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Märkischer Kreis

Altena

Altena Castle – View above the bend in the Lenne loop from Altena (Westfalen)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Altena

Altena Castle – View above the bend in the Lenne loop from Altena (Westfalen)

Moderate

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Altena Castle – View above the bend in the Lenne loop from Altena (Westfalen)

03:58

13.4km

390m

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: April 6, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Start point

Train Station

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805 m

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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3.04 km

Toter Mann Forest Path

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3.24 km

Toter Mann (Drahthandelsweg, Altena)

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Here is an intermediate point of the Drahthandelsweg

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5.04 km

Hegenscheid Airfield

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Hegenscheid airfield. Here you can watch glider pilots or fly yourself when the weather is nice. Restaurant Zum Windsack is right next door.

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8.00 km

View above the bend in the Lenne

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🤗🎨📸 Fantastic panorama & wonderful peace to enjoy 🤗
A changing picture every season, GORGEOUS 👍🏻

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8.03 km

View of Altena

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Wonderful panoramic view
A changing picture in every season 🌱🍁🍂🍃
The ascent is definitely worth it 🥾🥾👍🏻👌🏼📸

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8.66 km

View over Altena and the Lenne Valley

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One of the two great views to Altena from above on the way to Wixberg.
The Lenneschleife is also wonderful to see here.

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9.23 km

Panoramic view of Altena and the Lenne Valley from Heuer Weg

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This beautiful viewpoint is located directly on a wide, well-consolidated forest / hiking trail. A bank invites you to take a little break.

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10.2 km

Pragpaul

Nature Reserve

13.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.20 km

2.75 km

1.87 km

442 m

133 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

2.92 km

2.42 km

2.36 km

1.36 km

557 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

23°C

12°C

82 %

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Altena Castle – View above the bend in the Lenne loop from Altena (Westfalen)

Altena Castle

Toter Mann Forest Path

Toter Mann (Drahthandelsweg, Altena)

Hegenscheid Airfield

View above the bend in the Lenne

View of Altena

View over Altena and the Lenne Valley

Panoramic view of Altena and the Lenne Valley from Heuer Weg

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