Haferhain

Haferhain is a forested hill in the Siegen-Wittgenstein region that rises to around 500 meters above sea level. The slopes are covered with forest and offer various paths for exploring the area.

The mountain has long served as a geographic landmark in the region and played a role in defining boundaries. Over time, it remained an important landscape feature of the Siegen-Wittgenstein district.

The name Haferhain combines German words for oats and grove, reflecting how farming shaped the landscape in earlier times. This naming tells you about the region's agricultural past and what the terrain once looked like.

Several hiking trails lead up the mountain and offer different levels of difficulty. The best time to visit is during the warmer months when the trails are easiest to walk.

The mountain sits about 3.5 kilometers away from its nearest higher neighbor, the Hainenberg. This separation makes it a distinct peak in the surrounding terrain.

Elevation above the sea: 503.6 m

GPS coordinates: 50.87294,8.13971

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:31