Heidkopf Tower – View from Heidkopf loop from Hallenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Hallenberg

Heidkopf Tower – View from Heidkopf loop from Hallenberg

Moderate

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Heidkopf Tower – View from Heidkopf loop from Hallenberg

04:28

15.0km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.70 km

Heidkopf Tower

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The name "Heidkopf" stands for the development of the Hochheide, which is now under nature protection (NSG Neuer Hagen). It is the largest and highest heath area in our country. …

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2.74 km

Heidekopfturm Observation Tower

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2.74 km

Observation tower with stunning panoramic views of the Rothaargebirge and the Hessian mountains

Wooden observation tower at 710 m altitude. Wonderful panoramic view of the Rothaargebirge and the Hessian mountains. …

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3.29 km

SGV Hallenberg Shelter

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A really nice shelter in a beautiful location, which was set up with a lot of effort by the Sauerland Mountain Association. With tables, benches and enough space for sleeping pad & Co.

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8.80 km

Ski Lodge Passhöhe Walde

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Absolutely recommended. Waffles and cakes are delicious. Coffee and cold drinks too...

sk-wunderthausen.de/skilanglaufzentrum-pastorenwiese

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10.0 km

View of the Sackpfeife and distant mountain range

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View up to 674 mtr. high bagpipe near Biedenkopf / Hesse

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14.7 km

Petrus Fountain (Kump) Hallenberg

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Historic city center with beautiful half-timbered houses. Market square with Petrusbrunnen from 1756

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14.7 km

St. Heribert Church and Town Square, Hallenberg

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Hallenberg is a beautiful little town on the Rothaar Mountains with a rich tradition and a lively club life.
In the central location is the Catholic Church of St. Heribert

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

2.55 km

632 m

545 m

209 m

Surfaces

7.88 km

3.19 km

2.56 km

617 m

548 m

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Friday 30 October

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Comments

October 22, 2024,Große Runde Hallenberg - Gaulskopf - Hallenberg

A beautiful hike near Hallenberg in the Sauerland, which offers many great views. It is particularly impressive how the forest dieback is slowly being covered by new, small vegetation - nature is finding its own way back here. Unfortunately, the route often leads along wide forest paths instead of narrow trails, but there are a few small sections that are …

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February 13, 2022,von Hallenberg in das Verschneite Wittgensteiner Bergland auf 789 mtr.

Just great today this round in sunny weather.
The round started at the marketplace in Hallenberg, the aim of my tour was the highest point in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district at 789 mtr.
From the market square, we slowly descended behind the church through the village before climbing steeply to the church on Kreuzberg.
From here you have a beautiful view …

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