Who is on the way today, learns something about the hardships under which the 30 KG heavy wire rings had to be transported through the valleys and over the heights on the way past the iron prayer "and the dead man".

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Sechzigtoni

July 6, 2018

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This highlight is located on the Drahthandelsweg. It leads from Lüdenscheid to Iserlohn via Altena. You can divide it into 2 stages and walk in both directions.

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KlemensM

April 14, 2018

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Whoever comes from Altena, reaches this sign, knows about the second meaning of the "dead man".

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Elevation 360 m

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Location: Altena, Märkischer Kreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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