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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Soest
Rüthen

Effeln Tree Education Trail – Cross in the forest near Sauerland loop from Nettelstädt

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Soest
Rüthen

Effeln Tree Education Trail – Cross in the forest near Sauerland loop from Nettelstädt

Moderate

4.8

(42)

143

hikers

Effeln Tree Education Trail – Cross in the forest near Sauerland loop from Nettelstädt

02:49

10.4km

140m

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: March 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Talsystem der Pöppelsche mit Hoinkhauser Bach

Waypoints

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1

1.46 km

Heiland Statue and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Monument

For a little rest in the middle of the forest with a view of the Savior

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2

2.26 km

Effelner Forest

Highlight • Forest

A very quiet, beautiful area to discover

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3

4.52 km

Effeln Tree Education Trail

Highlight • Trail

All native trees are planted there and signposted

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4

4.74 km

5

4.99 km

Wayside Shrine in Effeln

Highlight • Religious Site

In Effeln alone there are 32 wayside shrines from different families. What is special about Effeln is that these are made of Rüthener sandstone (although the Anröchtes quarries are so …

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6

7.30 km

Picnic Table in Sauerland Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

Just freshly renewed. Perfect place to take a break after the round in the valley.

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7

8.94 km

It is not a summit cross, but a cross in the forest. You can rest, listen to birdsong or listen to yourself.
A poem by Johannes Kandel follows as a small suggestion:

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8

10.1 km

Map of domestic singing birds with great illustrations

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.69 km

1.73 km

779 m

220 m

Surfaces

5.36 km

2.72 km

1.55 km

779 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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