Dicke Berta Oak – Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden loop from Obergraben westlich Wickede

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Dicke Berta Oak – Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden loop from Obergraben westlich Wickede

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4.5

(14)

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Dicke Berta Oak – Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden loop from Obergraben westlich Wickede

05:28

19.8km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Wimberner Bach

Luerwald und Bieberbach

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Dicke Berta Footbridge

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At the moment (August 2020) a lot of dead branches and fallen trees lying on the paths

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Dicke Berta Oak

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Who needs the mammoth trees in the USA / Canada? The thickness Bertha is about 700 years old and has a diameter of about 6 meters. There are still flowy trails.

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Dicke Berta Trail

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A narrow path and great to walk - highly recommended.

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9.26 km

Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden

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The Hexenteich is located in a forest above Menden. During the witch hunts of the Middle Ages, it is said that innocent women and men were drowned there after allegedly …

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Very varied landscape, forests, fields and wide views.

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Forest Trails in Sauerland

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Beautiful forest paths and single trails.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.55 km

6.32 km

2.36 km

2.34 km

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

4.65 km

3.05 km

2.88 km

473 m

205 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

8°C

6°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 26, 2025,Dicke Berta – Hexenteich Runde von Menden (Sauerland)

We had our sights set on the Witches' Pond again. For once, I managed to take photos of the sculptures by the pond in daylight. We continued on to Fat Berta, a statue with a seating area. The hike led us along beautiful paths and through magnificent beech forests. Once back in Menden, we stopped at an ice cream parlor …

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March 9, 2024,Dicke Berta – Hexenteich Runde von Platte Heide

We visited fat Berta for the last time in July 2021 and have chosen her again as our hiking destination today. The hiking trail to Berta was, as always, very beautiful. Past the old forester's lodge, with a lovingly planted front garden. Back over the witch pond with its wooden sculptures and finally, the Rodenberg castle ruins. Spring is also …

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