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North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Olpe
Attendorn

View of the Bigge River – View of Schnellenberg Castle loop from Attendorn

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Olpe
Attendorn

View of the Bigge River – View of Schnellenberg Castle loop from Attendorn

Easy

4.6

(58)

223

hikers

View of the Bigge River – View of Schnellenberg Castle loop from Attendorn

01:52

6.64km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.08 km

View of Schnellenberg Castle

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OFTEN PRAISED AS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CASTLE
The history of Schnellenberg Castle in the Sauerland was first mentioned in 1222.

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2

2.31 km

Bridge over the Bigge

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The Sheep Bridge, formerly also called the Wobbly Bridge, connects Attendorn to Schnellenberg Castle and also provides access to the hiking trails into the Repetal valley. There are benches for resting both before and after the bridge.

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3

2.32 km

View of the Bigge River

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The sheep bridge offers a great view of the Bigge

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4

2.37 km

Beautiful bridge over the Bigge with mostly crystal clear water. Tip: behind the bridge on the right (castle side) the paved road continues after 6-700 meters a beautiful waterfall

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2.89 km

View of Schnellenberg Castle

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Here the trees give a view of the castle

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6

4.50 km

Beautiful waterfall below Schnellenberg Castle. Unfortunately does not have water in every season.

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7

5.78 km

Water Gate

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Beautiful gateway to the city.

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8

6.05 km

Lowest Gate

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6.64 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

2.19 km

1.36 km

351 m

271 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

1.28 km

1.17 km

351 m

241 m

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Highest point (320 m)

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Saturday 17 October

11°C

6°C

28 %

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