Ford Across the Habecker Bach – Rhein-Weser Tower loop from Schwarzbachsystem mit Haberg und Krenkeltal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Olpe

Kirchhundem

Ford Across the Habecker Bach – Rhein-Weser Tower loop from Schwarzbachsystem mit Haberg und Krenkeltal

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Ford Across the Habecker Bach – Rhein-Weser Tower loop from Schwarzbachsystem mit Haberg und Krenkeltal

03:13

11.3km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.11 km

Hollow Way in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Very nice hiking area with partly wild and romantic forests,

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2.17 km

Ford Across the Habecker Bach

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There are stepping stones at the edge of the ford so that you don't get your feet wet.

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2.21 km

Rothaar Bench in the Schwarzbach Valley

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Banks are not very many in Schwarzbachtal. The more you enjoy the break on this. 😊

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2.38 km

Bridge in the Schwarzbach Valley

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2.43 km

Schwarzbach Ford and Wooden Bridge

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Bridge or through the water? The decision is up to you!

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2.85 km

Rothaarsteig kilometer marker

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From here it is another 70 km to Dillenburg

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5.66 km

Rhein-Weser Tower

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The Rhein-Weser-Turm is a highlight in the truest sense of the word. It is located on a side of the Westerberg near Oberhundem and sits another 24 meters on top, …

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8.94 km

Deep ford and wooden bridge at Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Got my feet wet today, so better take the bridge. Watch out for rainy weather!

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

8°C

3°C

99 %

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Comments

July 12, 2025,Rothaarsteig : vom Rhein-Weser Turm ⛺️-> Dreiherrenstein _⛺️_

Rothaarsteig: my third day 🥾🎒⛺️… that was quite something :)

On this stage, I went from the Rhein-Weser Tower to the Dreiherrenstein.

There's a trekking spot there, beautifully situated on the plateau and not far from a shelter directly at the Dreiherrenstein. The view is stunning, despite the large area of clear-cutting, as flora and fauna have now reclaimed this …

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