Scenic view of Winterberg – View of the Sauerland loop from Winterberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Scenic view of Winterberg – View of the Sauerland loop from Winterberg

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Scenic view of Winterberg – View of the Sauerland loop from Winterberg

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6.14km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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383 m

Scenic view of Winterberg

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A fabulous natural spectacle.

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687 m

View of the Sauerland

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Here you have a beautiful view.

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834 m

Friedenskreuz View of Sauerland

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A beautiful view of the landscape can be enjoyed here at the end of the development of Winterberg.

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1.06 km

View of Elkeringhausen and the surrounding hills

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After going up, a dream view always awaits you.

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1.19 km

Shelter 002 - Ruhrquelle

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Good opportunity to put yourself under

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2.06 km

The not quite 220 kilometers long Ruhr rises in the Rothaargebirge, about three to four kilometers from the center of Winterberg. Among other things, the long-distance hiking trail Rothaarsteig leads …

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2.34 km

Forest Information Center Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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1. This hut, right next to the Ruhrtalradweg, offers a wide range of information on the subject of forest and wood.
2. They offer a great shelter option in bad weather.

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3.47 km

Decorated Christmas Tree with Nativity Scene in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Has even already got a guestbook

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6.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

1.92 km

493 m

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

9°C

4°C

51 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

July 1, 2023,🇩🇪 Wunderbarer Weg zur Ruhrquelle. 👌

Varied path to the source of the Ruhr. The Ruhr meadows of the young Ruhr are particularly beautiful in summer. Surprisingly the Christmas tree on the way.

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