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Wocklum Castle – Orlebach Valley loop from Balve

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Märkischer Kreis

Balve

Wocklum Castle – Orlebach Valley loop from Balve

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4.6

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Wocklum Castle – Orlebach Valley loop from Balve

02:26

8.81km

160m

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: August 21, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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937 m

Wocklum Sawmill

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice old sawmill, which is probably still in operation. Definitely worth a photo.

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1.77 km

Wocklum Castle

Highlight • Castle

A romantic and beautiful place that is not only worth a visit for the Balver-Optimum tournament time

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2.12 km

Riding Facility Reiterverein Balve e.V. – Riders' Casino Wocklum

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The riding facility of the Reiterverein Balve e.V. is one of the most important venues for equestrian events in Germany. The renowned "Balve Optimum" takes place there every year, in …

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2.29 km

Wocklum tournament grounds

Highlight • Rest Area

Large riding tournaments take place here - whoops :-)

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2.61 km

View of the meadows behind Wocklumer Turnierplatz

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the location with its small hills is varied and invites you to relax

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2.95 km

Very beautiful, secluded stream valley. The hiking trail leads through the riding area at Wocklum Castle.
Just before that, coming from above, you can turn right up to Beckum (the path is not marked on any map).

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7.16 km

Luisenhütte Wocklum Ironworks Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Industrial Museum is worth a visit as well as the small café. Here you can sit nicely in the sun and enjoy cool drinks or his coffee

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7.27 km

Luisenhütte Wocklum

Highlight • Monument

Maybe the history of the Luisenhütte dates back to 1732. The construction of an ironworks by the family of Landsberg, however, is provable only for the year 1748.

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8.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

2.08 km

623 m

344 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

2.98 km

942 m

812 m

251 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

23°C

6°C

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Comments

April 21, 2025,Ausweichroute Balve/Wocklum - Mellen 🥾🏞️

Today, I was supposed to head to the "Seven Maidens" and Feldhof Cave in the Hönne Valley. Since the road to Volkringen was closed and I didn't want to take a major detour, I decided to head towards Wocklum Castle and Luisenhütte.
I started from the small parking lot at Trostwald.
My route led via Luisenhütte, Wocklum Castle, and through …

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April 3, 2022,3.4.22 Luisenhütte/Wocklumer Hammer, Schloss Wocklum, Orlebachtal 6,4 km 120 Hm

I walked from Mellen towards Balve over the Burgberg. I couldn't see anything of the remains of the (probably) Ottonian hill fort de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olle_Borg, but the snow also kept me from walking to the top of the crest. The Luisenhütte de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luisenhütte_Wocklum, also Wocklumer Hammer, is "the oldest blast furnace plant in Germany that has been preserved with all its equipment" from …

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July 29, 2023,Orlebachtal

Orlebachtal - nature adventure trail between Balve and Sorpesee

outdooractive.com/de/route/wandern/sauerland/orlebachtal-naturerlebnisweg-between-balve-und-sorpesee/13385351

sundern-sorpesee.de/nl/Media/Touren/Orlebachtal-Het-Orlebach-dal-tussen-Balve-en-de-Sorpeplas#/article/7e1b2baf-d170-46fd-8dfc-84c9ae48ffe5

I extended the circular route a little and hiked to the Melscheider Mühle.

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Wocklum Castle – Orlebach Valley loop from Balve

Wocklum Sawmill

Wocklum Castle

Riding Facility Reiterverein Balve e.V. – Riders' Casino Wocklum

Wocklum tournament grounds

View of the meadows behind Wocklumer Turnierplatz

Orlebach Valley

Luisenhütte Wocklum Ironworks Museum

Luisenhütte Wocklum

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