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Rhineland-Palatinate
Altenkirchen
Derschen

Buchheller Valley – Saukaute Shelter loop from Derschen

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Altenkirchen
Derschen

Buchheller Valley – Saukaute Shelter loop from Derschen

Hard

4.7

(3)

11

hikers

Buchheller Valley – Saukaute Shelter loop from Derschen

06:36

23.0km

540m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Emmerzhausen

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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8.19 km

Unteres Buchhellertal

Nature Reserve

2

8.76 km

Buchheller Stream

Highlight • River

Very nice tour along the Buchheller. The tributary to the Heller is beautiful. Paved paths lead through the communities of Burbach and Wahlbach to your destination, for example the old …

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3

8.77 km

Trödelstein Path Trailhead

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Starting point of the Rothaarsteig trail "Trödelsteinpfad"

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4

9.76 km

Buchheller Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Buchheller is something special: 16 pits, eleven tributaries and seven nature reserves border this small stream. The valley itself is a very beautiful nature reserve with interesting stone formations.

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5

10.2 km

The junk path is worth it, a beautiful area.

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12.6 km

Saukaute Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There are several forked paths in the area of the refuge. The paths are given names. A good shelter in bad weather. Otherwise, the hut is also great for a rest.

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7

13.0 km

Very nice hiking trail and great views.

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13.3 km

Saukaute Pond

Highlight • Lake

A somewhat hidden, idyllic spot for a short rest.

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9

21.2 km

Nicely landscaped rest area with a great view and the fun weather station.

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23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

5.82 km

2.35 km

618 m

172 m

Surfaces

7.56 km

6.56 km

4.98 km

3.92 km

< 100 m

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