View of Schwalefeld – Dommel Valley and Dommel Mill loop from Willingen (Upland)

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Willingen (Upland)

View of Schwalefeld – Dommel Valley and Dommel Mill loop from Willingen (Upland)

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View of Schwalefeld – Dommel Valley and Dommel Mill loop from Willingen (Upland)

08:19

28.4km

780m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Osterkopf bei Usseln

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.42 km

View of Schwalefeld

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a great view over the small beautiful place on the pilgrimage route.

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9.19 km

Schwalenburg

Viewpoint

9.64 km

Trail Across Green Meadows on the Uplandsteig

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These cross paths across meadows are often found on the Uplandsteig

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11.1 km

Shelter and Kneipp Pool

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A cozy resting opportunity at the refuge, and who likes on the occasion right into the Kneipp basin for water treading.

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13.9 km

Rest Area with Panoramic View near Dommelmühle

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A nice place for a rest with table and two benches and all-round view.

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14.8 km

Dommelmühle

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A great area with a wide view of the Ettelsberg

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15.0 km

Dommel Valley and Dommel Mill

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Bach, valley and mountain - everything is called Dommel. Even a mill / farm bears this name. In any case, the name combines tranquility and scenic beauty.

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18.9 km

Osterkopf Summit (Usseln)

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The Osterkopf, an isolated mountain cone, rises north of Usslen. At an altitude of almost 709 meters you have a very nice view over Usseln and a great view over …

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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

2.97 km

2.84 km

2.08 km

320 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.54 km

7.43 km

7.34 km

5.22 km

605 m

300 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

14°C

5°C

68 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

October 2, 2025,Uplandsteig von Schwalefeld nach Eimelrod

Yesterday, a friendly group of ladies once again set out on the beautiful Uplandsteig trail. We started in Schwalefeld and first walked to the town's castle ruins. The first breathtaking views open up from the observation tower. The hike continues mostly on a path through an open landscape with small patches of forest. Wonderful views constantly open up. In glorious …

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April 30, 2024,Uplandsteig Etappe 1 Willingen - Eimelrod

Today we hiked our first stage of the Uplandsteig.
We set off from our hotel again and walked about 22 kilometers to Eimelrod in glorious sunshine.
The many great facets of the Sauerland on this tour are a feast for the eyes and highly recommended.
For hikers who like to camp, there are several trekking spots along the route. Great …

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September 30, 2023,Uplandsteig - Etappe 1: Schwalefeld - Eimelrod

420 m up, 440 m down. The first stage of the Uplandsteig leads over some heights that offer fantastic views far into the country. The paths are easy to walk. Mostly you walk on forest and meadow paths, sometimes on paths. The path is a bit asphalt-heavy at times, but the great landscape makes up for it. There are plenty …

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September 29, 2024,Uplandsteig - Etappe 1+2: Von Willingen über Rattlar nach Eimelrod

😊 Thank you very much for the greetings and kind regards in return...

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May 17, 2022,Uplandsteig 1&2, Willingen (Upland) bis Eimelrod

Started the Uplandsteig today.
On the first day, the 1 & 2 stage combined.
Stage 2 ends in Eimelrod. The route to the bus stop is also recorded, from where you can take line 507 back to Willingen. With the "Sauerland Card" the ride is free.

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July 24, 2024,Uplandsteig 2. Etappe: Willingen - Eimelrod

Another beautiful stage.
Today the proportion of forest and meadow paths was significantly higher than yesterday.
Once again there were various distant views and still enough shade in the forest.
After the storm last night and the rain at the start today, I didn't expect such a beautiful day.
Tomorrow everything will be full circle.

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August 11, 2024,Uplandsteig Etappe 1 - von Willingen nach Eimelrod

Today we started our 3-day hike on the Uplandsteig. Stage 1 leads from Willingen, which is too busy for our taste (a party hotspot on Saturday evenings), to Eimelrod, where we have booked an overnight stay at the Landgasthof Sauer.

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July 27, 2025,Uplandsteig - Etappe 1/3

Stage 1 leads from Willingen through small forests and fields, with repeated beautiful views of the hilly landscape surrounding Willingen. Mostly, it was gravel forest paths and paved roads/paths.
The trail is well signposted, but I still had to pay attention twice to avoid going in the wrong direction at the junctions.
Here and there, there were also official trekking …

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