Landsberg Castle Gate – Landsberger Forest loop from Wälder bei Hugenpoet und Landsberg

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Landsberg Castle Gate – Landsberger Forest loop from Wälder bei Hugenpoet und Landsberg

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Landsberg Castle Gate – Landsberger Forest loop from Wälder bei Hugenpoet und Landsberg

01:09

4.10km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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NSG Wälder bei Hugenpoet und Landsberg

Wälder bei Hugenpoet und Landsberg

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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56 m

Landsberg Castle Gate

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Landsberg Castle was built in the 13th century by Count Adolf V von Berg at the foot of the Ruhr Valley. Landsberg Castle now houses a Thyssen-Krupp conference center, but …

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182 m

Narrow Forest Path

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Shortly after passing through the stone gate of Landsberg Castle, the path is on the left. It also leads via steps to the rear of the castle.

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828 m

Gorge near Hugenpoet and Landsberg

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Turn left at the top, be careful: steep embankment and branches across

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895 m

Bridge Over the Landsberger Graben

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Unfortunately, the bridge has changed a lot from the pictures and no longer looks as exotic as it once was. It's a shame that the people there do so little to maintain the facility.

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1.16 km

Landsberger Forest

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Wonderful forest and particularly colorful in autumn. It's always worth hiking here.

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2.63 km

Jewish Cemetery Kettwig vor der Brücke

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A quiet place for those who want to get in touch with memories of the old Jewish life in Essen-Kettwig. You can find more about this cemetery here: kuladig.de/Objektansicht/O-12379-20110622-11

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3.26 km

Stream Crossing at Landsberger Graben

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Crossing the Landsberger Graben.

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3.90 km

Stone steps in the forest near Landsberg Castle

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Reminds of past times. The stairs next to the stones lead from one forest path to the next. If you are heading towards the castle, a romantic bridge follows shortly …

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4.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.65 km

1.58 km

551 m

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

877 m

348 m

207 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 12 November

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Comments

March 4, 2023,Romantische Wald-Treppe – Tor Schloss Landsberg Runde von Laupendahl

"Easy to walk paths, suitable for all fitness levels" is definitely not the tour! Steep, slippery, climbing over fallen trees, jumping over streams and looking for paths yourself is probably something for adventurers. But they will be delighted! 🥰🥰

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