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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kahler Asten – Bear Gorge loop from Kahler Asten

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kahler Asten – Bear Gorge loop from Kahler Asten

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Kahler Asten – Bear Gorge loop from Kahler Asten

02:36

8.65km

280m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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157 m

Trail to or from Kahlen Asten

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One of the main routes to or from the Kahler Asten. It's beautiful, but you're unlikely to be alone here, so please watch out for hikers in particular. The lower …

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1.07 km

Information Boards at Kahler Asten

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Interesting information boards

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1.32 km

Kahler Asten weather station

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Weather station with information board on the summit of the Kahler Asten

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1.43 km

Kahler Asten

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The Kahle Asten is the third highest mountain in the Rothaargebirge but certainly the best known, as it is located directly at the famous tourist destination Winterberg. He is 841 …

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1.67 km

Rest area with views of Kahler Asten and the Hochheide

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Many signposts and information boards make a tour an experience. There are also many comfortable benches along the way.

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2.11 km

Old Landwehr, Winterberg

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8km long adventure trail

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5.52 km

View of the Tannenwald Forest

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Great view over the fir forest

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5.88 km

Bear Gorge

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A little off the beaten track, a bit steep, but still easily accessible! It's not very big, but I found it beautiful and surprising. 🤩

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8.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

2.28 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

3.69 km

2.16 km

1.79 km

951 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

32°C

19°C

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Trail to or from Kahlen Asten

Information Boards at Kahler Asten

Kahler Asten weather station

Kahler Asten

Rest area with views of Kahler Asten and the Hochheide

Old Landwehr, Winterberg

View of the Tannenwald Forest

Bear Gorge

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