The Birkegge is a rock on the mountainside of Overlackersberg west of Wulmeringhausen. You can reach the Birkegge from Wulmeringhausen via the circular route W2 or from Olsberg via the main hiking route Raute 1. From the Birkegge you have a beautiful view of the amusement park Fort Fun and the Elpetal.

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Legolas

August 23, 2018

Mountain biking

Nice trail with a nice view from a rock. You are at the height of the treetops and look down steeply.

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tingeljane

November 12, 2021

Hiking

A haunted place when it is foggy.

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Elevation 680 m

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Saturday 4 April

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Location: Olsberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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