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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Waldeck-Frankenberg
Willingen (Upland)

Hochheideturm Observation Tower – Willingen Skywalk loop from Willingen

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Germany
Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Waldeck-Frankenberg
Willingen (Upland)

Hochheideturm Observation Tower – Willingen Skywalk loop from Willingen

Moderate

4.5

(11)

72

runners

Hochheideturm Observation Tower – Willingen Skywalk loop from Willingen

01:20

11.9km

270m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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4.50 km

XXL chair on the Ettelsberg

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"Hochsitz" on the Ettelsberg in the immediate vicinity of the Hochheideturm / reservoir.

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4.78 km

Ettelsberg Hut (Siggi's Hut)

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Willingen with the Ettelsberg is always worth a trip. 🥾🥾

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4.87 km

Hochheideturm Observation Tower

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The Willinger Hochheideturm has been the highest walk-in lookout point in north-west Germany since 2002. Higher than on the observation deck (at 875 meters), you will not find anywhere in the region.
If you still have enough strength in your legs, you will reach the glazed observation deck over 241 steps. But there is also a lift available and you can so comfortably enjoy the great view from up there.
Speaking of strength - you can refuel in the Ettelsberg hut next door. The hut keeper Siggi always ensures a good mood with his whistle trumpet or the alphorn and the burning "hut spirit" and the pea soup in the glass have reached a true cult status.

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4.95 km

The Ettelsberg near Willingen is an 837.7 m high mountain in the Rothaargebirge in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district. The mountain is known nationwide for its high heath, the "Willingen ski area" and the Hochheideturm.

It is located in the Upland, in the Diemelsee Nature Park. Its summit rises about 2 km south-southwest and above the main town of Willingen. To the northwest, its landscape falls into the Hoppecke valley and to the northeast into that of the Itter.

Its neighboring mountains include Mühlenkopf (approx. 815 m) in the south-southeast, Hegekopf (842.9 m) in the south-southwest and Mittelsberg (801 m) in the west; about 2.5 km northwest, beyond the Hoppecke valley, lies the Hoppernkopf (805 m).

Fantastic nature and super beautiful hiking trails.

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5.90 km

Hohe Grube Junction

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THE high pit is a fork in the road on the saddle in front of the Ettelsberg. Here, at 800m above sea level, paths come from all directions and there is a refuge and rest benches.

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7.30 km

Mühlenkopf Ski Jump (Willingen)

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It is beautiful when there is snow and now even where there is no snow it is worth a trip

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7.38 km

Willingen Skywalk

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The Skywalk has been open since July 1st, 2023 🙂
The opening hours are listed on the homepage.
The bridge may be closed on certain days for inspection and maintenance work, so it's best to check the homepage at short notice

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9.25 km

View of the Willingen Viaduct

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Beautiful view of the railway viaduct of Willingen.

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11.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.26 km

2.70 km

371 m

212 m

145 m

129 m

Surfaces

5.18 km

3.34 km

2.54 km

589 m

170 m

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