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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Märkischer Kreis
Menden (Sauerland)

Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden – Viewpoint Over Mendener Valley loop from Oberoesbern

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Märkischer Kreis
Menden (Sauerland)

Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden – Viewpoint Over Mendener Valley loop from Oberoesbern

Moderate

4.8

(33)

147

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Hexenteich (Witch Pond), Menden – Viewpoint Over Mendener Valley loop from Oberoesbern

02:42

9.69km

180m

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: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Rothenberg

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.18 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 …

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2.36 km

Nice place to linger

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2.69 km

Hexenteich Sculpture Park

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The Witches' Pond is always a great place for a stroll and can be easily circumnavigated. The area may be small but beautiful. Photographers can spot ducks, geese, and turtles here.

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4.13 km

Burgruine Rodenberg

Castle

5

4.81 km

Chapel of the Cross, Menden

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Very nice chapel in the middle of the forest.

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7.11 km

Very varied landscape, forests, fields and wide views.

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7.61 km

View of Sauerland Countryside

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8.38 km

View of Sauerland Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

A bank and great foresight

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9.03 km

Viewpoint Over Mendener Valley

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Nice rest area with a wide view over the Mendener valley to Waldemei

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9.69 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.18 km

3.72 km

949 m

845 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

2.67 km

1.42 km

297 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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