The Cross-Country Area
The Winterberg cross-country skiing area is part of the Sauerland Nordic Sports Arena, which comprises a network of more than 500 kilometres of cross-country ski trails. Around Winterberg you will find about 50 km of cross-country trails, most of them of medium difficulty.
Bremberg cross-country skiing trails
At Bremberg in the southwest of Winterberg there are four medium-difficulty cross-country ski runs as well as the demanding Bremberg 5 with a total ascent of 257 metres, which can be combined with each other. There is also the cross-country stadium with a 1.1-kilometre-long lap, which can be covered with snow and illuminated. The cross-country ski runs at Bremberg are prepared for the classic style as well as for skating.
Kuhlenberg cross-country skiing trails and Rauher Bush
In the north of Winterberg the three Kuhlenberg trails and the Rauher Busch round start. With a length of 10.6 kilometres, the Kuhlenbergloipe 1 is the longest trail in Winterberg. With the exception of the easy Kuhlenbergloipe 3, the trails here belong to the medium difficulty category. The Rauher Busch and Kuhlenberg round cross-country ski runs, as well as their connecting and feeder cross-country ski runs, are only classically groomed.
Cross-country skiing school
Those who lack the necessary know-how can take advantage of the Winterberg cross-country skiing school. The programme regularly includes beginners' classic courses. Advanced classic and skating courses are also available on request. The meeting point of the cross-country skiing school is the large Bremberg car park. There is also a ski rental.
The Most Beautiful Tracks
Rough bush trail: 3.7 km - medium - classic
Kuhlenbergloipe 1: 10,6 km - medium - classic
Kuhlenberg cross-country trail 2: 4.2 km - medium - classic
Kuhlenberg cross-country trail 3: 4.0 km - easy - classic
Brembergloipe 1: 2,2 km - medium - classic/skating
Brembergloipe 2: 3,2 km - medium - classic/skating
Bremberg track 3: 4.8 km - medium - classic/skating
Bremberg track 4: 5,7 km - medium - classic/skating
Brembergloipe 5: 8,7 km - difficult - Classic/Skating
Stadium round (Bremberg): 1.1 km - easy - classic/skating - illuminated
Interesting facts
- Offering 50 km cross-country trails, Winterberg is among the 5 largest Cross-Country Skiing Areas in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Winterberg is among the 10 best rated Cross-Country Skiing Areas in Germany.
- Elevated between 600 m and 800 m, the Cross-Country Skiing Area is among the 5 highest elevated Cross-Country Skiing Areas in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 125 cm at summit elevation and 50 cm at the base. Therefore Winterberg is among the 5 cross-Country Skiing Areas with best snow conditions in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Getting Here
From Siegen you take the B62 via Netphen and Erndtebrück to Leimstruth. Turn left there and take the B480 at Hemschlar towards Bad Berleburg. The main road leads directly to Winterberg. If you want to go to the Bremberg cross-country ski runs, you can park at the parking lot of the Brembergkopf lift II of the ski lift carousel Winterberg. The Rauher-Busch-Loipe is best reached from the parking lot at the Herrloh practice lifts.
