X21 Waldecker-Weg

Brilon - Pulvermühle - Bontkirchen - Ottlar - Schweinsbühl - Rhena - Eisenberg - Nordenbeck - Nieder-Ense - Edertalsperre, Herzhausen

This 49.2 km route is a major undertaking — excellent fitness, reliable navigation, and multi-day planning are required. End-to-end time is roughly 10 hours and 56 minutes.

Point-to-point in layout, this trail takes you from A to B across the landscape. Consider your return logistics before heading out. The trail is officially waymarked as X21, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

As a Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail is maintained and waymarked at the regional level. It typically connects towns, villages, and natural highlights across the wider area.