Hohenroth: Circular hike Höllbergweg D1

Description

The Höllkopf is with 642 meters the highest elevation in the Hessian Westerwald and in the Lahn-Dill district. The telecommunications tower was built at the end of the 1970s and replaced the then outdated steel tower. The tower originally measured 108 meters in height, but in 1990 the top 15 meters of the tip were removed as part of the expansion of Siegerland Airport. The upper concrete platform is 78 m high, the steel tip mounted on top is another 15 meters high, so the tower rises 93 m on the Höllkopf and even holds its own against the nearby wind turbines of the Fuchskaute. Meanwhile, the tower has lost many of its parabolic mirrors for microwave radio, now many rod antennas for digital technology adorn the structure. The radio station FFH broadcasts its program here on frequency 106.8. From the nearby Höllberghütte of the volunteer fire brigade Hohenroth, there is a magnificent panoramic view over the Lahn valley to the Taunus in suitable weather.

Approach

A45 coming from the south:

At exit 26 Herborn West, take B255 towards Rennerod/Bad Marienberg/Driedorf

Take the second exit at the roundabout and continue towards Bad Marienberg

At the next roundabout take the third exit to stay on B255

First left turn onto Zum Höllberg

A45 coming from the north:

At exit 24 Haiger/Burbach, head towards B54

Turn left onto B54 (Signs to Limburg/Rennerod/Bad Marienberg/Neunkirchen/Burbach/Siegerland Airport/U40)

At the B54 / Siegerland Airport roundabout take the first exit and continue on B54

Turn left onto B414

At the roundabout take the first exit (B255)

Turn left onto Zum Höllberg

Parking

Coordinates: 50.643407, 8.137993

Parking: Exit of Hohenroth, opposite the little water house

Address: Zum Höllberg, 35759 Driedorf OT Hohenroth

Entrance ski area Höllkopf

Directions

The path leads from the exit of Hohenroth from the old little water house towards Höllberg. Passing the telecommunications tower and the Hohenroth barbecue hut, it continues to the Höllkopf. From there to "Brauns Hütte" and back via Kaiserstraße to the forest area "Zum Stein." Over the "Alte Bitz" you then reach the starting point again.

Safety instructions

• Wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate, functional clothing that protects you from cold and wet or heat and sun.
• Take enough fluids with you. There are not stops available everywhere.
• Please wear appropriate hiking boots on the path that provide enough grip even on slippery and steep or rocky and uneven paths.
• If you think certain sections are not walkable for you, you should bypass them. Especially in adverse weather conditions, there can be muddy and slippery passages on natural paths.
• Especially in autumn, note that fallen leaves can cover unevenness, roots, stones or holes in the path. You must expect such path impairments when hiking.
• Although the path is consistently well marked, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons.
• Not suitable for strollers
• Not suitable for wheelchair users

Equipment

Sturdier footwear recommended!

Tips

Viewpoints: Höllkopf towards Dilltal and Rothaargebirge, Höllberghütte towards Lahntal-Taunus

Literature

https://www.driedorf.de/wandern-radfahren/articles/hoellbergweg-d1.html

Destination

Exit of Hohenroth at the old little water house, address: Zum Höllberg, 35759 Driedorf OT Hohenroth

Starting Point

Exit of Hohenroth at the old little water house, address: Zum Höllberg, 35759 Driedorf OT Hohenroth