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Lake Hillebach – Source of the Ruhr loop from Winterberg (Westf)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Lake Hillebach – Source of the Ruhr loop from Winterberg (Westf)

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Lake Hillebach – Source of the Ruhr loop from Winterberg (Westf)

05:05

18.2km

350m

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: August 6, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.82 km

Lake Hillebach

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North Rhine-Westphalia's highest artificial lake, the Hillebachsee, shimmers deep blue in the midst of blooming meadows and wooded heights

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9.64 km

Irrgeister

Nature Reserve

14.5 km

Forest Information Center Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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1. This hut, right next to the Ruhrtalradweg, offers a wide range of information on the subject of forest and wood.
2. They offer a great shelter option in bad weather.

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14.8 km

The not quite 220 kilometers long Ruhr rises in the Rothaargebirge, about three to four kilometers from the center of Winterberg. Among other things, the long-distance hiking trail Rothaarsteig leads …

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15.8 km

View of Elkeringhausen and the surrounding hills

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After going up, a dream view always awaits you.

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16.0 km

Friedenskreuz View of Sauerland

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A beautiful view of the landscape can be enjoyed here at the end of the development of Winterberg.

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16.5 km

Scenic view of Winterberg

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A fabulous natural spectacle.

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17.3 km

View of Winterberg

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This look is the best! 👌

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17.7 km

Gorge and Bridge Trail in the Helletal

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A nice idea to embellish the paths with bridges.

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18.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

2.61 km

973 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

5.04 km

2.53 km

1.45 km

1.43 km

247 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

19°C

8°C

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Lake Hillebach – Source of the Ruhr loop from Winterberg (Westf)

Lake Hillebach

Forest Information Center Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Source of the Ruhr

View of Elkeringhausen and the surrounding hills

Friedenskreuz View of Sauerland

Scenic view of Winterberg

View of Winterberg

Gorge and Bridge Trail in the Helletal

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