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Wickede (Ruhr)

Dicke Berta Footbridge – Dicke Berta Oak loop from Obergraben westlich Wickede

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Soest

Wickede (Ruhr)

Dicke Berta Footbridge – Dicke Berta Oak loop from Obergraben westlich Wickede

Hard

4.5

(14)

hikers

Dicke Berta Footbridge – Dicke Berta Oak loop from Obergraben westlich Wickede

05:28

19.8km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 1, 2026

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Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Wimberner Bach

Luerwald und Bieberbach

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1.60 km

Lüttenheide Adventure Trail with Stream

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It's a bit adventurous to walk here. Small, narrow path that seems to have been somewhat forgotten, overgrown as it appears, one can assume that no one has walked here for a long time. Nevertheless, for sure-footed hikers with suitable shoes (which can sometimes get wet and dirty), the narrow path is always clearly recognizable. And with the navigation from and with Komoot, getting lost is not an issue anyway. ☺

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4.74 km

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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4.88 km

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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5.22 km

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 name is reminiscent of its dark past: here, in times of witch-hunts, innocent women and men allegedly brought to witchcraft have been drowned. Today, the witch pond is a popular destination and impresses with its beautiful location and atmosphere. In a small bay that flows into a rock valley lives even a turtle population.
Around the witch's pond are tree sculptures, which look at first distant look like Indian pylons. In fact, they are miraculous sculptures by the Serbian artist Mile Prerad.
Directly on the shore is a very large and fully covered barbecue hut (for up to 60 people), which can be rented on Tel: 02373 - 903202.
ruhr-guide.de/freizeit/seen-und-fluesse/hexenteich-menden/22,0,0.html
@ Marc: Maybe a little bit on the wording regarding "witches" pay attention.

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11.5 km

Chapel of the Cross, Menden

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Very nice chapel in the middle of the forest.

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13.8 km

Scenic Field Paths Near Oberoesbern

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Very varied landscape, forests, fields and wide views.

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15.6 km

Forest Trails in Sauerland

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Beautiful forest paths and single trails.

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

6.64 km

2.31 km

2.16 km

229 m

127 m

Surfaces

8.89 km

4.49 km

2.90 km

2.73 km

545 m

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

29°C

12°C

13 %

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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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Dicke Berta Footbridge – Dicke Berta Oak loop from Obergraben westlich Wickede

Lüttenheide Adventure Trail with Stream

Dicke Berta Footbridge

Dicke Berta Oak

Dicke Berta Trail

Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden

Chapel of the Cross, Menden

Scenic Field Paths Near Oberoesbern

Forest Trails in Sauerland

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