Wilzenberg Tower – View over Grafschaft loop from Wilzenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Schmallenberg

Wilzenberg Tower – View over Grafschaft loop from Wilzenberg

Easy

4.3

(10)

hikers

Wilzenberg Tower – View over Grafschaft loop from Wilzenberg

01:38

4.93km

240m

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: August 9, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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2.23 km

Wilzenberg Tower

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The Wilzenberg tower offers a magnificent view over the Schmallenberger Sauerland and the Rothaargebirge.

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2.25 km

Observation Tower in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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When I first saw the tower, I didn't expect it.

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2.49 km

Wilzenberg Summit Cross

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Literally a cross to look up to. A whole history preceded this cross.
The first 28 meter high wooden cross was built in 1972 on the occasion of the 900th …

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2.58 km

Wilzenberg Chapel

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The Wilzenberg is one of the Sauerland soul places. It is also called the "Holy Mountain" of the Sauerland, because an important place of pilgrimage was built on the remains …

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3.38 km

View of Grafschaft and Grafschaft Abbey

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From here you have a wonderful view of the Schmallenberg district of Grafschaft with its monastery, which was used by the Benedictines from 1072 to 1803/04. Today the building houses the Kloster Grafschaft specialist hospital, a pulmonary specialist clinic.

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3.80 km

View over Grafschaft

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Schmallenberg high-altitude lift with a view of the town center

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4.47 km

Village pond and rest area in Grafschaft

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Here is a great place to rest near the tourist office. Benches surround a small pond with a fountain. A café is just across the road which sells great snacks.

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