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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Märkischer Kreis
Lüdenscheid

Wire route – master cartwrights, carts, chains and merchant guilds

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Märkischer Kreis
Lüdenscheid

Wire route – master cartwrights, carts, chains and merchant guilds

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Wire route – master cartwrights, carts, chains and merchant guilds

08:53

30.5km

750m

It starts from Lüdenscheid train station. Follow the paths of the historical wire pullers and merchants on the wire trade route. Learn more about the various manufacturers through a wide …

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3.23 km

Development of the Iron and Wire Industry on the Drahthandelsweg

Here is an intermediate point on the wire trade route.

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6.49 km

Fuelbecke Dam

Very beautiful little dam with a natural path right by the water. Very popular with joggers. Several benches invite you to take a break. 2 kilometers per loop. There is plenty of parking.

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17.5 km

View of Altena Castle

The castle is worth a visit and has a great museum. For a few years now, the castle can be reached from the town below by elevator. A real attraction. Unfortunately, the elevator is a bit expensive.

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30.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.2 km

11.7 km

1.76 km

1.44 km

766 m

307 m

267 m

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12.5 km

8.57 km

6.62 km

1.70 km

634 m

307 m

171 m

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August 20, 2024

It starts from Lüdenscheid train station. Follow the paths of the historical wire pullers and merchants on the wire trade route. Learn more about the various manufacturers through a wide range of information boards along the way. This tour takes you along old trade routes, past important historical sites

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