Altenfeld: Hiking at the Four-Country Corner

With the “Past the Four-Country Corner” route, Altenfeld offers a specific starting point for planning a stay centered on hiking. The route connects fields, forest and the Elpe Valley with named destinations and leads back to Altenfeld. If you’re looking for a hotel, this hike can be a helpful reference point for your plans.

Hiking and local destinations in Altenfeld

The route starts at the hiking portal in Altenfeld and leads through fields, forest and the Elpe Valley to Leiserstein/Four-Country Corner, Gut Krauseholz and Montanus Chapel. On the way back to Altenfeld, it passes Hubertus Chapel, dating from 1654. The route runs along the edge of Rothaargebirge Nature Park. Open fields, wooded hills and the Elpe watercourse shape the hiking experience; there are views from Leiserstein/Four-Country Corner. The view there contrasts with the fields, wooded hills and Elpe watercourse that characterize the route. Trail conditions and markings may change; check the current situation before setting out.

Altenfeld also has a small park with a Kneipp footbath, as well as walking and cycling paths. For your planning, these differ from the route: while the hike connects several named stops, the park and paths offer other ways to enjoy outdoor activities. Free parking is available at the route’s starting point. Check local conditions for parking and facilities, as amenities and parking rules may change.

Winterberg as the wider destination

The wider destination of Winterberg includes other attractions. The “Family First” loop in the Winterberg Trail Park is suitable for trail beginners and families looking to get their first experience on trails. With its distinctive arch, the St. George ski jump rises 80 meters above the Rothaargebirge at Herrloh and is considered a landmark of Winterberg.

The Panorama Erlebnis Bridge in the wider Winterberg destination is 435 meters long and 20 meters high. Five fun elements let visitors climb along, above, below or beside the bridge. It is accessible to wheelchair users; dogs are welcome on a leash. The bridge offers views of Winterberg, its landmarks and attractions, as well as Winterberg Bike Park. Check current operating conditions before your visit.

The Winterberg ski lift carousel offers 44 kilometers of downhill runs on groomed slopes and modern chairlifts. Check seasonal operating details before making your plans. The two offerings focus on different activities: getting started on trails or skiing downhill on groomed slopes.

The historic Astenturm is a destination in Winterberg, located on Kahler Asten at an elevation of 841 meters. The wider Winterberg destination also includes the 142-kilometer Lenne Route, which starts at the source of the Lenne and leads through forests and meadows to Hagen.

Discover more destinations: Altastenberg, Grönebach, Silbach, Elkeringhausen, Mollseifen, Züschen, Hildfeld, Neuastenberg

View the wider travel overview: Winterberg.