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Protestant Church Girkhausen – View of the Rüsselsbach valley loop from Girkhausen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein

Bad Berleburg

Protestant Church Girkhausen – View of the Rüsselsbach valley loop from Girkhausen

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Protestant Church Girkhausen – View of the Rüsselsbach valley loop from Girkhausen

01:23

14.8km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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13 m

The Drehkoite in Girkhausen

Highlight • Historical Site

A "Drehkoite" (= lathe trough) was a living space in which the ancient lathe was embedded in the floor.
The wood turners from Girkhausen are considered pioneers of efficient bowl …

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The Drehkoite – discover an old craft

Highlight • Historical Site

The Drehkoite in Girkhausen, an old woodworking shop, is a special testament to the social and everyday culture of the Berleburg Oberland.
Open every first Saturday of the month at 4 p.m., except in December.

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Protestant Church Girkhausen

Highlight • Religious Site

Surrounded by the typical black and white half-timbered houses, the church stands on a small hill at what was once the highest point in the village.

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311 m

View of Girkhausen Church Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a great view on the right side of Girkhausen towards Hof Dambach.

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4.40 km

Juniper Grove in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Highlight • Forest

The juniper in the wild is a rarity.

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4.85 km

View of the Rüsselsbach valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

From up here, the view falls on the Rüsselsbach farm, which had been in decline and dilapidated for many years, but was beautifully restored as a filming location by the …

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5.14 km

Rüsselsbach Farm

Highlight • Settlement

8.20 km

Odeborn Church (Evangelical Church Wemlighausen)

Highlight • Religious Site

The Odebornskirche was built in 1906 in the neo-Romanesque style.

More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelische_Kirche_Wemlighausen

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.29 km

3.63 km

1.91 km

Surfaces

9.29 km

3.91 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Monday 13 July

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15°C

65 %

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Protestant Church Girkhausen – View of the Rüsselsbach valley loop from Girkhausen

The Drehkoite in Girkhausen

The Drehkoite – discover an old craft

Protestant Church Girkhausen

View of Girkhausen Church Tower

Juniper Grove in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

View of the Rüsselsbach valley

Rüsselsbach Farm

Odeborn Church (Evangelical Church Wemlighausen)

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