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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Altenkirchen
Kirchen (Sieg)

Freusburg – Freusburg Mill loop from Kirchen (Sieg)

Hard

4.9

(41)

111

hikers

Freusburg – Freusburg Mill loop from Kirchen (Sieg)

04:57

16.8km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.14 km for 260 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.11 km

View of Kirchen from Alexanderhöhe

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Great rest bench with a beautiful view of churches.

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9.93 km

View of Freusburg

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Local residents have placed a porch swing in a reasonably stable position in the forest. It's great for a little break.

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10.9 km

Freusburg

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The Freusburg is an early medieval hill fort.
It has been used as a youth hostel since 1928. It is one of the most visited hostels in Germany.
It lies on the Siegerländer Höhenring.

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11.4 km

Historic Old Town of Freusburg

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Old half-timbered houses and the castle, which has now been converted into a youth hostel, towers high above the community.

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14.3 km

Freusburg Mill

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The Freusburger mill is a former mill powered by water power in the district of Freusburg the city of churches in the district of Altenkirchen.

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14.9 km

Small tunnel 🙃

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16.3 km

St. Michael's Catholic Church (Kirchen)

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"After the 233-year simultaneum was dissolved by a contract in 1885, the Catholic parish of Kirchen was able to begin preparations for the construction of its own church. The …

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16.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

4.39 km

3.84 km

995 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.78 km

5.16 km

1.82 km

1.38 km

1.07 km

359 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

11°C

6°C

89 %

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