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Hochsauerlandkreis
Sundern (Sauerland)

"Kuhschiss"-Hagen near Sundern

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"Kuhschiss"-Hagen near Sundern

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    Best Hikes to "Kuhschiss"-Hagen near Sundern

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    1. Maria Chapel – The Tough Country Life loop from Hagen (Sauerland)

    11.4km

    03:13

    230m

    230m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 23, 2025

    "Kuhschiss-Hagen" is the unofficial and humorous nickname for the Hagen district of the town of Sundern in the Sauerland region. According to tradition, the name originated from a curious incident in early motorcycle history:

    According to legend, after inventing the motorcycle, inventor Gottfried Daimler crashed in Hagen-Sundern after slipping on cow dung, the remains of a herd of cows, on the main road. The combination of fresh cow dung and slippery cobblestones led to the accident, and the place name "Kuhschiss-Hagen" jokingly took root.
    The term, incidentally, has no negative connotations; instead, it is used today with self-deprecation and pride by residents and clubs, such as the Schützenbruderschaft (shooting club).

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      February 2, 2025

      Main street through the small town of Hagen.

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        Location: Sundern (Sauerland), Hochsauerlandkreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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