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: November 13, 2025

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679 m

Selm-Cappenberg Water Tower

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The water tower was built in 1922 in brick construction with a square floor plan. As the landlord explained to me, it was shut down in the 1980s. It had …

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3.63 km

Memorial Cross and Rest Area in RuheForst Cappenberg

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The forest is really a haven of peace. The small prayer corners (min. 2) also invite you to linger for a moment.

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3.67 km

RuheForst Cappenberg

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In a beautiful, scenic location, the RuheForst Cappenberg offers an alternative to conventional types of burial. The opportunity to be buried in the natural environment of an old oak and …

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5.03 km

Cappenberg Castle gatehouse

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The outdoor facilities can usually be visited free of charge. At the (worth seeing) Christmas market you have to pay admission here.

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5.12 km

Cappenberg Castle

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Cappenberg Castle is a former monastery that was closed as part of Prussian secularization. Later, Minister of State Baron von Stein bought the large property and thus saved it from …

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5.13 km

Café Alte Kegelbahn, Cappenberg Castle

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Here you will find the tastiest waffles far and wide. It is exceptionally nice to sit both inside and outside.

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7.78 km

Narrow Path Above the Gerlingbach

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Path idyllic. In autumn or after snow as a first-time hiker, orientation is probably more difficult

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8.51 km

Kohuesholz Trailhead Parking

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You can always find a place

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8.59 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.62 km

944 m

547 m

316 m

142 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

2.48 km

1.85 km

825 m

218 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Wednesday 7 January

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Selm-Cappenberg Water Tower

Memorial Cross and Rest Area in RuheForst Cappenberg

RuheForst Cappenberg

Cappenberg Castle gatehouse

Cappenberg Castle

Café Alte Kegelbahn, Cappenberg Castle

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