Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Bench With a View of Balve

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A bench that is well placed here with a beautiful view. The benches here are really scarce!

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6.02 km

View of the Ruhr Area

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From here you have a breathtaking view of the mountains around you and the Ruhr area. It is advisable to take a pair of binoculars with you.

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10.1 km

Feldhof Cave

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The Feldhof Cave awaits you after a bend. It is very large and you should take a flashlight with you to explore so that you don't end up standing in the dark. A very interesting historical place.

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10.3 km

Seven Maidens Rock Formation

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Seven groups of virgin rocks, on a challenging route towards Balve or Hemer-Brockhausen.

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10.6 km

Hönne Viaduct

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The old viaduct spans the Hönne.

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11.1 km

Hönne Riverside Trail

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Beautiful path along the Hönne

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11.1 km

Hönne Trail

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The Hönnepfad is great when it is dry, in wet weather it is very slippery

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11.9 km

Cave Trail along the Hönne

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The Hönne is a small tributary of the Ruhr. The hiking trail that follows her for a stretch is very natural, narrow and extremely beautiful.

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17.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

2.64 km

2.17 km

Surfaces

4.95 km

4.28 km

4.23 km

4.15 km

204 m

Elevation

Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

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Thursday 27 November

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