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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Willingen (Upland)

Ettelsberg – Hochheideturm Observation Tower loop from Willingen

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Willingen (Upland)

Ettelsberg – Hochheideturm Observation Tower loop from Willingen

Moderate

4.5

(39)

140

hikers

Ettelsberg – Hochheideturm Observation Tower loop from Willingen

03:30

12.4km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

4.43 km

Ettelsberg

Highlight • Summit

A lot is possible here, eating, hiking, cycling, trails, great views, climbing the tower from the outside and elevator from the inside, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing

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2

4.71 km

Hochheideturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Willinger Hochheideturm has been the highest walk-in lookout point in north-west Germany since 2002. Higher than on the observation deck (at 875 meters), you will not find anywhere in …

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3

4.80 km

Ettelsberg Summit and Hochheideturm (High Heath Tower)

Highlight • Summit

The Ettelsberg near Willingen is an 837.7 m high mountain in the Rothaargebirge in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district. The mountain is known nationwide for its high heath, the "Willingen ski area" and the Hochheideturm.

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4

4.87 km

View of Willingen and the Upland from the Ettelsberg

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View of Willingen from the Ettelsberg

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5

4.92 km

View of the Ettelsberg reservoir and the Hochheideturm

Highlight • Viewpoint

The storage pool is for the artificial snow of the ski slopes. A tour around the storage basin gives new impressions and prospects. Bathing forbidden.

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6

5.06 km

Willingen storage pond (Ettelsberg Reservoir)

Highlight • Lake

The reservoir for the production of snow ❄️

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7

5.37 km

Kyrill Trail (Ettelsberg)

Highlight • Trail

Small but fine varied hike shows the forces of nature and how the flora, without the help of man himself, recovers and rejuvenates.

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8

5.80 km

Große Grube Historical Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Again, a historical place as I like it.

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B

12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.57 km

2.39 km

328 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

3.64 km

2.53 km

366 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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Comments

January 18, 2025,Hochheide – Wunderschöner Wanderweg Runde von Niedersfeld

In winter, not all paths can be found, but you can guess them 😊

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