Hainchen Moated Castle – View of Siegerland loop from Hainchen

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein

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Hainchen Moated Castle – View of Siegerland loop from Hainchen

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Hainchen Moated Castle – View of Siegerland loop from Hainchen

02:21

36.6km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

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176 m

Hainchen Moated Castle

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The Hainchen moated castle with its eventful history is a cultural and historical monument that depicts architectural and structural evidence of different epochs in the history of the Siegerland. It …

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1.43 km

Haincher Höhe Rest Area and Wooden Sculpture

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Starting point for beautiful tours over the Rothaarsteig.

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2.71 km

View of Siegerland

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In the foreground you can see the Johannland and on the horizon the tower on the Eisernhardt up to the wind turbine on the Rabenhain.

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3.47 km

Haincher Höhe State Border (Hessen–North Rhine-Westphalia)

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At the crest of the road you can get from one federal state to the other. The Rothaarsteig runs along this ridge.

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4.64 km

Bettelbuche (Offdillner Bahnhof Junction)

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The place is also known as the Bettelbuche.

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12.5 km

Hammerweiher

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Personally, I do not think it's so good to set a highlight for a daytime. It is also a beautiful pond without sunrise or sunset.

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19.4 km

Dietzhölze Stream and Wooden Bridge

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A superb and relaxing spot. It's somewhat hidden on the bike path between Wissenbach and Eibelshausen. Coming from Wissenbach, you'll see a small descent through the thicket on your left—you have to go down there.

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