The 838 m high Ettelsberg is the local mountain of the Hessian holiday resort Willingen in the Rothaar Mountains. On the mountain is the 62 m high Hochheideturm with a beautiful panoramic view. In summer, the forests around the mountain are ideal for hiking. If you want, you can also take a walk around the mountain lake or visit the Kyrilllehrpad. Mountain bikers come among others. on the World Cup downhill course at their own expense. In winter, on the other hand, the mountain is an attractive alpine ski area.
background
getting there
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By plane
The nearest airport is that Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
(IATA: PAD) , approx. 40 km north).
By train
By train to Willingen (see arrival by train Willingen). From the train station it is a 500 m walk to the valley station of the gondola lift.
To get to the gondola from the train station, keep to the left on the main street. Within sight of the LIDL or REWE markets, turn left into the side street and cross the rails on the bridge. Then keep left again. After crossing the parking lot, the valley station of the cable car is reached.
In the street
- From the Ruhr area: Autobahn A 46 to the end at Bestwig. Drive via Olsberg and Elleringhausen to Willingen.
- From the east of Kassel: Leave the A 44 motorway at the Zierenberg junction. Then over the federal highway 251 Korbach drive to Willingen.
In Willingen, leave the B 251 at the western exit towards Brilon (the junction to the cable car is signposted). There is a free large car park for cars and buses.
mobility
Ettelsberg cable car
An ultra-modern 8-seater gondola lift went into operation on December 1st, 2007 on Ettelsberg. The gondola lift replaced the old double chairlift, which started its service on Ettelsberg in 1971 (at that time it could carry a maximum of 800 people per hour). The new, 1370 m long ropeway overcomes 240 meters in altitude. Up to 2400 people per hour and direction could be transported in 47 gondolas. From December 2011 8 new gondolas were added (capacity since then 2800 people per hour and direction). The gondolas accessible at ground level mean that wheelchairs, strollers or even mountain bikes can be transported without any problems. The gondolas are disengaged at the mountain and valley stations so that it is easy to get on and off.
- Opening hours: The lift is in operation every day (with the exception of the four-week revision, which is usually in November) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attention: in December and January, due to the early onset of darkness, the route only runs until 4.30 p.m. The lift starts at 8 a.m. when the ski is in operation (check the current displays at the mountain and valley stations). The travel time when skiing is usually only about 4 minutes and 40 seconds. In the summer months, the train runs slower so that you can enjoy the view.
- Fares: Adults: ascent or descent € 7.0 (discount with the Willingen tourist card), ascent and descent: € 9.50; Children (6-15 years): ascent or descent: € 5.50, ascent and descent: € 6.50; all prices including one entry to the Hochheideturm; Bicycle or dog per single trip: € 2.00; Contact: Tel .: 05632-969820, www.ettelsberg-seilbahn.de.
- Further information: Picture gallery from Cable car in 2007. (As of 10-2019)
Tourist Attractions
- Hochheideturm - The 59 m high tower was built in 2002. To glazed viewing platform At a height of 875 m you can take the elevator (handicapped accessible; capacity 8 people) or via 241 steps. Great panoramic view (view via webcam from the tower Willingen). Incidentally, the viewing platform is the highest accessible point in the Rothaar Mountains. On the northwest side of the tower is the highest artificial climbing wall in Europe. It is 41 m high.
- - Opening times: daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- - Entrance fees: € 2.50 (adults and children); Combined ticket ascent of the tower with ascent and descent of the gondola: Adults: € 8.00, children (6-15 years): € 5 (as of 03/2012). Tower alone possibly free now?
- Hochheide - The vegetation is worth seeing and has been adapted to the extreme climate of the mountain. At the Hochheideturm there is an information board for the Upland zur Hochheide conservation community.
- Cyrillic Path - Hurricane Kyrill felled several hectares of coniferous forest on the Ettelsberg at the beginning of 2007. The trees were left on 2.5 hectares and a nature trail was set up. The path leads over 400 meters as a climbing path through the fallen trees. The remaining windthrow area was reforested with mixed forest, but not entirely. The high heath should spread out over part of the area.
- Location: The 1 Entry to the Kyrillpfad is on the farm road from the mountain lake to the "Große Grube" crossroads. From the mountain station of the cable car you walk past the mountain lake for about 500 m to the start of the path. The path itself consists of a circular course. The direction of travel is signposted.
