A particular highlight is the wide variety of views across diverse landscapes, ranging from the mighty ridges of the Rothaar Range, through magnificent valley views of Birlenbach and Langenholdinghausen, to vistas of significant landmarks of the region’s industrial history, such as the steelworks within the city limits.

In late summer, the heathland is in full bloom, lending the area a particularly enchanting display of purple hues.

The route of the circular walk through the Trupbach Heath has been optimised and is now signposted even more clearly. This allows you to explore the varied landscape of the heath at a leisurely pace and without any detours. As part of the ‘Erlebnisweg Sieg’ trail, it is marked by a white ‘S’ on a red background (see first picture).

Distance: 15.2 km
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Ascent: 350 m
Descent: 350 m

Parking: ‘Erlebniswald Historischer Tiergarten’ hiking car park, Trupbach hiking car park, Wellersberg hiking car park

Public transport: From Siegen Central Bus Station (ZOB), take the C116 towards Weidenau; alight at Siegen Hofgutstraße (it’s about a 15-minute walk from the bus stop)

Places to stop for refreshments: Das Kesselhaus

Anna’s tip: Make sure you go for a walk when the heather is in bloom! The best time is in August, in the morning when the sun is shining – that’s when the heather looks simply stunning. One of my favourite moments in the Siegerland!

Details and further information can be found here: komoot.com/de-de/tour/3300019555