Gillerturm Observation Tower – Ginsburg Castle loop from Vormwald

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Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein

Hilchenbach

Gillerturm Observation Tower – Ginsburg Castle loop from Vormwald

Moderate

4.8

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Gillerturm Observation Tower – Ginsburg Castle loop from Vormwald

02:08

7.39km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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57 m

Zollposten Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Building looks very inviting from the outside. Location can be booked for events. But I have no experience myself. But you hear mostly good things about it.

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4.45 km

Ginsberger Heide

Highlight • Natural

A very beautiful piece of nature and attractive in every season. A good integration of tourism and visitors is practiced here on the Rothaarsteig. Many hiking trails for all types …

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4.47 km

Gillerberg Hiking Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Small hiking parking lot directly on the Rothaarsteig.

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4.83 km

15 meter high, listed lookout tower on the Giller. The tower was built in 1892 by the SGV Hilchenbach department. 72 steps lead to the observation deck, on which there is an information board with a distance table.

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4.84 km

Gillerberg Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great all-round view, worth the climb the tower.

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5.61 km

Charcoal burner's hut near Ginsburg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Small hut where you can grill. Benches are also available outdoors.

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6.21 km

Ginsburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Ginsburg is the ruin of a significant hilltop castle from the 12th century and landmark of the city of Hilchenbach.
The view from the freely accessible tower is outstanding …

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