Activities and leisure options in the area

The Karimu is located in the southern Siegerland – between the Westerwald and Sauerland, surrounded by forests and meadows, yet conveniently situated near the A45 motorway. Whether right outside the house or on the Rothaarsteig at your doorstep: there is space here for both activity and relaxation.

On the grounds

Games & Sports in the Open Air

Beach volleyball, table tennis, barbecue and campfire area as well as a playing meadow – right outside the door and ideal for groups.

Right by the house

On the grounds

Room of Silence

A room of silence for all those who want to find peace in between – a place to pause in the middle of the house.

Right by the house

Nature

Swimming pond

A swimming pond nearby for warm days – a refreshing retreat right in nature.

Right by the house

Hiking

Rothaarsteig trail „Trödelsteinpfad“

Circular route from the Buchhellertal to the Trödelsteine – basalt formations, shady forests and wide views, ideal for a day out.

Start in Burbach burbach-siegerland.de

Hiking

Rothaarsteig

The well-known long-distance hiking trail runs very nearby and invites day trips and Nordic walking rounds.

Nearby rothaarsteig.de

Hiking

Literature in Nature

Themed trail in the romantic Hickengrund with audio stations – Goethe, Schiller and Novalis accompany you through the three-country corner.

Themed trail burbach-siegerland.de

Hiking

Goat hiking with the Hickenziegen

Guided hikes with goats through the Hickengrund and along the Rothaarsteig – plus goat yoga, culinary tours and family events.

Guided Tour hickenziegen.de

Cycling

Through the Villages

Cycling tour through the hilly, romantic landscape of the southern Siegerland, passing through the villages of Burbach.

Cycling Tour

Cycling

Through the Buchhellertal

One of the most beautiful stream valleys in the Siegerland – great also for relaxed, low-gradient tours along the water.

Valley Route

Nature

Viewpoints

Gilbergskopf and the viewing platform Helleraue offer wide views over Burbach – great for hiking and picnicking.

Panoramic View

Nature

Rocks & Stones

Trödelsteine, „Großer Stein“ and the „Wildweiberhäuschen“ – legend-shrouded formations of cooled magma.

Natural Monument

Nature

Nature Park Information Centre

The „Alte Vogtei“ in Burbach provides information about the Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge – a great starting point for excursions.

Burbach burbach-siegerland.de

Family

Open-air pool & Mini Golf Burbach

Classic family destinations in town: the Burbach open-air pool and a mini golf course for young and old.

May–Sept. burbach-siegerland.de

Family

Panorama-Park Sauerland

Wildlife park with wolves, lynxes and bison, plus a summer toboggan run and climbing fun – a worthwhile day trip.

Day trip panopark.de

Family

PHÄNOMENTA Lüdenscheid

Interactive hands-on museum with around 200 experiment stations – the right address for rainy days.

In rainy weather phaenomenta-luedenscheid.de

Sights

Heimhof-Theater

Lovingly restored theatre in Burbach featuring cabaret, theatre and readings – a lovely way to end a day of hiking.

Burbach heimhoftheater.de

Sights

Altstadt Freudenberg

The famous half-timbered town centre „Alter Flecken“ – one of the most photographed townscapes in the region.

Day trip freudenberg-wirkt.de

Sights

Schloss Berleburg & Wisent-Welt

Princely ancestral seat with museum and park – nearby the Wisent-Welt Wittgenstein on the Rothaarsteig.

Bad Berleburg schloss-berleburg.de

Tip: Tour maps and current trail information are available at the Touristinfo Burbach in the „Alte Vogtei“. We are also happy to assist you at the reception desk.

Hiking trails around the Karimu

All Easy Moderate Challenging Walking time To the hiking trail Hiking car park Schematic overview – routes are stylized, lengths and elevation meters are approximate values. Details via the respective hiking trail link. km m h min Hike around Karimu Hikes around Karimu Natural Pond Loop Short after-work loop starting from the hiking car park above the natural bathing pond – great for filling the gap between two conference sessions. Afterwards, the pond or the mini golf course at the recreation area beckons. Audio Trail Großer Stein Circular route with nine listening stations by the Rothaarsteig Association, accessible via QR code at each sign. Runs within sight of the natural monument along local paths. To the Fortified Church of Würgendorf Over the ridge and into the neighbouring village to the over 700-year-old fortified church with its octagonal tower – one of the oldest churches in South Westphalia. Since 2022 a media venue: devotion or music via touchscreen, expressly designed for hikers too. No marked circular route, plan your own route. Großer Stein and Wetterbachtal The grand local loop: right from the start, the route climbs steadily uphill for over two kilometres; at the top, a branch leads to the natural monument Großer Stein. After the forest clearing, sweeping views open up all the way to the Lahn valley. Rothaarsteig Trail Romantic Hickengrund Certified Rothaarsteig trail with literature stations, northern loop starting from Lützeln. Past a forest swing, old crusher plant and kaolin clay pit. Karimu is the official refreshment stop of the tour – walking time applies to the northern loop.