Rederscheider Weg (W3) - hiking through the Wiesental valley with a view of flying golf balls

Description

Rederscheider Weg (W3)

This approximately 11-kilometre circular hike starts in Günterscheid and takes you through the idyllic Appental valley towards Oberelsaff. You walk past the village community center and a small chapel through wide fields and quiet forest paths. On the way towards Hallerbach, you will reach the hill near Frohnen, where a wonderful view of the Hallerbach valley awaits you. The way back is along quiet paths and rural trails back to Günterscheid. The route is easy to walk and offers you a relaxed hike with lots of nature and wonderful views.

Approach

The parking lot and the parish church are located in the center of the village.

Public transport

There is a convenient public transport connection at the bus stop near the church in Windhagen.

The SB 51 bus line (express bus) takes you to the train station in Bad Honnef (Rhine) every 30 minutes.

Parking

Sufficient free parking spaces are available at the parish church in Windhagen (Navi: Hauptstraße 53, 53578 Windhagen)

Directions

The free parking lot right next to the church in Windhagen offers an ideal opportunity to park your car safely. The start is located opposite the former "Zur Post" restaurant. You walk down the path directly into the forest.

You will soon reach the idyllic Bockental valley. After a few meters, the path leads you past the Schützenhaus to the Bockental hut. It is worth taking a short break here and continuing along beautiful field paths towards Günterscheid.

From Günterscheid, follow the path towards Oberelsaff. On the way, you will pass the village community center and the small chapel, which are worth a short stop. The route continues through open meadows and shady sections of forest until you reach the hill near Frohnen. From here, you have a wonderful view of the Hallerbach valley. The trail then takes you back towards Windhagen, past rural fields and quiet paths, until you reach the starting point again at the parking lot next to the church.

Safety instructions

• Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing that is suitable for the weather and protects you from the cold and wet or the heat and sun.
• Take enough liquid with you. Refreshment stops are not available everywhere.
• Please wear hiking boots appropriate to the route, which will give you sufficient grip even on slippery and steep or rocky and uneven paths.
• If you are of the opinion that certain sections of the trail are not suitable for you, you should avoid them. Especially in adverse weather conditions, muddy and slippery passages can occur on near-natural paths.
• Particularly in the fall, you should also be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide uneven surfaces, roots, stones or holes in the path. You have to expect this type of path impairment when you go on a hike.
• Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always have a suitable hiking map with you for safety reasons.

Equipment

Hiking boots and clothing suitable for the weather are an advantage

Tips

Refreshments after the hike at the "Vierwinden" hotel and restaurant in Windhagen provide a nice and cozy end to the day.

Destination

Parking lot at the church

Starting Point

Parking lot at the church