*The hiking trail is temporarily closed due to forestry work (as of 07.01.2025)*

Even the approach is an experience, no matter which direction you come from: the deep valley with its rocks and wooded slopes, the Rur, which makes its way lively and powerful at the same time, the fertile meadows and of course Hammer, which nestles close to the edge of the valley floor.

Current condition:

The Bartholomäussteg in Hammer "Am Hammerwerk" is closed until further notice. It is not possible to cross the Rur. For this reason, the route of the path has been rerouted. This is signposted on site and leads "Am Hammerwerk" along the RurUfer cycle path to Grünentalstraße (K21). After a short stretch along the road, a path on the right leads to the "Holderknipp". At the end of the path, you rejoin the hiking trail. This extends the hiking trail by approx. 1.6 km.