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Weiße Frau - along slopes and rough pastures around Brilon-Rösenbeck
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/ Blockwald an der „Weißen Frau“ bei Brilon-RösenbeckPhoto: Werner Schubert, Biologische Station Hochsauerlandkreis -
/ Aussichtspunkt „Weiße Frau“Photo: Biologische Station Hochsauerlandkreis
At the summit of the Weiße Frau, you have a good view of the hilly landscape called "Padberger Schweiz" (Padberg Switzerland). On the slopes you hike through scree forests and other valuable forest communities, which are home to orchids like the White Helleborine and the Narrow-leaved Helleborine. The deciduous forests hold breeding populations of such rare bird species as the Stock Dove and the Red Kite.
When walking around the Egge you will experience a mosaic of rough pastures and Mat Grass fields, as well as damp and wet grasslands in the area of springs. In summer, your hike will be accompanied by the songs of Skylarks and Tree Pipits. Botanical eye-catchers include Maiden Pink, Gold thistle and Centaury while the nose is delighted by the Broad-leaved Thyme, whose scent rises when the sun heats the ground in the summer.
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The western trail R1 with a length of about 3.5 kilometres leads from the car park to the dry grassland in the Egge area and also offers a beautiful view. At some points along both trails you can, on a clear day, see the tall rocks of the Bruchhauser Steine that there are more than 20 kilometres away.
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Public transport
The closest bus stop is called "Rösenbeck, Laurentiusstraße" (about 3 minutes’ walk to the starting point of the hiking trail).For current timetable information, please visit: http://efa.vrr.de
Getting there
From Brilon, take the B7 trunk road in the direction of Marsberg and turn onto the K58 to Rösenbeck. Inside the village, follow the main road to the church on the right-hand side and turn right into the street "Zur Weißen Frau". On the left-hand side you will see the hiking car park "Alte Schule Rösenbeck".Address for satnavs: Zur Weißen Frau 7, 59929 Rösenbeck (Brilon)
GPS (UTM): 32 U 478044, 5695213
Google coordinates: 51.407720, 8.684330
Parking
Hiking car park "Alte Schule Rösenbeck". As an alternative in the case of construction work: car park at the nearby churchCoordinates
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Equipment
Sturdy shoes, because some stretches of the trail are unsurfaced and rocky.Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
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