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Scenic view of Winterberg – Source of the Ruhr loop from Winterberg (Westf)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Scenic view of Winterberg – Source of the Ruhr loop from Winterberg (Westf)

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Scenic view of Winterberg – Source of the Ruhr loop from Winterberg (Westf)

01:54

6.88km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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538 m

Gorge and Bridge Trail in the Helletal

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A nice idea to embellish the paths with bridges.

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888 m

View of Winterberg

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This look is the best! 👌

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1.63 km

Heidenstraße Historic Trade Route

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This 1000 year old and approx. 500 km long military and trade route led from Leipzig via Kassel to Cologne. In the Sauerland, it can still be seen in many …

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1.71 km

Scenic view of Winterberg

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A fabulous natural spectacle.

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2.16 km

Friedenskreuz View of Sauerland

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A beautiful view of the landscape can be enjoyed here at the end of the development of Winterberg.

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2.38 km

View of Elkeringhausen and the surrounding hills

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After going up, a dream view always awaits you.

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3.39 km

The not quite 220 kilometers long Ruhr rises in the Rothaargebirge, about three to four kilometers from the center of Winterberg. Among other things, the long-distance hiking trail Rothaarsteig leads …

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3.67 km

Forest Information Center Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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1. This hut, right next to the Ruhrtalradweg, offers a wide range of information on the subject of forest and wood.
2. They offer a great shelter option in bad weather.

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6.88 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

891 m

503 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.13 km

1.89 km

1.69 km

590 m

525 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

21°C

16°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

May 30, 2024,🏞️ Ruhrquelle 🥾Runde von Winterberg 🌷🪻🌾 mit Kind 👫👧🏼

Start opposite the Hotel Forsthaus in Winterberg. Parking lot at the train station 100 m away. The route leads along well-developed paths, which can be a bit muddy in wet weather. No significant inclines. The Ruhr rises from the Ruhrkopf, a 696 meter high mountain, in a small forest that is a nature reserve. Everyone who lives or has lived …

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October 15, 2022,Kurpark - Ruhrquelle - Zentrum Winterberg

Beautiful round on forest paths.. Kur Park and Ruhrquelle as a highlight.. View of the lifts, some with photo stops, good 1.5 hours

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Scenic view of Winterberg – Source of the Ruhr loop from Winterberg (Westf)

Gorge and Bridge Trail in the Helletal

View of Winterberg

Heidenstraße Historic Trade Route

Scenic view of Winterberg

Friedenskreuz View of Sauerland

View of Elkeringhausen and the surrounding hills

Source of the Ruhr

Forest Information Center Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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