Schmelzhüttenweg, L3

Auf dem Rothaarsteigzubringer geht es zur Schmelzhütte bei Girkhausen und zurück bergan über einen schmalen Wiesenweg zum Dorfgarten in Langewiese.

This 6.8 km route sits in the sweet spot for a half-day outing — long enough to feel rewarding, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Expect around 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Laid out as a circular walk, this trail finishes exactly where it begins — no need to arrange transport back or retrace your steps. The trail is officially waymarked as L3, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.