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North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Balve

View of the Ruhr Area – Ostenberg Trail loop from Volkringhausen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Balve

View of the Ruhr Area – Ostenberg Trail loop from Volkringhausen

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View of the Ruhr Area – Ostenberg Trail loop from Volkringhausen

05:19

46.3km

1,060m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.54 km

Balver Wald

Nature Reserve

4.15 km

Leveringhausen–Bergheim Trail

Highlight • Trail

4.65 km

View of the Ruhr Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a breathtaking view of the mountains around you and the Ruhr area. It is advisable to take a pair of binoculars with you.

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5.50 km

Ostenberg Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

nice downhill.
Suitable for all levels of difficulty during the day, a challenge in the dark (sensible lighting required)
I got it 3 times from the saddle today. 😋 but …

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7.36 km

Am Tierkoven

Nature Reserve

9.69 km

Grabenponorhöhle

Cave Entrance

11.7 km

Birch tree at Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Highlight • Natural Monument

23.2 km

Knisterwald Forest School

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice for those seeking peace...

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23.3 km

Totem pole at Hexenteich

Highlight • Monument

Unfortunately a lot of trees on the track, after the last storm

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23.5 km

Love Locks at Liebesweg

Highlight • Monument

There is also space for your castle here.

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46.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

6.87 km

4.34 km

4.12 km

3.10 km

380 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

10.5 km

10.3 km

8.34 km

6.00 km

380 m

233 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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View of the Ruhr Area – Ostenberg Trail loop from Volkringhausen

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Birch tree at Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Totem pole at Hexenteich

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