deciduous forests alternating with sparse woodland areas. A new forest is also gradually growing in the Kaltbach valley after the loss of spruce forests. Shortly before the small Kaltbach flows into the Sieg, you cross the narrow Dehlenbach valley on a narrow path. You climb steeply uphill to the strawberry fields and apple orchards of the “Appelhof” before following an oppressive trace of the past: a so-called Thingplatz, a theater-like meeting place built by the National Socialists, combined with a memorial to the fallen of the First World War. The route then leads to Herchen via an elevated path above the Siegschleife.

©W&A Marketing & Verlag GmbH

Sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for the weather

Worthwhile detour to the Herchen spa gardens

You can reach Eitorf station via the A3 Cologne-Frankfurt. At the Bonn/Siegburg junction take the A 560 towards Hennef, at the Hennef (Ost) junction take the L333 towards Eitorf.

P+R Eitorf West/Bahnhof (215 parking spaces), Am Viehof 5, 53783 Eitorf

P+R Eitorf Ost/Bahnhof (140 parking spaces), Brückenstraße 29, 53783 Eitorf

Eitorf station: RE 9, line S12 and S19

Current departure times

 

Herchen station: RE 9, line S12 and line S19

Current departure times

Natursteig Sieg, Idhuna und Wolfgang Barelds, OutdoorHandbuch Band 303, Der Weg ist das Ziel, ISBN 978-3-86686-346-0, 12,90 €

Wanderkarte Naturregion Sieg: ISBN 978-3-86636-911-5 € 6,95 Euro

Stamping point: Nature trail bench in Kaltbachtal

www.natursteig-sieg.de

Natursteig Sieg on Facebook

All stages of the Natursteig Sieg lead from station to station and are fully marked with the blue Natursteig Sieg logo in both directions. The access routes to the quality hosts, town centers and train stations are marked in yellow. Displays with overview maps and further information on places to stop for refreshments and overnight accommodation as well as places of interest can be found at the stations and at the starting points of the stages.

Eitorf train station

Eitorf train station