View of Altena Castle – Altena Castle loop from Pragpaul

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

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View of Altena Castle – Altena Castle loop from Pragpaul

Hard

4.5

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125

hikers

View of Altena Castle – Altena Castle loop from Pragpaul

07:53

25.0km

980m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 987 m for 65 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 23.9 km for 65 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.81 km

Pragpaul

Nature Reserve

4.29 km

View of Altena Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The castle is well lit evenings.

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9.93 km

Wooden Totem Sculpture

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Great route

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11.6 km

War Memorial Altena

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As a memorial to the many dead, such memorials or war memorials are still very important today. "Now, Lord, let your servant go in peace, as you said." However, the …

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11.9 km

Altena Castle

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Above the Lenne Valley, Altena Castle sits on a steep mountain ledge. If you are too lazy to climb up using your own muscle power, you can take the elevator …

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11.9 km

View of Altena and the Lenne Valley

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Nice view of the city from the castle

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14.0 km

Toter Mann (Drahthandelsweg, Altena)

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Here is an intermediate point of the Drahthandelsweg

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25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

5.48 km

5.03 km

2.26 km

1.54 km

454 m

117 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

5.26 km

4.07 km

3.20 km

1.46 km

650 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

October 4, 2023,Burg Altena Runde

Today's destination of the hike was Altena Castle in the Sauerland. Narrow trails and partly fallen trees along the Sauerland mountain club's hiking trail made the tour a varied adventure. The Lenne curve offers a fantastic panoramic view of the valley. Once at the top you will find Altena Castle and the associated museum as well as the oldest youth …

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November 1, 2021,Indian Summer um Altena 🏰

You don't have to go to Canada 🍁 there is also the Indian Summer in the Sauerland 😉

This tour was not without it, I got into a sweat quite well 😥 the "up and down" hurt my legs. Nevertheless, it was a very nice tour, with many narrow paths, little asphalt and wonderful views 😊
However, you should be …

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May 28, 2023,Traumrunde in und um Altena ☀️🍀🥾🥾👍

Jeder hat seine Chance verdient, so auch die Stadt Altena😁. Die tief im Lennetal liegende, früher durch ihre Drahtziehereien bekannte Industriestadt gilt nicht gerade als „Perle des Sauerlandes“, sondern hat eher den Ruf einer – abgesehen von der über der Innenstadt thronenden Burg 🏰 - tristen und trostlosen Kommune. Dennoch startete meine Wanderung am Pfingstsonntag genau dort – und es …