Graf Stolberg Hut – High heath on the Kahler Pön loop from Usseln

Hiking trails & Routes

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Willingen (Upland)

Graf Stolberg Hut – High heath on the Kahler Pön loop from Usseln

Moderate

4.7

(175)

588

hikers

Graf Stolberg Hut – High heath on the Kahler Pön loop from Usseln

02:22

8.49km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Kahle Pön bei Usseln

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.27 km

Rail viaduct in Usseln

Highlight • Bridge

Four-arch, single-track railway bridge on the route between Korbach and Brilon Wald.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.93 km

Cowbells at the Diemel Spring

Highlight • Structure

"From grass to milk" is the name of this station on the milk adventure trail near the Diemel spring. So you learn here how milk is made from grass and then you can give a little cowbell concert.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.36 km

Graf Stolberg Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great hut that can be used as the start or end point of many hikes in the Waldeck Sauerland. There is a parking lot within walking distance. Delicious schnitzel and wheat beer!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.47 km

Kahler Pön Hochheide

Highlight • Natural Monument

This beautiful heathland in the Kahle Pön nature reserve should not be missed.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.14 km

Summit cross on the Kahler Pön

Highlight • Summit

In the past, tree-free heather areas dominated wide stretches of land on the heights of the Rothaargebirge. Afforestation with spruce trees has reduced this form of cultural landscape to a …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.19 km

View over Usseln and Willingen

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice barbecue spot for the family. Reachable even by car.

Showing Translation

Tip by

6.27 km

High heath on the Kahler Pön

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful view from the summit cross over Usseln and the opposite mountains. Above the cross as well as on the back of the mountain there are shelters for resting. Highly recommended in every season.

Showing Translation

Tip by

6.38 km

Barbecue and shelter hut at Kahler Pön

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Grill hut below the summit cross Kahler Pön (Usseln). Station for resting or as weather protection.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.49 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

1.52 km

658 m

550 m

250 m

233 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

1.79 km

1.34 km

879 m

661 m

440 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

Weather

Thursday 1 October

17°C

10°C

21 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

February 27, 2024,U3 - Usseln vorbei an der Diemelquelle bis zur Graf Stolberg Hütte, zurück über Kahle Pön nach Usseln

Very nice service at the Graf Stolberg Hut, we were there before opening time, but there was already a latte for us and a cup of water for our four-legged friend.

Showing Translation

December 26, 2024,Uplandwege: Runde zum Kahlen Pön

We do this short tour on a beautiful, bright winter day. The snow has melted, but the sun brings a little color to the pale winter landscape. The sea of fog in the valleys and depressions in the east is also really beautiful.

Here are Frank's impressions of the tour: komoot.de/tour/1993692372?ref=atd

Showing Translation

July 13, 2022,Usseln - Diemelquelle Kahle Pön

Great round over the mountains with great views over the Sauerland

Showing Translation

December 26, 2024,Upland: Über die Echternschlade und den Kahlen Pön

On days when thick fog covers the lower areas, it is simply more beautiful in the upland. The views of the valley are truly fascinating.
Here you can find Anette's recordings: komoot.de/tour/1993706457

Showing Translation