The Clemensberg is an 837 m high vantage point in the Rothaar Mountains. The mountain can be found here on the main ridge of the mountains between Willingen and Winterberg. The ridge hiking trail runs over the mountain Rothaarsteig. On the north side there is a rare high heath landscape that has been placed under protection.
background
There is a diabass quarry on the south side of the mountain. An information board at the viewing point provides information about the Diabase and the geology of the mountain.
getting there
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By plane
The nearest airport is that Regional airport Paderborn / Lippstadt, which is about 40 km northwest.
By train
With the train up Willingen. From there with the gondola to the Ettelsberg (walk from the train station to the valley station approx. 800 m). You then walk about 4 km on a beautiful ridge path to the viewpoint on Clemensberg.
In the street
The approach to Clemensberg is via the B 480 Olsberg - Winterberg. In Niedersfeld turn off the B 480 in the direction of Hochheidehütte at the 1 bakery . The road meanders through the forest up to the mountain. Here there is the above Niedersfeld 1 Parking lot for hikers.
mobility
Clemensberg can only be explored on foot or by bike. From the parking lot above Niedersfeld bei you walk about 2 km to the Hochheide and the new Clemensberg.
Note: In Openstreetmap there are two parking spaces located higher up. However, it is unclear with the data status 08-2013 whether these can be accessed legally (one access route is set to "forbidden" on the map).
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Lookout point with summit cross on the "New Clemensberg" - From the 837 m high hill on the edge of the quarry you have a beautiful southwest view over the Rothaar Mountains Winterberg With Bare branches. Why "New Clemesnberg". Quite simple: The 839 m high summit of the original Clemensberg was "dismantled" in the quarry. According to the Openstreetmap, the old summit was about 500 m to the east in what is now the northeast corner of the quarry.
- By the way, there are benches at the summit cross, but no refuge. If there is a risk of thunderstorms, however, you can probably find shelter in the iron demolition shelter, which is just below the lookout point (space for about 4 people standing close together). It is not known to what extent the equipotential bonding is guaranteed in the ground.
- 1 Hochheide "New Hagen" . This nature reserve is particularly worth visiting in August when the heather is in bloom.
- 2 Hoppeckequelle - No sight on the roadside coming from Ettelsberg.
activities
- Walks and hikes:
- -High-altitude hike to the Ettelsberg: The slightly hilly route leads to the mountain on roads suitable for pushchairs. On the way you pass two rest areas (each equipped with tables, benches and shelters). On the Ettelsberg the Hochheideturm can be climbed and there is a stop at the Ettelsberghütte. The length of the route is around 4 km one way. If you arrive via Willingen, it is best to walk this route to Clemensberg.
- In the winter:
- -Nordic skiing - If there is enough snow, a classic trail is groomed on the Hochheide. Incidentally, there is a connection to the Willingen cross-country skiing area in the direction of Ettelsberg and Strycktal, which is already in the Hessian area.
- -Alpine skiing - There is a 500 m long lift on the southern slope of the mountain near Hildfeld.
- - Further information on winter sports in the Rothaar Mountains can be found in the relevant section Themed article to find.
kitchen
accommodation
There are no accommodations on the Clemensberg.
The next guest beds can be found in Hildfeld, Niedersfeld or in Willingen.
security
At the edge of the quarry there are cast-iron shelters that can or should be sought out during blasting.
Practical advice
- Winterberg Tourist Information, Am Kurpark 6, D-59955 Winterberg, Tel .: 02981-92500, Fax: 02981-925024, Winterberg tourism website
- Willingen Tourist Information - Waldecker Str. 12, 34508 Willingen (Upland), Tel .: 05632 - 401180, Willingen tourist information
trips
- Hike to the Ettelsberg near Willingen (approx. 4 km along a beautiful mountain trail)
