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Scenic view of Winterberg – Ruhr Spring loop from Winterberg

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Scenic view of Winterberg – Ruhr Spring loop from Winterberg

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Scenic view of Winterberg – Ruhr Spring loop from Winterberg

01:39

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: April 6, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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383 m

Scenic view of Winterberg

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A fabulous natural spectacle.

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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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2.04 km

Ruhr Spring

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Here you can hear more or read! rothaarsteig.de/Audiowege/Ruhrquelle/8.-Ein-prominenter-Ort-die-Ruhrquelle

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2.07 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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2.35 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

6.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

1.92 km

956 m

493 m

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Scenic view of Winterberg – Ruhr Spring loop from Winterberg

Scenic view of Winterberg

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View of Elkeringhausen and the surrounding hills

Shelter 002 - Ruhrquelle

Ruhr Spring

Source of the Ruhr

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Decorated Christmas Tree with Nativity Scene in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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