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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein

Kreuztal

Kreuzbank crossroads – Altenberg Tower loop from Kreuztal-Eichen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein

Kreuztal

Kreuzbank crossroads – Altenberg Tower loop from Kreuztal-Eichen

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Kreuzbank crossroads – Altenberg Tower loop from Kreuztal-Eichen

01:22

20.4km

290m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.01 km

Hanker Trailhead Parking

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The A8 (4.8 km) and A7 (2 km) circular trails begin here. Nearby are the Mandolin Hut and the Kreuzbank, an important junction point for destinations such as Eichen, Kreuztal, or Littfeld.

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3.67 km

Kreuzbank crossroads

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Central starting point for all directions.

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6.16 km

Altenberg information boards

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Great information boards about the former mining settlement that existed here in the 13th century.

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6.19 km

Altenberg — Medieval Mining Settlement and Observation Tower

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On the goat mountain there is the Altenberg mining desert, remnants of a medieval mining settlement, a lookout tower and a rest area. In 1963 ancient shards and metal parts were found here, after which several excavations took place.

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6.59 km

Altenberg Tower

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A parking lot directly at the Altenberg Tower

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16.1 km

Ferndorfer Allee

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A cycle path with an avenue, it looks nice.

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19.0 km

View of HTS and Thyssen oaks

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Nice view of the HTS, Thyssen Eichen to Kreuztal

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19.0 km

View of the HTS from Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Steep climb with a beautiful view of the stressed motorists on the HTS - look over and decelerate

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20.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

7.16 km

2.02 km

1.55 km

636 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.07 km

7.14 km

2.89 km

1.68 km

608 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Kreuzbank crossroads – Altenberg Tower loop from Kreuztal-Eichen

Hanker Trailhead Parking

Kreuzbank crossroads

Altenberg information boards

Altenberg — Medieval Mining Settlement and Observation Tower

Altenberg Tower

Ferndorfer Allee

View of HTS and Thyssen oaks

View of the HTS from Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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