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Märkischer Kreis

Menden (Sauerland)

Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden – Bench with a view of Sauerland loop from Menden (Sauerland)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Menden (Sauerland)

Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden – Bench with a view of Sauerland loop from Menden (Sauerland)

Moderate

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Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden – Bench with a view of Sauerland loop from Menden (Sauerland)

02:43

9.74km

190m

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: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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91 m

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 …

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1.44 km

Bench with a view of Sauerland

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Nice place to relax.

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1.92 km

Log steps and wooden bridges in the Grand Canyon of Lendringsen

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Afternoon round at Menden, wonderful views of the Sauerland. For about 1 km you go through the wild forest Vosswinkel (without admission), if you are lucky, you can see animals. Unfortunately, no refreshments.

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2.10 km

View of Limberg

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Very beautiful nature with a variety of hiking possibilities

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3.80 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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It's a bit out of the way, but definitely recommended

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4.23 km

Mossy Forest Trail in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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For adventurers who like to hop across streams 😉

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4.25 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Bridges are for wimps. Take off your shoes and get through them.

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7.25 km

Wooden Bear Sculpture in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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The beautiful world of nature

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9.74 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.72 km

2.67 km

171 m

149 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

2.99 km

1.53 km

1.30 km

171 m

128 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden – Bench with a view of Sauerland loop from Menden (Sauerland)

Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden

Bench with a view of Sauerland

Log steps and wooden bridges in the Grand Canyon of Lendringsen

View of Limberg

Forest Trail in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Wooden Bear Sculpture in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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