X21 Waldecker-Weg

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

At 49.2 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 10 hours and 56 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Look for the X21 trail markings to stay on the official route.

A Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail weaves through the regional landscape connecting villages, viewpoints, and countryside.