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Kirchhundem

Schwarzbachtal – Rhein-Weser Tower loop from Schwarzbachsystem mit Haberg und Krenkeltal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Olpe

Kirchhundem

Schwarzbachtal – Rhein-Weser Tower loop from Schwarzbachsystem mit Haberg und Krenkeltal

Moderate

4.3

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Schwarzbachtal – Rhein-Weser Tower loop from Schwarzbachsystem mit Haberg und Krenkeltal

03:54

13.8km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5 m

Hochheide hiking car park

Highlight • Parking

In the past in the middle of the green, today unfortunately right next to a deforested forest area.

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2.83 km

Remains of the Schwarzbachtal Viaduct

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Hard to comprehend today, but through this beautiful nature reserve once led a railway line (Altenhundem-Birkelbach). Remains of the first bridge pillar of the impressive viaduct that led the railway …

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2.89 km

Schwarzbachtal

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This part of the Schwarzbach valley is really worth seeing. Really a feast for the eyes. The valley is wide and the forest around it is very beautiful. The stream itself makes the whole thing perfect.

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5.37 km

Rothaarsteig kilometer marker

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From here it is another 70 km to Dillenburg

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8.18 km

Rhein-Weser Tower

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The Rhein-Weser-Turm is a highlight in the truest sense of the word. It is located on a side of the Westerberg near Oberhundem and sits another 24 meters on top, …

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11.4 km

Schwarzbach Ford and Wooden Bridge

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Bridge or through the water? The decision is up to you!

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11.6 km

Rothaar Bench in the Schwarzbach Valley

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Banks are not very many in Schwarzbachtal. The more you enjoy the break on this. 😊

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11.7 km

Ford Across the Habecker Bach

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There are stepping stones at the edge of the ford so that you don't get your feet wet.

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

239 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

2.94 km

2.83 km

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

17°C

10°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

August 31, 2025,Schwarzbachtal ~ Rhein-Weser-Turm

I did miss the heavy rain that always greets me in the valley, but this was still the quiet tour I needed after the last few somewhat more adventurous tours. That's why I deliberately chose my favorite valley. This time, I finally visited the Rhine-Weser Tower.
What's new in the Schwarzbach Valley is that everything is fenced off due to …

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Schwarzbachtal – Rhein-Weser Tower loop from Schwarzbachsystem mit Haberg und Krenkeltal

Hochheide hiking car park

Remains of the Schwarzbachtal Viaduct

Schwarzbachtal

Rothaarsteig kilometer marker

Rhein-Weser Tower

Schwarzbach Ford and Wooden Bridge

Rothaar Bench in the Schwarzbach Valley

Ford Across the Habecker Bach

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