View of Schanze – View of Grafschaft Abbey loop from Raumland-Markhausen

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View of Schanze – View of Grafschaft Abbey loop from Raumland-Markhausen

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217

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View of Schanze – View of Grafschaft Abbey loop from Raumland-Markhausen

03:48

49.9km

970m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.1 km

View of the Sauerland Valley

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Here are two staggered forest sofas and offer a great view of the valley.

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14.5 km

Schanze Country Inn

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This cozy inn is located in the small village of Schanze, right next to the Kyrill Trail. You can stay overnight here during your hike, or simply take a break …

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14.7 km

View of Schanze

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Schanze, Schanze, Schanze – a must-see whenever you're in Schmallenberg. Located on the Rothaarsteig trail, on the ridge that forms a broad, hilly plateau here. A place reached by a …

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15.4 km

Schanze Ski Hut

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The ski hut Schanze is not only worth a visit in winter. Cozy hut, good food.

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17.7 km

View of Grafschaft and Wilzenberg

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From the single-lane, asphalted road you have a beautiful view of the climatic health resort of Grafschaft and the Wilzenberg behind it.

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20.1 km

Grafschaft Village Center

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With a small fountain and benches, this invites you to take a break

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20.7 km

View of Grafschaft Abbey

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View of a huge monastery very nice!

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23.7 km

Café at the Schmallenberg Mill

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A little insight into the waterwheel construction work

If you cycle along the Lenneradweg or go on a hike, you can take a break here. Note opening times!

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24.8 km

Lennetal unterhalb Schmallenberg

Nature Reserve

28.6 km

Viewpoint

49.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

17.6 km

8.30 km

5.48 km

270 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

8.42 km

360 m

322 m

270 m

173 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

10°C

1°C

29 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 29, 2024,Schanze - tolle Landschaft – Holzbrücke über die Eder Runde von Raumland-Markhausen

Beautiful route with tough climbs, great breaks with a huge cream puff during the coffee time and great views. Two beautiful water treading pools provide a cooling off point in between.

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