- Mountain lake - A reservoir was created for the snow-making system, which went into operation in winter 2007/2008. The 52,000 cubic meter pool can be circled on the dam (beautiful views).
activities
From the mountain station of the gondola to the Ettelsberg you can hike on a slightly hilly high path to the nature reserve "Neuer Hagen". From Clemensberg one has one beautiful view To the south Winterberg with the Bare branches. The artificial viewing hill with a summit cross (with summit book - if available) and benches is on the edge of a quarry. But if you want, you can use the Hochheidehütte stop by. This is about 500 m north of the lookout point. By the way, in the nature reserve the Hochheide placed under protection. Easy route: approx. 4.5 km on paths suitable for pushchairs.
On the way there are two rest areas equipped with benches and a refuge: the Große Grube crossroads and the Scheid rest area.- hike and To stroll walk.
- Mountain bike - Bike arena (world cup route) on the mountain
- Paragliding - you can exercise on the mountain or you can learn.
- Alphorn mass - takes place annually on the last Sunday in August on the mountain.
- A large playground Incidentally, is located directly on the summit between the mountain railway and the Hochheideturm.
Winter sports
In the Ettelsberg / Strycktal area, there are cross-country trails and snow-covered slopes as well as prepared winter hiking trails.
Alpine skiing
The Ettelsberg is integrated into the Willingen ski area. The longest descent on the mountain is 2000 m long. Since 2007 there has been a snow-making system on Ettelsberg, which can be put into operation when the temperatures are below zero. In this way, an approx. 35 cm high blanket of snow can be artificially created within about 60 hours. The snow-covered slopes are then approx. 30 m wide. In addition to the gondola lift on the Ettelsberg, the Willingen ski area has had a modern 6-seater chairlift, 7 drag lifts and 7 conveyor belts that open up a total of 16 km of slopes since 2013.
- - Lift status and snow phone: 05632 - 401132
- - For more information on the ski area, see www.skigebiet-willingen.de
Nordic skiing
The Ettelsberg is a good introduction to the Strycktal cross-country skiing area /Clemensberg. This is especially true if you arrive by train as a cross-country skier. The medium-difficulty cross-country ski trails, with guaranteed snow, are located in the summit area of the Rothaargebirge southwest of the Ettelsberg at an altitude of 780 - 830 m. A total of around 104 km of trails are groomed in the Willinger Upland, including skating trails.
- - to the Trail report
- - Trail map and trail descriptions with elevation profile for Download as a PDF file.
shop
There are shops in Willingen. Here you will find a LIDL and REWE market on the main street in the area of the train station (about 500 m on foot from the valley station of the gondola lift).
kitchen
The Ettelsberghütte with the legendary innkeeper "Siggi von der Heide", who plays the alphorn and sling trumpet, is a popular place to visit (open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tel .: 05632-6750). Here is a. the always freshly prepared pea soup with sausage available, which is served in a glass with a handle.
There is often a party atmosphere in the hut on Saturdays and public holidays. The hut is located directly at the mountain station of the gondola lift.
If you are looking for a quiet alternative to the Ettelsberghütte at the weekend, you can take a hike to the Hochheidehütte (see hiking tip in the box).
nightlife
There is no night life on the mountain. On Saturdays, however, there is often a party atmosphere in the Ettelsberghütte during the day.
accommodation
There is no accommodation on the mountain. In the near Willingen But you can find around 10,000 guest beds in all categories.
security
On party weekends in the Ettelsberghütte you can expect tipsy day trippers on the mountain. As a rule, these contemporaries, who are no longer quite sober, behave peacefully and stick to suggestive sayings.
Practical advice
- Willingen Tourist Information - Waldecker Str. 12, 34508 Willingen (Upland), Tel .: 05632 - 401180
- Ettelsberg Seilbahn GmbH, Zur Hoppecke 5, 34508 Willingen (Upland), Tel .: 05632-969820, Fax: 05632-9698228
Cell phone reception is possible on the mountain.
trips
- Hike to the Hochheide am Clemensberg (see box above)
- Descent from Ettelsberg through the Strycktal. Here can the Mühlenkopfschanze can be visited. If you feel like it, you can take the funicular up to the inrun tower (difference in altitude 123 m) and then take the elevator to cover another 28 meters to the jump (see opening times and prices www.weltcup-willingen.de). From the inrun tower you can also hike back to Ettelsberg, climbing slightly over the "Große Grube" crossroads.
literature
Web links
- Side of the Ettelsberg cable car
- Willingen tourist information
- Webcam of the Ettelsberg cable car - View from the Hochheideturm to Willingen; View of the mountain station of the cable car.
